Lyrics
I was lying half-awake to a silent crowd
The speaker was partially conscious, surrounded by a quiet audience.
There was lipstick on his moral high-ground
Someone with a self-righteous attitude had evidence of hypocrisy or moral failings, symbolized by lipstick.
Out of shame, she was crowned in his dressing gown
Out of embarrassment or guilt, a woman wore the man's robe or clothing.
The last gasp didn’t equal regular fouls
The final struggle or effort didn’t match the usual mistakes or errors.
All the minutes prior from when he wept inside her
Reflecting on moments before when emotional pain was hidden during intimacy.
The post-disdain he couldn’t foresee
After the disdain or contempt, there were consequences he didn't anticipate.
For the reckless rugged lust had soon but left him
The passionate and wild desire left him quickly.
To a scream that he could not speak
Resulting in a scream he couldn’t articulate or express.
Oh Rhianna
A direct mention or plea to Rhianna, possibly symbolic or representing a specific person.
Blacker than blue, spoken dreams come though
Contrasting emotions, with darkness overpowering positive aspirations or hopes.
Grazed by a sudden truth
Abruptly confronted by a significant truth or reality.
The same serpent bit on the tail that coils
Experiencing consequences of one's actions or decisions.
Between the legs of regret and proof
Caught between remorse and evidence confirming mistakes.
Drowning, gasping, pulling up for air
Struggling and suffocating while trying to survive or escape.
The covers that entwine make you choke
The entangled covers causing difficulty in breathing.
For the bed’s ready-made, but the girl who lies there
The physical space is prepared, but the emotional connection is absent.
Is the pillow forced above your throat
Feeling smothered or oppressed by the situation.
Oh Rhianna
A repeated plea or call to Rhianna, suggesting a desperate or unresolved situation.
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