After the Show
Falling for Shadows: A Tale of Unrequited Longing
Lyrics
I used to love you now I just need space
Desire for personal space after a shift in feelings from love to needing distance
I'm out of my mind
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or irrational
Cuz I'm still hoping you'll invite me to stay
Hoping to be included or invited to stay despite the need for space
Cuz then you give me that smile and touch and I forget
Getting lost in positive gestures, forgetting reasons to leave
Everything, it's too much, you know I can't remember to leave you
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, unable to detach despite knowing it's too much
You've got those trademark eyes you know I can't resist
Unable to resist the allure of someone's captivating eyes
I can't fly until you are content
Feeling restrained or unable to move forward until the other person is satisfied
Too lost in the blue
Feeling lost or confused in emotions (symbolized by "blue")
Cuz oh, I am falling but you'll never know
Experiencing feelings of falling for someone, but they are unaware
Cuz your future's calling so just go
Suggesting the person should pursue their own future, separate from the singer
Drag me through the dirt and I'll follow
Willingness to endure hardship or follow despite difficulties
I'll still be there applauding after the show
Commitment to supporting or being there for someone even after difficulties
Wish I could hate you but I just hate me
Struggling with self-blame and inability to direct hate toward the other person
Ignoring the signs that say together isn't where we should be
Ignoring signs that the relationship isn't right or healthy
Cuz when you say my name slow everything changes
Feeling deeply affected when the other person says the singer's name slowly
I am all yours, each time is the same
Feeling completely devoted or owned by the other person whenever they are together
The sparks fly, and I'm dying
Intense emotions or chemistry leading to a feeling of being overwhelmed
But then the sun comes up and you are not with me
Feeling the absence of the other person after a passionate moment
This ain't love, no this ain't meant to be
Realization that the relationship isn't love and isn't meant to be
Why am I still trying?
Questioning why efforts persist despite knowing it's not right
Cuz oh, I am falling but you'll never know
Experiencing feelings for someone who remains oblivious to them
Cuz your future's calling so just go
Encouraging the person to pursue their own future path
Drag me through the dirt and I'll follow
Willingness to follow despite being treated poorly
I'll still be there applauding after the show
Commitment to supporting or being there for someone after difficulties, even clapping for them after a performance or metaphorical "show"
And I'll be there in the crowd just playin' your little game
Being present in the crowd, participating in the person's life or game
They're screaming so loud so of course I'll do the same
Responding to external pressure or expectations by mimicking others' actions
I know that this ain't right
Recognizing that the situation isn't morally right or acceptable
But I'll just hold on for one more night
Holding on for another night despite knowing it's not right
Cuz oh, I am falling but you'll never know
Feeling deeply for someone who remains unaware of those feelings
Cuz your future's calling so just go
Encouraging the person to pursue their own future path
Drag me through the dirt and I'll follow
Willingness to follow despite being treated poorly
I'll still be there applauding after the show
Commitment to supporting or being there for someone after difficulties, even clapping for them after a performance or metaphorical "show"
I'll probably still be there clappin' for you
Commitment to supporting or being there for someone even after difficulties, clapping for them after a performance or metaphorical "show"
After the show
Being present or supportive after a performance or metaphorical "show" ends
After the show
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