Lyrics
She's a schemer and she makes me mad
Expressing frustration with the woman described as a schemer, causing irritation.
But I love her a lot those lonely nights
Despite the frustrations, the speaker loves her deeply during lonely nights.
I was in a big room playing my things
Recalling a moment in a large room, playing music, perhaps reflecting on the past.
Oh, I wish she were here she can be so kind
Expressing a longing for the woman's presence, acknowledging her kindness.
When she's not trying to hide
Acknowledging that the woman tends to hide but can be kind when not doing so.
She tries not to love me but she knows she can
Despite her attempts not to love, she knows deep down that she can love the speaker.
And why don't you come on back from way out west?
Inviting the woman to come back from "way out west," a symbolic place, suggesting distance.
And love me, we can work out the rest
Expressing a desire for reconciliation and the belief that they can resolve their issues through love.
And why don't you come on back from way out west?
Repetition of the invitation, reinforcing the longing for her return and resolution through love.
And love me, we can work out the rest
Reiteration of the idea that love can help them work through their challenges.
She thinks she's a mystery to all
Describing the woman's self-perception as a mystery to others.
But I know what's behind those eyes
Contrasting the woman's perceived mystery with the speaker's deeper understanding of her.
Sometimes I think she'll make me forget
Anticipating that the woman might make the speaker forget important things.
What I need most to remember
Highlighting the speaker's concern about forgetting essential aspects of life.
And then I'll slip on back
Expressing a willingness to return to a previous state, even if others suggest it's not better.
Even if they say it's better
Suggesting a readiness to embrace the past, regardless of external opinions.
And why don't you come on back from way out west?
Repetition of the invitation, reiterating the desire for the woman to return from a distant place.
And love me, we can work out the rest
Reaffirming the belief that love can be the solution to their challenges, inviting her to return.
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