Let's Keep It That Way
Desire's Delicate Dance: Let's Keep It That Way
Lyrics
There's no need to lie
Expressing the importance of honesty and truthfulness.
Without me half trying, I could love you
Indicating the ease with which love can be felt without much effort.
It shows in your eyes
Observing that the emotions are evident in the other person's eyes.
That you feel the same way I do
Confirming a mutual feeling between the speaker and the other person.
But wherever I go, my conscience goes
Acknowledging the presence of a moral compass that accompanies the speaker.
What more can I say
Expressing a limitation in words to convey the depth of emotions.
It's only desire, not yet a fire
Distinguishing between a mere desire and a fully developed romantic involvement.
Let's keep it that way
Suggesting to maintain the current state of desire without escalating it into a committed relationship.
'Cause I don't want to have to tell him a lie
Expressing a reluctance to deceive someone else, likely a current partner.
When I get back home
Anticipating the return home and the need to uphold honesty.
'Cause it would tear apart his fairy tale world
Highlighting the potential harm to someone's idealized perception if betrayed.
If I did him wrong
Recognizing the negative impact on the speaker as well if dishonesty occurs.
And lying to him would hurt me more
Stating that lying to the current partner would be emotionally painful for the speaker.
Than leaving you this way
Comparing the difficulty of leaving the current partner with the emotional pain of dishonesty.
So before we forget, we're not cheaters yet
Affirming a commitment to fidelity and avoiding cheating.
Let's keep it that way
Reiterating the desire to maintain the current state and not cross into infidelity.
Let's finish this wine
Suggesting the conclusion of a moment, perhaps symbolized by finishing a glass of wine.
'Cause I'm not thinking too clearly tonight
Explaining the clouded judgment due to the influence of alcohol.
And the touch of your hand
Describing the physical connection that complicates moral decision-making.
Makes it so hard for me to tell wrong from right
Expressing the difficulty in distinguishing right from wrong in the current situation.
He waits at home and he's there alone
Highlighting the partner waiting at home, emphasizing the commitment being jeopardized.
And though I'd like to stay
Expressing a desire to stay, but recognizing the potential consequences.
Before I give in
Suggesting a pause before making a decision that might lead to infidelity.
Let's call it just friends
Proposing a platonic relationship, avoiding a romantic involvement.
And keep it that way
Reiterating the desire to maintain a friendship and not progress further romantically.
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