Lyrics
Lost cat in Arthur Street, black and white
Describing a lost cat in Arthur Street, black and white.
If you go, I'll come without a fight
Expressing a willingness to follow without resistance if the other person leaves.
I'm sick of hearing damning words
Expressing frustration with hurtful words being constantly heard.
Of you come cursing through my head
Dealing with intrusive thoughts and negative memories about the person.
And I'm too proud to sit here,
Refusing to passively endure the situation, despite pride.
Chasing time, wasting things we shared,
Reflecting on time spent and shared experiences, questioning their value.
Or thought we had.
Expressing doubt about the authenticity of the shared experiences.
You said, I'm you digging a home
Recalling a statement from the other person about creating a home together.
Truth is, you left a long time ago
Revealing the reality of the other person having left a long time ago.
But you can turn it on and play the innocent, Though you've been caught.
Accusing the person of pretending innocence despite being caught.
And I'm too proud to sit here,
Refusing to falsely claim that everything is as it used to be.
Saying everything is how it was.
Asserting a strong conviction about the current situation.
Never been this sure.
Expressing unprecedented certainty about the circumstances.
Take it from where you want to grow,
Encouraging the other person to take charge of their own growth.
There's always tomorrow.
Emphasizing the existence of future opportunities.
I'd rather have you smile than have you fall,
Preferring the other person's happiness over their failure, regardless of location.
No matter where you go.
Expressing a desire for the other person's well-being wherever they go.
Ten men in trial of love succeed
Referring to ten individuals succeeding in the trial of love.
All those in Arthur Street will walk free.
Suggesting freedom for those in Arthur Street after the trial.
And you can turn it on and play
Reiterating the theme of pretending and playing roles.
At anything you ever wanted to.
Granting permission to pursue anything desired.
Cause you're not dull and I'm not strong
Acknowledging the person's uniqueness and admitting personal vulnerability.
Enough to carry on wondering
Expressing uncertainty about how to continue the relationship.
How we're gonna see this through.
Pondering the future and the challenges of navigating the relationship.
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