Shack out Back
Heart's Shackles: Yearning in the Shadows
Lyrics
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
I feel weary of residing in the neglected place within your emotions
You don't want me around, then you don't like to be apart
You neither desire my presence nor enjoy being distant
You won't let me in, you won't let me go
You refuse to allow me in but also won't release me
Now I'm out here poundin' on your big front door
Now I'm outside, persistently knocking on your prominent entrance
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
I'm fatigued from existing in the neglected place within your emotions
She left you in the dirt so long ago
Refers to someone who left the person being addressed a long time ago
That cute little rich girl with the right shade of hair
Describing a previous romantic interest who seemed perfect
She was the one who could take you to the top
Indicating that the person addressed believed their ex-partner could lead them to success
I guess what you saw wasn't really there
Implying that the perception of the ex-partner's attributes was not accurate
You told me once I was your real love
Recollection of being told they were cherished
And all you wanted was just a little fun
The person addressed wanted a casual relationship
And if I'd bide my time for just a little while
Encouraged patience, promising a return after fulfilling desires
You'd be back in my arms, soon as you were done, but now
Now realizing the promise was insincere
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
Reiterating weariness from residing in the neglected place within their emotions
You don't want me around, then you don't like to be apart
Reinforcing the rejection and discomfort of distance
You won't let me in, you won't let me go
Continued denial of entry or freedom to depart
Now I'm out here poundin' on your big front door
The person is now seeking attention forcefully at the significant entryway
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
Expressing exhaustion from residing in the neglected place within their emotions
Your friends got the money, cars and lots of class (ya gotta get it somewhere)
Observation about the wealthy and sophisticated circle of acquaintances
Clever conversation, you gotta stay primed for that (that's such hard work, baby)
Highlighting the effort required to engage in intelligent conversation
You come round after they're all done with you (it don't take too long)
Reference to being visited after others have finished with the person addressed
When the sexy girls sashay on to someone new (ain't that a shame)
Noting the quick change of romantic interests when others catch attention
I been sittin' out here with your boat and the cast-off chairs
Mentioning taking care of possessions while waiting for acceptance
Keepin' the heat on and your fridge full of beer
Supporting and providing comfort even if not fully embraced
But if your palace ain't for me, my simple love ain't for you
Recognizing incompatibility between simple love and the grandeur desired
And I'll catch the next bus right out of here, because
Deciding to leave if the place isn't meant for simple affection
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
Expressing fatigue from dwelling in the neglected place within their emotions
You don't want me around, then you don't like to be apart
Reiterating the aversion to the person's presence and discomfort with distance
You won't let me in, you won't let me go
Continued denial of access or freedom to depart
Now I'm out here poundin' on your big front door
Continued forceful attempt to gain attention at the prominent entryway
I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart
Expressing exhaustion from residing in the neglected place within their emotions
Yeah, I'm tired of livin' in the shack out back
Reiterating weariness of residing in the neglected place
Better watch out, cause my bags are packed
Warning of imminent departure due to being tired of the situation
Tired of livin' in the shack out back of your heart, yeah (Bye bye, baby)
Final expression of exhaustion from residing in the neglected place within their emotions and bidding farewell
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