Lyrics
I, I'm so afraid
The speaker expresses fear.
Of what I can't feel
Fear of emotions or sensations that are not experienced.
and I, I'm so afraid
Reiteration of fear, possibly related to actions or decisions.
Of what I won't do
Fear of missed opportunities or things left undone.
Leave when I'm told
Compliance with instructions to depart when instructed.
To collect my dry bones
A metaphorical reference to the fragility or vulnerability of the speaker.
All I ever wanted was to be
The speaker's primary desire is revealed.
On your good side
The ultimate goal is to be on someone's favorable side.
I, I'll be okay
Despite challenges, the speaker anticipates being fine.
Unfortunately
An acknowledgment of an unfortunate circumstance or reality.
And I, I'll know what to say
Confidence in knowing what to communicate, possibly in difficult situations.
When we're asleep
Reference to communication during vulnerable or intimate moments (asleep).
So I leave when I'm told
Reiteration of compliance with leaving as instructed.
To collect my dry bones
Reiteration of the vulnerability metaphor.
All I ever wanted was to be
Reiteration of the speaker's primary desire for approval.
On your good side
Reiteration of the ultimate goal to be on someone's favorable side.
Your good side
Final reaffirmation of the speaker's aspiration.
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