Bye Bye, Teddy
Echoes of Love and Resilience: Bye Bye, Teddy by Alex Pester
Lyrics
No helping hand
No assistance or support available
Gravel caught in my palm
Feeling discomfort or pain, symbolized by gravel in the palm
No back-up plan
Lacking a backup or alternative plan
No-one sounds the alarms
No one is signaling warnings or alarms
But you love me
Despite challenges, there is love
Yeah you love me
Reaffirming the presence of love
Say you love me
Explicitly stating the expression of love
High above me
Love is depicted as being above, possibly superior or uplifting
Cars on the curb
Cars parked at the edge of the road
Slalom through
Navigating obstacles or challenges skillfully
Kick the dirt
Expressing frustration or discontent by kicking dirt
Mum's potting plants
A maternal figure engaged in gardening
Say the wounds never hurt
Claiming emotional wounds don't cause pain
And you love me
Love persists despite emotional scars
Say you love me
Reiterating the desire for love
And you trust me
Trust is emphasized as a key element in the relationship
And you love me
Love and respect coexist
You respect me
Emphasizing the importance of mutual respect
Won't reject me
Desire for acceptance and fear of rejection
If I be me
Questioning one's authenticity
Will you see me
Asking if one's true self is visible
Can you feel me
Seeking confirmation of emotional connection
Do you know me
Asking for recognition and understanding
Can you show me
Requesting a demonstration of familiarity
Cos I'm happy
Expressing happiness or contentment
And you love me
Love is tied to the speaker's happiness
And you haunt me
Love is portrayed as haunting or lingering
You respect me
Reiterating the importance of respect in the relationship
And I'm happy
Affirming personal happiness
That you love me
Gratitude for the presence of love
And you see me
Confirmation of being seen and acknowledged
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