You Don't Feel the Same
Unraveling Love's Echo: Carly Simon's Emotional Odyssey
Lyrics
Honey, I don't want you to see me this way
Honey, the speaker doesn't want the listener to witness their current emotional state.
So out of control
The speaker feels emotionally overwhelmed and lacks control.
So carried away
They have been carried away by their emotions.
'Cause you don't feel the same
The listener's feelings towards the speaker have changed.
And I remember times when I was your storm
Recollection of a time when the speaker was a force in the listener's life.
I blew hot and cold
The speaker had unpredictable moods, both intense and indifferent.
And you were so warm
The listener used to provide warmth, but that has changed.
But, now you don't feel the same
The listener's feelings have shifted, and they no longer feel the same.
I remember when you were looking up at me
Recollection of a time when the listener admired and looked up to the speaker.
Like I was the only one
The listener viewed the speaker as the most important person.
That you'd ever want to see
The speaker was the sole focus of the listener's affection.
Honey, how can I ask you to stay
The speaker questions how they can ask the listener to stay when the listener has already emotionally distanced themselves.
When you're already gone
The listener has metaphorically left, and the speaker acknowledges this.
There's no one to blame
No one is to blame for the changed feelings, as it's a natural occurrence.
It's just that you don't feel the same
The core issue is that the listener's feelings have evolved and are no longer the same.
I touch you
The speaker attempts physical contact with the listener.
Your eyes look away
The listener avoids eye contact, indicating emotional distance.
Your hands are cold
The listener's physical touch feels cold, emphasizing emotional detachment.
The balance has changed
The emotional balance in the relationship has shifted.
And darling, you don't feel
The speaker emphasizes that the listener no longer feels the same.
Honey, you don't feel
Reiteration that the listener's emotions have changed.
No, you don't feel the same
Confirmation that the listener's feelings are no longer what they once were.
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