Lyrics
Holdin' me back
Feeling restrained or hindered
Gravity's holdin' me back
The force of gravity acting as a hindrance
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Desire for connection, asking for an open hand
Why don't we leave it at that?
Suggesting conclusion or resolution
Nothin' to say
Lack of words or communication
When everything gets in the way
Obstacles interfering with everything
Seems you cannot be replaced
Unique and irreplaceable presence
And I'm the one who will stay, oh
Commitment to stay despite challenges
In this world, it's just us
A world where only the two individuals matter
You know it's not the same as it was
Acknowledging a changed reality from the past
In this world, it's just us
Emphasizing the exclusivity of their connection
You know it's not the same as it was
Highlighting the transformation of their relationship
As it was, as it was
Repetition for emphasis on the altered state
You know it's not the same
Reiteration of the changed nature of their bond
Answer the phone
Prompt to answer a call, possibly from a concerned friend
"Harry, you're no good alone
Reference to someone named Harry and concerns about solitude
Why are you sittin' at home on the floor?
Questioning the choice of staying alone at home
What kind of pills are you on?"
Inquiry about medication or emotional state
Ringin' the bell
Attempting to seek assistance through a bell
And nobody's comin' to help
No response or help despite reaching out
Your daddy lives by himself
Reference to a father concerned about well-being
He just wants to know that you're well, oh
Father's simple wish for assurance of Harry's well-being
In this world, it's just us
Reiteration of the exclusive world of the two
You know it's not the same as it was
Highlighting the continued change in their relationship
In this world, it's just us
Emphasizing the altered nature of their shared reality
You know it's not the same as it was
Repeating the acknowledgment of transformation
As it was, as it was
Reiteration of the changed state of their connection
You know it's not the same
Reaffirmation of the transformed nature of their bond
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
Suggesting a return home and the fast-paced digital world
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Reluctance to discuss or revisit the past
Leave America, two kids follow her
Consideration of leaving one's current place for a change
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first
Aversion to discussing who initiated a change or breakup
As it was
Reiteration of the altered state of their connection
You know it's not the same as it was
Confirmation of the changed nature of their relationship
As it was, as it was
Repetition for emphasis on the transformed state
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