Lyrics
I never courted suffering
Expressing a lack of actively seeking hardship or pain
Never valued paid
Never prioritizing things that come with a monetary value
I'm not cruel, or a fool
Asserting not being unkind or foolish
Just not used to it
Not accustomed to certain experiences
And now our fingers stay where
Now lingering where previously rushed
Once they hurried past
Referring to a change in pace or approach to something
We've the time and the place
Having the opportunity and circumstance to adapt
Let's get used to it
Encouraging adaptation to the new situation
And never feel lonely (I don't want to)
Expressing a desire to avoid loneliness
And never stay hungry (I don't care to)
Not concerned about going hungry
You are what people say you are
Challenging the perception of oneself based on others' opinions
Whatever people say you are
Reiterating the impact of societal judgment on identity
How can you stay happy?
Pondering how one can maintain happiness despite circumstances
We never would admit
Refusing to acknowledge something openly
No, not to a man
Specifically denying acknowledgment to a certain individual
If you can't
Implying an inability to negotiate or compromise
Get what you want, get what you can
Encouraging seizing available opportunities
But you always made me feel
Feeling appreciated or valued by someone
Like I've just received
Suggesting a feeling of receiving something special
And invite
An implied invitation to a past event
To last week's Halloween
Referencing a prior occasion, possibly indicating nostalgia
And never feel lonely (I don't want to)
Expressing the desire to avoid loneliness again
And never stay hungry (I don't care to)
Not worrying about experiencing hunger
You are what people say you are
Reemphasizing the impact of societal judgment on identity
Whatever people say you are
Continuing to address the influence of others' opinions on self-perception
How can you stay happy?
Persisting with the inquiry into sustaining happiness despite external perceptions
If I'm wrong I will take it all back
Offering to retract a statement if proven wrong
If you ask
Conditionally ready to accept the consequences
It's the price of good fortune I ask
Asking for something in exchange for good fortune
If I can, if I can
Contingent upon the ability to fulfill a request
And never feel lonely (I don't want to)
Reiterating the desire to avoid loneliness
And never stay hungry (I don't care to)
Continuing the lack of concern about going hungry
You are what people say you are
Repeated emphasis on the impact of societal judgment on identity
Whatever people say you are
Repeating the theme of self-perception influenced by others
How can you stay happy?
Continuing to question how to maintain happiness despite external opinions
Oh, and never feel lonely (I don't want to)
Once again expressing a desire to avoid loneliness
And never stay hungry (I don't care to)
Consistently not bothered about going hungry
You are what people say you are
Reiterating the impact of societal judgment on defining identity
Whatever people say you are
Restating the idea that others' opinions shape one's identity
How can you stay happy?, Stay happy?
Continuing to question the ability to remain happy despite external influence
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