when the party's over

Emotional Farewell: Unveiling the Bittersweet Depths of 'when the party's over'
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Lyrics

Don't you know I'm no good for you?

Expresses an awareness that the speaker is not a suitable or beneficial match for the listener.

I've learned to lose you, can't afford to

Implies a realization of the inevitability of losing the listener and the inability to bear that loss.

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'

Metaphorically describes taking action to prevent harm to the listener, using the image of tearing one's shirt to stop bleeding, suggesting efforts to protect or save the listener.

But nothin' ever stops you leavin'

Despite efforts, nothing prevents the listener from leaving; indicates a sense of helplessness in stopping the departure.


Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own

Describes a quiet atmosphere upon the speaker's return home, emphasizing solitude and a sense of loneliness.

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Suggests a potential falsehood or facade in expressing contentment or satisfaction with the situation.

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Reiterates the potential for deception or pretense in accepting the circumstances.


Don't you know too much already?

Questions the listener's awareness of potentially harmful information or details.

I'll only hurt you if you let me

Warns about causing pain to the listener if given the opportunity.

Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back)

Suggests a desire for proximity while acknowledging a need for emotional distance by labeling the relationship as "friendship."

And I'll call you when the party's over

Commits to communication only after a certain event or circumstance has passed, indicating delayed interaction or closure.


Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own

Reiterates the quietness and solitude experienced upon returning home.

And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Repeats the potential for dishonesty or pretense in accepting the situation as satisfying.

Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Reiterates the potential for deception or pretense in accepting the circumstances.


But nothing is better sometimes

Expresses the idea that sometimes, having nothing is preferable or more suitable.

Once we've both said our goodbyes

Implies that closure or conclusion is beneficial after both parties have parted ways.

Let's just let it go

Suggests a willingness to release and move on from the relationship or situation.

Let me let you go

Expresses a desire to allow the listener to depart or move on.


Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own

Reiterates the quiet and solitary nature of returning home.

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Repeats the potential for dishonesty or pretense in accepting the situation as satisfying.

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Reiterates the potential for deception or pretense in accepting the circumstances.

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