I've Got a Knife
Unsheathed Emotions: Anne Freeman's Poignant Tale of Independence
Lyrics
Yeah, well I got a knife
Expressing possession of a knife.
You should know
Addressing the listener, emphasizing awareness of the knife.
It's in my pocket
Stating the knife is in the speaker's pocket.
I keep it close
Highlighting the proximity of the knife to the speaker.
When I'm acting crazy
Describing a state of erratic behavior.
You seem just fine
Noting the listener's apparent normalcy in contrast.
So don't be shady
Advising against suspicious behavior.
And leave me behind
Warning against abandonment or betrayal.
Take it out take it in
Encouraging taking action or initiative.
I hold my breath, you're in my skin
Expressing a deep connection or influence.
Take a stance go for a dance
Encouraging assertiveness and confidence.
And hold my purse, cause you're the worst
Suggesting dependence on the listener despite flaws.
Yeah, well I got a knife
Reiterating the possession of a knife.
You should know
Repeating the warning to the listener.
It's in my pocket
Reiterating the knife's location.
I keep it close
Emphasizing the closeness of the knife.
Throw me over your shoulder
Describing a physical action of being carried.
Carry me to the car
Requesting physical assistance.
Couldn't be much colder
Commenting on the emotional distance of the listener.
Than you are right now
Highlighting the perceived coldness of the listener.
Take it out take it in
Repeating the call to take action or initiative.
I hold my breath, you're in my skin
Reiterating the deep connection or influence.
Take a stance go for a dance
Repeating the encouragement for assertiveness.
And hold my purse cause you're the worst
Reiterating dependence on the listener despite flaws.
I miss my independence
Expressing a desire for independence.
I want my independence
Affirming the need for independence.
There goes my independence
Expressing a loss of independence.
There goes my innocence
Connecting the loss of independence to innocence.
Yeah, well I got a knife
Reiterating the possession of a knife.
You should know
Repeating the warning to the listener.
It's in my pocket
Reiterating the knife's location.
I keep it close
Emphasizing the closeness of the knife.
Shadows on the sidewalk
Describing a perception of reassurance from external signs.
Tell me I'm alright
Seeking confirmation of well-being.
Clutch it closer cause it's talk
Valuing secrecy or discretion.
Keep it out of sight
Emphasizing the need to keep the knife hidden.
Yeah, cause I got a knife
Reiterating the possession of a knife.
Yeah, I got a knife
Affirming the possession of a knife.
I got a knife
Repeating the affirmation of possessing a knife.
I got a knife
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