Don't Leave the Light On, Baby
Honesty in Dusk: Belle and Sebastian's Reflection on Love
Lyrics
It's been a bloody stupid day
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the events of the day.
My baby called me up to say
Receiving a call from the speaker's romantic partner.
Don't call me love, don't call me
Partner requests not to be called "love."
It's not all she said
Suggesting there's more to the conversation, but details are not disclosed.
I truly love her but I know
Admitting genuine love for the partner but recognizing being a negative influence.
I'm bad for her, I'm bad and so
Acknowledging personal flaws and the potential harm to the partner.
At least she may forgive me for my honesty
Expressing hope for forgiveness due to honesty.
My friend came back from being abroad
Describing a friend's return from overseas, highlighting wealth discrepancy.
He was rich and I was overawed
Feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by the friend's wealth.
His ship came in
Noting the friend's success with the arrival of their ship.
I'm standing on the harbour wall
The speaker is at the harbor, possibly contemplating life choices.
Another friend, the one I love
Referencing another friend whom the speaker loves.
Turns to me "Have you seen enough?"
The loved friend questions if the speaker has seen enough.
"Let's hang about
Suggesting staying for a beautiful moment, like a sunset.
There's nothing like a sunset"
Emphasizing the beauty of sunsets, possibly as a metaphor for positive experiences.
It's been a bloody stupid day
Reiterating the challenging nature of the day.
Don't leave the light on baby
A plea not to keep a light on, implying the speaker won't be returning soon.
My baby called me up to say
Receiving a message from the baby again, reinforcing the request to turn off the light.
Don't leave the light on baby
Expressing uncertainty about future meetings ("I'll see you sometime maybe").
I'll see you sometime maybe
Repeating the plea not to leave the light on.
Don't leave the light on baby
Reiterating uncertainty and potential absence.
It finally dawned on me tonight
The speaker realizes the need to accept a difficult situation without resistance.
Best to go down without a fight
Choosing to face challenges without a fight, accepting the inevitable.
I know you will forgive me for my honesty
Anticipating forgiveness from the partner for choosing honesty.
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