Lyrics
The cafe on the avenue
The setting is a café located on the avenue.
We shared a seat for two for the first time
The narrator and Shelly shared a seat for the first time.
And inspite of all our chemistry
Despite a strong connection (chemistry), there's confusion or uncertainty.
You left me in a mystery
Shelly left the narrator in a state of mystery or puzzlement.
And i dont know why
The narrator expresses not understanding why Shelly left.
So,Shelly won't you call
A plea for Shelly to call is made.
Shelly won't you call
Repetition of the plea for Shelly to call.
Shelly won't you call
Continued plea for Shelly to call.
When you get home
Specifically asking Shelly to call when she gets home.
I hoped that i would hear from you
The narrator hoped to hear from Shelly regularly.
At least every week or two
Expressing the expectation of communication at least every week or two.
Its been awhile
It has been a while since the last contact.
And baby it hurts to know
The narrator is in emotional pain due to the lack of communication.
Sometimes you got to let it go
Sometimes, it's necessary to let go when love has run its course.
When love runs out of time
Acknowledging that love can have a limited timeframe.
Its been such a long time since my phone quit ringing
It has been a long time since the narrator's phone last rang.
Guess i gotta let you go
Acceptance that it's time to let go of Shelly.
Cause your sailing your ship and baby im sinking
Using metaphors of ships, implying Shelly is moving forward while the narrator feels stuck or sinking.
And i dont want to sink no more
Expressing the desire not to experience further emotional decline.
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