I Don't Feel That Way
Evolving Emotions: Charlie Robison's 'I Don't Feel That Way' Reflections
Lyrics
There's no more flowers
There is a lack of beauty and positivity.
There's no more spring
The sense of rejuvenation or hopefulness is absent.
There's no more promises
Commitments made have lost their significance.
Of golden wedding rings
The promise of lasting commitment (marriage) is fading.
I'd love to care enough
Expressing a desire to care enough to take action.
To slam another door
Willingness to be assertive or decisive.
And I would but I don't
There's a lack of emotional connection to motivate action.
Feel that way anymore
Not feeling the emotions required to act in a certain way.
I don't want to write you letters
Not willing to communicate through letters.
I don't want to write you songs
Unwillingness to express emotions through songs.
I don't want your damn forgiveness
Resisting the need for forgiveness when making mistakes.
When I go do something wrong
Unwilling to seek forgiveness for wrongdoing.
Yeah, I'd love to pick my clothes up
Desire to be responsible for personal belongings.
When I throw them on your floor
Ready to tidy up after oneself.
And I would, but I don't feel
Despite willingness, lacking the emotions to act.
That way anymore
Not feeling inclined to behave in a certain manner.
I'd love to hold you when you come
Desiring to comfort when a partner is tired.
Home tired from work
Feeling remorse for acting poorly.
I'd feel guilty when I act just like a jerk
Admitting to behaving badly at times.
And I'd love to talk to you darlin' and act
Wishing to engage in meaningful conversation.
Like I'm not bored
Expressing disinterest despite the desire to engage.
And I would, but I don't feel that
Emotionally detached from feeling a certain way.
Way anymore
Lack of emotional connection to desired actions.
I don't want to write you letters
Repetition of the reluctance to communicate via letters.
I don't want to write you songs
Repeated disinterest in expressing emotions through songs.
I don't want your damn forgiveness
Repeated resistance towards seeking forgiveness.
When I go do something wrong
Repeated lack of desire for forgiveness.
Yeah you know I'd love to care enough to
Wishing to express emotions through assertiveness.
Slam another door
Willingness to be decisive but lacking emotions.
And I would, but I don't feel that
Not feeling inclined to act assertively.
Way anymore
Emotionally detached from assertive actions.
And I'd love to talk to you darlin' and act
Repeating disinterest in engaging despite the desire.
Like I'm bored
Expressing disinterest despite the wish to engage.
And I would, but I don't feel
Emotionally disconnected from desired engagement.
That way anymore
Emphasizing the emotional detachment from a certain feeling.
Yes I would, but I don't feel
Continued emphasis on emotional disconnection.
That way anymore
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