Lyrics
Don't raise your voice
Advocating for a calm communication approach, avoiding raising one's voice.
The yelling stops if we have no choice
Suggesting that arguments cease when there's no alternative.
We're using borrowed time
Highlighting the precarious nature of their relationship, existing on borrowed time.
When no one's talking this feels just fine
Expressing contentment in silence when there's no communication.
It's not ideal
Acknowledging that the situation is not perfect.
But this is better than the fighting feels
Claiming that the current state, even without communication, is preferable to fighting.
I don't wanna hurt facing our issues
Reluctance to confront and deal with relationship issues.
Stings so much worse nobody cares
Describing the pain of facing problems, suggesting that indifference hurts less.
If we sit and stare at pictures of
Indicating a reluctance to confront reality by avoiding discussions and focusing on past memories.
A time we loved
Reflecting on a time when the love between them existed.
But now that love ain't there
Admitting that the love from the past is no longer present.
So blow me a kiss the hurt won't exist
Seeking comfort in illusions and pretending that everything is fine.
We can pretend it's not the end
Choosing to live in denial, symbolized by blowing a kiss to avoid acknowledging the end of the relationship.
'Cause ignorance is bliss
Summarizing the theme that ignorance, or pretending not to know, brings a false sense of happiness.
Maybe it's best
Suggesting that letting the love fade away without conflict might be the best course of action.
To let this love die without the stress
Advocating for the end of the relationship without the accompanying stress of arguments and lies.
Of shouting names and lies
Highlighting the negative aspects of a relationship, such as name-calling and deceit.
Let's skip the pain and hold on tight
Encouraging avoidance of pain and holding onto the illusion of happiness.
Please hold your tongue
Requesting the partner to refrain from speaking.
Pretending to like you is so much fun
Acknowledging the artificial nature of pretending to like the partner but finding enjoyment in it.
It's fake, and I know it's wrong
Recognizing the wrongness of the pretense but justifying it to prevent hurting anyone.
But no one's hurting so play along
Emphasizing the absence of harm when everyone plays along with the facade.
Nobody cares if we sit and stare
Reiterating that nobody cares if they dwell on past memories and avoid facing the present reality.
At pictures of a time we loved
Recalling a time when their love existed but acknowledging its absence now.
But now that love ain't there
Reiterating the loss of love in the present moment.
So blow me a kiss the hurt won't exist
Continuing the theme of seeking solace in illusions to avoid the pain of reality.
We can pretend it's not the end
Encouraging the act of pretending and denying the end of the relationship.
'Cause ignorance is bliss
Repeating the idea that ignorance, or pretending, brings a false sense of bliss.
No, I won't let go just one last show
Declaring a refusal to let go, suggesting one last act for the sake of nostalgia.
For old time's sake you'll love me fake
Proposing a fake expression of love for the sake of old times.
Someday we'll lose but now I choose
Choosing to believe in the illusion despite the inevitable future loss.
To believe what I perceive
Opting to believe in one's perception, even if it leads to eventual disappointment.
Nobody cares if we sit and stare
Reiterating the theme of indifference and avoidance through dwelling on past memories.
At pictures of a time we loved
Recalling a time of love but emphasizing its absence in the present.
But now that love ain't there
Reiterating the idea of seeking comfort in illusions to escape the pain of reality.
So blow me a kiss the hurt won't exist
Encouraging the act of pretending and denying the end of the relationship.
We can pretend it's not the end
Repeating the conclusion that ignorance, or pretending, brings a false sense of bliss.
'Cause ignorance is bliss
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