Lyrics
Oh how I wish that I could just lie to myself
Expressing a desire to deceive oneself, possibly to avoid facing a difficult truth or situation.
No cards have been played and no cards have been dealt
Highlighting a lack of actions or decisions taken, suggesting a stagnant or unresolved situation.
Convince myself nothing is here, they're nothing to fret
Attempting self-persuasion that there is nothing significant to worry about, downplaying concerns.
Cause you leave me out here in the cold, Everette
Feeling abandoned and exposed to hardship by someone named Everette.
And if you want
Offering a chance for reconciliation or a fresh start.
To try me again
Encouraging the idea of giving the relationship another try.
I'll be out my door for a while
Expressing a willingness to step outside one's comfort zone or current situation.
Cause I can't wait, my whole life
Implying a sense of urgency, unwilling to wait indefinitely.
I can't be sure if I'll ever pay my debt
Uncertainty about the ability to fulfill a financial or emotional obligation.
You can't be sure what they say behind your back
Acknowledging the uncertainty of others' opinions spoken behind one's back.
They say you're too slow for holding off a bet
Referring to criticism of being too cautious or slow in taking risks.
And so they call you Forever Everette
Being labeled as "Forever Everette" due to enduring traits or behaviors.
And if you want
Reiterating the openness to giving the relationship another chance.
To try me again
Inviting a repeated attempt at reconciliation.
I'll be out my door for a while
Reiterating the willingness to step away temporarily for the sake of the relationship.
Cause I can't wait
Stressing the urgency of not being able to wait indefinitely.
How do you shoot those arrows off your tongue
Questioning the use of hurtful words or criticisms directed towards the speaker.
Why would you let the hate get in your lungs
Expressing confusion about allowing negativity to affect one's well-being.
Why would you aim at me
Raising a rhetorical question about being targeted or harmed.
Gaming and trading my heart
Describing the emotional toll of engaging in games and risking vulnerability.
for a bigger defeat
Sacrificing personal well-being for a significant loss or setback.
Give it all up for your place at a better seat
Giving up everything for a perceived improvement in social status or position.
You have to protect the side of you that made this bet
Emphasizing the need to protect the part of oneself that made a significant commitment or choice.
But what about the other side of you Everette?
Prompting reflection on the unexplored or neglected aspects of Everette's personality.
What about the other side of you Everette?
Repeating the question about the undiscovered side of Everette, emphasizing its importance.
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