Lyrics
Overjoyed
Expressing a state of being extremely happy.
If laughter's all we had
Suggesting that if laughter is the only positive aspect, then being overjoyed is the emotion being experienced.
Overjoyed
Reiterating the intense happiness or joy being felt.
There's joy in feeling sad
Highlighting the paradoxical idea that there can be joy in experiencing sadness.
Now I know
Emphasizing and reinforcing the realization of a certain knowledge or truth.
Now I know
-Now I know
-Lost the nerve
Expressing a reluctance or hesitation to engage in a conflict or argument.
To fight ya over this
Acknowledging a lost desire or courage to confront a specific issue.
And all I want
Desiring a simple and intimate connection, symbolized by a lover's kiss.
Is to taste my lover's kiss
Now I know
Repetition of the realization, underlining its significance or impact.
Now I know
-Now I know
-All the times to you I lied
Admitting to previous dishonesty or deceit in the relationship.
Of all the hurt I hold inside
Acknowledging the internal pain that has been concealed.
Release me, you release me
Expressing a desire to be freed or relieved from emotional burdens.
You release me
-You help me get it off my chest
Recognizing the supportive role of the partner in helping to express emotions.
You hold the pain and leave the rest
Acknowledging that the partner shares the pain, allowing the release of the remaining emotional burden.
Release me, you release me
Repetition of the theme of being released or freed emotionally by the partner.
You release me, oh
-Darlin' you release me
Affectionate acknowledgment of the partner's role in emotional release.
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