Scarlet
Scarlet Whispers: Unraveling the Enigma of a Serious Boy's Laughter
Lyrics
For such a serious boy
Observation of a seemingly serious boy who laughs frequently.
You sure do laugh a lot
Noting the contrast between the boy's serious demeanor and his laughter.
I said that must be the jet lag
Attributing the laughter to jet lag, possibly explaining the unusual behavior.
I swear I'm usually hot
Asserting that the usual state is different, typically being confident or attractive.
Strong and silent type
Describing the boy as the strong and silent type.
Strong and silent type
Reiteration emphasizing the boy's strong and silent nature.
You told me yellow's your color
Boy's preference for the color yellow and its frequent use in attire.
That you wear it everyday
Consistent wearing of yellow, prompting curiosity about potential weariness.
I wonder will you ever get tired
Questioning whether the boy will tire of his consistent habits.
Of that same old note you play
Expressing concern about the repetition of the boy's behavior or actions.
I told you I'm not one to break the rules
Personal statement of adherence to rules.
You said I'm scarlet for ye if that's your way of being cool
Boy's perception that breaking rules is akin to being "scarlet" (possibly daring or rebellious).
But i say
Contrasting the boy's perception with the speaker's viewpoint.
Never try never fail
Philosophy of avoiding attempts to avoid failure by not trying.
Up and down and back and forth
Indicating an aversion to extremes, preferring balance and stability.
I'm much too smart to do my worst
Asserting intelligence as a reason for not engaging in negative actions.
You're not just another girl in a song
Recognition of someone's uniqueness beyond a stereotypical portrayal.
Couldn't we keep up with the decorum
Questioning the ability to maintain proper behavior or etiquette.
Love you'll never be my Nora
Rejecting the idea of someone becoming an idealized figure named "Nora" in their life.
I'd like to hear you say you were wrong
Desiring acknowledgment or admission of being wrong from the boy.
Do you remember
Prompting recollection of a past conversation or event.
When you said
Referencing a specific statement made by the boy.
That it would make your dreams come true
Boy's belief that being someone's inspiration fulfills dreams.
Just to be somebody's muse
Personal acknowledgment of remembering the significance of being a muse.
Because i do
Comparison between intimate messages and a disagreement, pondering the correct use of "scarlet."
The sexts were better than the fight
Reflection on past intimate communication being more positive than a conflict.
I'm still not sure I'm using scarlet right
Uncertainty about applying the term "scarlet" correctly.
You're not just another girl in a song
Reiteration of acknowledging uniqueness beyond stereotypes.
One kiss over an empty ashtray
Recollection of a specific moment involving a kiss and an empty ashtray.
One muffled voice note saying my name
Remembering a voice message mentioning the speaker's name.
I'd like to hear you say you were wrong
Desiring acknowledgment or admission of being wrong from the boy, reiterated.
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