Favors
Secrets Unveiled: A Melodic Journey into Life's Choices
Lyrics
Please tell me, everything
The speaker is asking for complete honesty and disclosure.
That you don't want them to know and I'll keep your secrets close
The speaker promises to keep the secrets hidden until the next morning.
Until tomorrow morning comes
Anticipating the departure of the person by the morning.
And you'll be gone again
The person is expected to leave, causing the speaker to feel inadequate.
And I'll be feeling less of a man
The departure makes the speaker feel less capable or diminished in some way.
They say it looks better on paper
Despite things appearing positive in theory, reality may differ.
You know I'm just doing you a favor
The speaker claims to be helping despite potential consequences.
Said she'll probably thank me later
Expecting gratitude from the person in the future for the help offered.
And I wish I could have saved her
The speaker regrets not being able to rescue or assist the person more effectively.
Said we stand for something or stand for nothing at all
Stating the importance of standing up for something meaningful.
We'll burn it down in seconds just wait and watch
Warning of the imminent destruction or downfall.
Please take all the lessons we have learned
Asking the person to take away the knowledge gained from experiences.
Sometimes we all get burned
Recognizing that everyone faces setbacks or failures.
When we grab ahold of lighters
Metaphorically referring to mistakes or dangerous actions as "lighters."
Learning and loving how to play with fire
Learning and enjoying the risky behavior despite the potential consequences.
You know I would have loved to try it
Expressing a willingness to try risky endeavors.
They say it looks better on paper
Reiterating that things might seem good theoretically but not in reality.
You know I'm just doing you a favor
Insisting on being helpful despite potential negative outcomes.
Said she will probably thank me later
Expecting gratitude from the person at a later time.
And I wished I could have saved her
Regretting not being able to help or save the person.
Said we stand for something or stand for nothing at all
Emphasizing the importance of having meaningful beliefs or principles.
We'll burn it down in seconds just wait and watch
Forewarning of imminent destruction or collapse.
They say it looks better on paper
Reiterating the contrast between theory and reality.
You know I'm just doing you a favor
Claiming to assist despite potential negative consequences.
Said she will probably thank me later
Anticipating future gratitude from the person for the assistance.
And I wished I could have saved her
Expressing regret for not being able to offer more help or support.
Said we stand for something or stand for nothing at all
Stressing the importance of standing up for meaningful causes.
We'll burn it down in seconds just wait and watch
Forewarning of impending destruction or downfall.
We stand for something or stand for nothing at all
Reiterating the importance of having meaningful beliefs or standing for something.
Said we'll burn it down it seconds just wait and watch
Reinforcing the imminent collapse or destruction.
Comment