Lyrics
There's no point in waiting up for me
Expressing that waiting for the speaker is futile; they have a tendency to lose interest and leave within weeks.
It's just a matter of weeks until i get bored and leave
Anticipating the speaker's likelihood of becoming bored and leaving soon.
And i know i'm always coming home too late
Acknowledging a pattern of returning home late, possibly indicating a chaotic lifestyle.
Check my pulse to make sure ill be okay
Checking one's pulse metaphorically, possibly reflecting a concern for personal well-being.
I'll be okay
Reassuring that despite the late nights, the speaker will be okay.
Maybe someday something will finally get to you
Expressing hope that something will eventually impact the listener emotionally.
I'll burn down every lesson with a whole new excuse
Indicating a willingness to disregard past lessons with new excuses, possibly suggesting a cycle of mistakes.
And if it makes you happier i'll let go on you
Offering to let go if it brings happiness to the listener.
I just don't know if i'm strong enough to
Expressing uncertainty about possessing the strength to let go.
Tell me if you want me to stay
Seeking clarity on whether the listener wants the speaker to stay.
It's just like clockwork
Introducing the theme of predictability, likening events to clockwork.
All again
Reiterating the cyclical nature of events.
In time i'll be just another face
Foreseeing the speaker becoming just another forgotten face over time.
That reminds you the good ones never stay
Suggesting a realization that good things, including relationships, don't last.
Well maybe it's time to pack it up and cut this thing loose
Contemplating ending the current situation and searching for something new to hold onto.
And i'll find something else to hold onto to
Expressing a willingness to find a new anchor or source of stability.
Tell me what is next my friend
Seeking information about what comes next in the speaker's life.
I'll spend another night alone again
Reflecting on spending another night alone, possibly due to the consequences of their actions.
Always gonna take it too far
Acknowledging a tendency to take things too far in relationships.
Until i'm someone you don't want anymore
Expressing the fear of becoming someone unwanted through their actions.
I'm tired of always having people i miss
Expressing fatigue from missing people in their life.
The truth hurts but at least i'm not scared of it
Acknowledging that truth can be painful, but the speaker is unafraid of it.
Tell me if you want me to stay
Reiterating the question of whether the listener wants the speaker to stay.
It's just like clockwork
Repeating the theme of events happening predictably, like clockwork.
All again
Reiterating the cyclical nature of events.
In time i'll be just another face
Foreseeing the speaker becoming just another forgotten face over time.
That reminds you the good ones never stay
Suggesting a realization that good things, including relationships, don't last.
Well maybe it's time to pack it up and cut this thing loose
Contemplating ending the current situation and searching for something new to hold onto.
And i'll find something else to hold onto to
Expressing a willingness to find a new anchor or source of stability.
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