Lyrics
Holdin' me back
Feeling restrained or hindered.
Gravity's holdin' me back
The force of gravity symbolizes a burden or obstacle.
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Desire for connection, asking for a gesture of support.
Why don't we leave it at that?
Suggesting to end the discussion or situation as it is.
Nothin' to say
A lack of words or communication.
When everything gets in the way
Obstacles in life causing interference.
Seems you cannot be replaced
Highlighting someone's irreplaceable importance.
And I'm the one who will stay, oh-oh-oh
Commitment to staying despite challenges.
In this world, it's just us
Emphasizing a unique bond between two individuals.
You know it's not the same as it was
Acknowledging a change in the relationship or circumstances.
In this world, it's just us
Reiterating the altered nature of their world.
You know it's not the same as it was
Stressing the irreversibility of the change.
As it was, as it was
Reflecting on the past and its transformation.
You know it's not the same
Underscoring the difference from the previous state.
Answer the phone
Answering a call, possibly a friend expressing concern.
"Harry, you're no good alone
Addressing the person, expressing concern about being alone.
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
Questioning the person's isolation and mental state.
What kind of pills are you on?"
Inquiring about the person's medication or well-being.
Ringin' the bell
Attempting to seek help, possibly in distress.
And nobody's coming to help
No assistance coming despite reaching out.
Your daddy lives by himself
Reference to a father figure caring for the person.
He just wants to know that you're well, oh-oh-oh
The father's concern for the person's well-being.
In this world, it's just us
Reiteration of the changed dynamic in their world.
You know it's not the same as it was
Emphasizing the altered nature of their relationship.
In this world, it's just us
Reiterating the irreversible transformation.
You know it's not the same as it was
Highlighting the permanent shift in their connection.
As it was, as it was
Recalling the past and its unchangeable state.
You know it's not the same
Underlining the permanent difference from the past.
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
Encouragement to return home and move forward.
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Reluctance to discuss or revisit past difficulties.
Leave America, two kids follow her
Leaving a familiar place with children following.
I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first
Avoiding discussion about who takes the lead.
(Hey)
Interjection, possibly signifying a shift in tone or theme.
As it was
Reiteration of the irreversible change in the past.
You know it's not the same as it was
Emphasizing the permanent alteration in their world.
As it was, as it was
Reflecting on the unchangeable nature of the past.
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