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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Achin's meaning

Hi people!

I cannot find the meaning of the term achin' in these lyrics below:

I've been lonesome,
I've been empty
I got an achin',
Way down inside
I need someone,
(...)

This is from the song 'Turn out the light and love me tonight' from Don Williams.

Thank you!
  

Top answer

It is from the verb ache , and it means pain . It is used figuratively here, meaning an 'emotional pain'.

— Philip

  • It is from the verb ache , and it means pain .
  • It is used figuratively here, meaning an 'emotional pain'.
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It is from the verb ache, and it means pain. It is used figuratively here, meaning an 'emotional pain'.
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It's an abbreviation of the word aching.
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That's my favorite song! Don Williams is just amazing Emotion: smile
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