Cool Reaction
Yearning for Satisfaction: Decoding Carlene Carter's 'Cool Reaction'
Lyrics
Why on why do we go on this way
Questioning the continuation of a certain behavior or pattern in a relationship.
Playing games that lovers always play
Highlighting the repetitive and often deceitful nature of games played in love.
It's so sad and you're so glad
Expressing sadness in contrast to the partner's apparent happiness.
Maybe I can find a way today
Contemplating finding a solution or resolution to the relationship issues.
I try so hard to give you what you want
Putting in significant effort to fulfill the partner's desires.
But that's not good enough
Acknowledging that efforts made are not perceived as sufficient.
All I want is satisfaction
Expressing a desire for fulfillment and contentment in the relationship.
All I get's a cool reaction
Noting a dispassionate or indifferent response from the partner.
Think I'll play another game today
Considering engaging in a different approach or strategy in the relationship.
Think I'll change my face
Contemplating a change in personal demeanor or attitude.
I will be just what you want to make me
Willingness to conform to the partner's desires to gain acceptance.
But you will see me just like any other
Anticipating not being recognized for individuality, feeling generic.
I try so hard to give you what you want
Persisting in efforts to meet the partner's expectations despite challenges.
But that's not good enough
Reiterating that the efforts made are perceived as insufficient.
All I want is satisfaction
Expressing the simple desire for contentment and fulfillment in the relationship.
All I get's a cool reaction
Receiving an unresponsive or emotionally detached reaction from the partner.
Lovers look before you leap
Advising caution to lovers, suggesting careful consideration before taking risks.
Take good care to land on your feet
Emphasizing the importance of landing safely in matters of the heart.
Don't waste time with someone else's heart
Warning against wasting time and causing harm to someone else emotionally.
You know you'll always end up hurting someone
Anticipating inevitable pain and consequences when one is not careful with emotions.
Why try so hard to give him what he wants
Questioning the rationale behind exerting significant effort to fulfill the partner's desires.
When he's not good enough
Concluding that the partner is not deserving of the efforts made.
All I want is satisfaction
Expressing the fundamental desire for contentment and fulfillment in the relationship.
All I get's a cool reaction
Receiving a consistently indifferent or unenthusiastic reaction from the partner.
Comment