Persian Rug
Late Reflections: Emotions Unveiled on a Persian Rug
Lyrics
Sit and wait, lay down on my Persian rug
Suggests a setting where someone is waiting and lying on a Persian rug.
What a state you look; I don't want to say it
Expresses concern about the person's appearance without explicitly stating it.
But I told you so, yes I told you so
Reiterates a prior warning or prediction given to the person.
We can wait, lay down on my Persian rug
Repeats the invitation to wait on the Persian rug, indicating a willingness to help.
You can stay the night; I just want to help you
Offers the person to stay the night with an intention to assist.
But I told you so, yes I told you so
Reaffirms the previous warning or advice.
And I know it's annoying, I know it's a pain
Acknowledges that the situation may be bothersome or irritating.
But why did you come here a little too late
Questions the person's timing, asking why they arrived a little too late.
I know it's unrequited, I know it couldn't change
Recognizes that the feelings may not be reciprocated and are unlikely to change.
But boy could it be different if you felt the same
Suggests a hypothetical scenario where mutual feelings could make a difference.
This time we've swapped places on my Persian rug
Describes a change in positions on the Persian rug, possibly indicating a shift in emotions.
But you're not thinking of me while I'm thinking of us
Notes that the person is not reciprocating thoughts while the speaker is contemplating the relationship.
On my Persian rug, on my Persian rug, on my Persian rug
Repeats the mention of the Persian rug, emphasizing its significance in the context.
A little too late
Conveys a sense of regret or missed opportunity, describing the situation as "a little too late."
Life can wait, lay down on my Persian rug
Suggests that life can wait while encouraging the person to relax on the Persian rug.
Let's just fade away; let's dissect your feelings
Proposes fading away and analyzing the person's feelings.
But I told you so, yes I told you so
Reiterates the previous warning or advice.
And I know it's annoying, I know it's a pain
Acknowledges the annoyance or inconvenience of the situation.
But why did you come here a little too late
Questions again why the person arrived late, expressing a sense of frustration.
I know it's unrequited, I know it couldn't change
Accepts the unrequited nature of the situation, acknowledging its unchangeable aspect.
But boy could it be different, oh boy could it be different
Reiterates the potential for a different outcome if feelings were mutual.
I know it's annoying, I know it's a pain
Reiterates the acknowledgment of annoyance or pain in the situation.
But why did you come here a little too late
Repeats the frustration about the person's delayed arrival.
I know it's unrequited, I know it couldn't change
Reaffirms the unrequited nature of the feelings.
But boy could it be different if you felt the same
Restates the potential for a different outcome with mutual feelings.
This time we've swapped places on my Persian rug
Recalls a change in positions on the Persian rug, highlighting the emotional shift.
But you're not thinking of me while I'm thinking of us
Points out the lack of reciprocal thoughts from the person while the speaker is contemplating the relationship.
On my Persian rug, on my Persian rug, on my Persian rug
Emphasizes the significance of the Persian rug once again.
A little too late, a little too late, a little too late
Repeats the notion of being "a little too late," suggesting a missed opportunity.
We're all a little too late
Concludes with a collective acknowledgment of being "a little too late."
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