Come Back First
Love's Departure: Seeking Redemption in Two Red Tail Lights
Lyrics
Two red tail lights are all that I see
Observing two red tail lights as the only visible sign.
When I remember the last time you drove away from me
Recalling the last instance when the person drove away.
You drove away and you didn't come back
Not returning after driving away.
Two red tail lights fade to black
Two red tail lights disappearing into the darkness.
You been here and you been gone
Describing the person's inconsistent presence.
Then here again and so on
Highlighting the fluctuating nature of the relationship.
Sorrow and relief - I don't know which is worse
Expressing uncertainty about whether sorrow or relief is more challenging.
But if you want to leave again you gotta come back first
Stating the condition for leaving: the need to return first.
Come back first
Emphasizing the importance of coming back before leaving again.
Come back last
Suggesting a sequential order of returning before leaving.
Hey, you could just stay and save all that gas
Playfully urging the person to stay and save effort.
But I'm your love
Claiming both love and curse in the relationship.
Then I'm your curse
Acknowledging the dual nature of the connection.
So if you want to leave again you gotta come back first
Reiterating the prerequisite of returning before leaving again.
I keep looking at the kitchen door
Focusing attention on the kitchen door, anticipating a return.
And three Cheerios on the floor
Noticing three Cheerios on the floor, mundane details indicating disorder.
The clock just stopped - no, there it goes
Observing the apparent slowdown of time when waiting.
When did a second get so slow
Reflecting on the perception of time passing slowly.
All in all it's all a mess
Admitting the chaotic state of affairs.
And I'm just trying to do my best
Striving to do the best in the given situation.
You might feel sweet, you might feel hurt
Recognizing the conflicting emotions—sweetness and hurt.
But if you want to leave again you gotta come back first
Reiterating the condition for leaving: the need to come back first.
Come back first
Repeating the importance of returning first.
Come back last
Suggesting a sequence of coming back before leaving.
Hey, you could just stay and save all that gas
Playfully proposing to stay and save resources.
But I'm your love
Affirming the role as both love and curse in the relationship.
Then I'm your curse
Acknowledging the dual nature of the connection.
So if you want to leave again you gotta come back first
Emphasizing the prerequisite of returning before leaving again.
If you want to leave again you gotta come back first
Repeating the condition for leaving.
Two red tail lights are all that I see
Recalling the image of two red tail lights as a departure.
When I remember the last time you drove away from me
Reiterating the memory of the person driving away without returning.
You drove away and you didn't come back
Stating the departure without a subsequent return.
Two red tail lights fade to black
Describing the fading of the red tail lights into darkness.
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