Lyrics
Why do you grow your teeth so long,
Questioning the reasons behind someone's actions or behavior, symbolized by growing teeth.
Why wait til you've bitten yourself?
Asking why one waits until they've harmed themselves before taking action.
What do you need to wear them down?
Questioning the necessity of wearing down metaphorical "teeth," possibly related to overcoming challenges.
Who is looking out for your dental health?
Asking who is concerned about the person's well-being and choices.
What if everything that you want
Raising the possibility that desires or goals may be a distraction from what is already known or present.
Is a cover up - that's covering up
Suggesting that one's wants may be a facade, concealing something they are already aware of.
what you've already found?
Highlighting the idea of discovering or acknowledging what is already within rather than seeking external things.
Cos I got
Introducing the singer's willingness to provide what is needed.
every little thing you need
Asserting the singer's capability to fulfill the other person's needs.
So Why not
Encouraging the other person to get closer.
Slide a little closer
Inviting the other person to move in closer physically or emotionally.
Glide a little closer
Suggesting a smooth, effortless closeness.
Life runs a lifetime
Reflecting on the duration of life and the idea that it runs its course.
Romance has a half life
Noting that romance has a limited duration.
You don't have to lose me
Stating that the person doesn't have to lose the singer.
Just learn how to use me
Encouraging the person to learn how to use the singer instead.
Life lasts a lifetime
Reiterating the idea that life has a lasting impact.
Romance has a half life
Emphasizing the temporary nature of romance.
You don't have to choose me
Reassuring that the person doesn't have to make a choice about the relationship.
Just learn how to use me
Encouraging the person to understand how to make use of the relationship.
Use me.
Directly stating the theme of using the singer in the relationship.
When did we drift so far?
Questioning when the distance between them became significant.
I swear the tide was pulling us in.
Recalling a time when they were drawn together but are now drifting apart.
But now I can't see the shore.
Expressing a sense of loss and uncertainty about their current situation.
Go anywhere, but where to begin?
Encouraging movement but expressing confusion about where to start.
What are you looking for
Posing a question about what the person is searching for.
When we've got everything we'll ever need Just use a little imagination.
Suggesting that they have everything they need and only require imagination.
A little imagination...
Reiterating the importance of imagination in overcoming challenges.
Life runs a lifetime
Repeating the theme that life has a lasting impact.
But love has a half life
Noting the transient nature of love.
You don't have to lose me
Reassuring that the person doesn't have to lose the singer.
Just learn how to use me
Encouraging the person to understand how to use the relationship effectively.
Life lasts a lifetime
Restating the idea that life has a lasting impact.
Romance has a half life
Reiterating the limited duration of romance.
You don't have to choose me
Assuring the person that they don't have to make a choice.
Just learn how to use me
Encouraging the person to understand how to use the relationship effectively.
Use me.
Repeating the direct theme of using the singer in the relationship.
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