You Won't See Me
Lost Time, Tied Hands: The Unseen Pain in Bryan Ferry's 'You Won't See Me'
Lyrics
When I call you up
Expressing frustration when trying to reach someone on the phone.
Your line's engaged
Encountering a busy signal, indicating the person is occupied or avoiding the call.
I have had enough
Feeling fed up or discontent with the current situation.
So act your age
Advising the person to behave in a more mature manner.
We have lost the time
Reflecting on lost time that was challenging to find or make.
That was so hard to find
Emphasizing the difficulty in finding precious moments.
And I will lose my mind
Expressing a sense of mental distress or frustration.
If you won't see me
Stating the emotional impact of not being noticed or acknowledged.
I don't know why you
Expressing confusion about the person's desire to avoid interaction.
Should want to hide
Questioning the reason behind the person's inclination to hide.
But I can't get through
Conveying difficulty in reaching out due to external constraints.
My hands are tied
Feeling restricted or unable to act in a particular way.
I won't want to stay
Expressing a lack of desire to remain in the current state.
I don't have much to say
Acknowledging a limited ability to communicate or contribute to the conversation.
But I can't turn away
Expressing an inability to turn away from the situation or feelings.
And you won't see me
Reiterating the fear of not being seen or recognized.
Time after time
Describing a repetitive pattern of being ignored or dismissed.
You refuse to even listen
Highlighting the person's refusal to listen or pay attention.
I wouldn't mind
Indicating a willingness to accept the situation if the reason for avoidance is known.
If I knew what I was missing
Expressing uncertainty about what is being overlooked or not understood.
Though the days are few
Reflecting on a few days that feel emotionally heavy and challenging.
They're filled with tears
Describing the emotional burden of tears during the absence of the person.
And since I lost you
Conveying a sense of time dragging on since the separation.
It feels like years
Expressing the enduring pain of losing the person.
Yes, it seems so long
Noting the extended perception of time since the person departed.
Girl, since you've been gone
Expressing the difficulty of coping with the absence of the girl.
And I just can't go on
Conveying a sense of emotional struggle and an inability to move forward.
If you won't see me
Reiterating the emotional impact of not being seen or acknowledged.
You won't see me
Repeating the sentiment of not being recognized or noticed.
You won't see me
Emphasizing the continued lack of acknowledgment or visibility.
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