Guard
Unveiling Vulnerability: Ari Herstand's Guard Reveals the Dance of Trust and Heartache
Lyrics
On our very first date
Describing the setting of the first date
We dressed up like rockers from the 80s
Recalling dressing up in a retro style
Went to an awful interactive play
Referencing an unpleasant experience at a play
Took a walk up my street
Walking together on the street
I took your picture with a palm tree
Capturing a moment by taking a photo
You took my hand as we talked about our dreams
Engaging in a conversation about dreams
I guess you were playing pretend
Suspecting the other person was not sincere
While I was jumping in
Contrasting emotional commitment
I let my guard down
Expressing vulnerability by lowering defenses
Gave you my heart
Giving one's heart to the other person
Let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
Embarking on a new beginning together
I let my guard down
Reiterating vulnerability
Gave you my trust
Offering trust to the partner
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Expressing regret about the relationship's inadequacy
We talked for hours every night
Highlighting extensive conversations
When we went out to a party you were the one bringing it to life
Commending the partner's social skills
I became your biggest fan
Becoming a supportive admirer
I could see your vision
Understanding and appreciating the partner's vision
All that you believed in
Recognizing shared beliefs and values
We started making plans
Initiating future plans together
I guess you were playing pretend
Repeating the theme of insincerity
While I was jumping in
Reiterating the emotional contrast
I let my guard down
Expressing vulnerability again
Gave you my heart
Reaffirming commitment and trust
Let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
Emphasizing a new beginning
I let my guard down
Repeating the theme of misplaced trust
Gave you my trust
Reiterating regret over the relationship
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Reflecting on the insufficient nature of the relationship
You spent the night
Recalling a night of intimacy
Giving me love looking into my eyes
Describing a moment of emotional connection
I misread your signs
Misinterpreting signals from the partner
I thought we were starting up while you were shutting down
Realizing a disconnect in emotions
I let my guard down
Repeating the theme of vulnerability
Gave you my heart
Reaffirming commitment despite challenges
Let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
Emphasizing the pursuit of a fresh start
I let my guard down
Repeating the theme of misplaced trust
Gave you my trust
Reiterating regret over the relationship
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Reflecting on the inadequacy of the relationship
I let my guard down
Repeating vulnerability
Gave you my heart
Reaffirming commitment and trust
Let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
Emphasizing the pursuit of a fresh start
I let my guard down
Repeating the theme of misplaced trust
Gave you my trust
Reiterating regret over the relationship
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Expressing a wish for foresight about the relationship's outcome
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Repeating the wish for awareness about the relationship's limits
I just wish we could've known it wouldn't be enough
Reiterating the desire for awareness about the relationship's limits
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