3 AM
Lonely Nights and Blood-Stained Carpets: Chef Nathaniel's 3 AM Tale
Lyrics
Its 3 in the morning and youre talking to
At 3 in the morning, you are engaged in a conversation.
The girl you thought you love but then again its only you
You are talking to a girl whom you thought you loved, but in reality, you are only talking to yourself.
Its 3 in the morning in the kitchen sink
It's 3 in the morning, and you find yourself in the kitchen.
But theres blood stains on the carpet
There are blood stains on the carpet, suggesting a troubled or violent situation.
So you pour another drink
To cope with the situation, you pour another drink.
And so we go
You and the situation are going far away, perhaps emotionally.
Far away
Emphasizing the distance or detachment from reality at 3 in the morning.
Its three in the morning
Reiterating that it's three in the morning.
Three in the morning
Repetition, emphasizing the early morning hour.
Its three in the morning
Again, underscoring the specific time, 3 in the morning.
So you call and say im sorry
You apologize for something, indicating remorse or regret.
I said
Repeating the apology, stressing loneliness.
Your man is lonely
Suggesting that the speaker's partner is feeling lonely.
Did you catch the bus this morning
Asking if the person caught the bus, implying a potential separation or distance.
The rest of us have money
Others have money, contrasting financial situations.
The rest of us have money
Reiteration of the financial contrast in conversations.
Our conversations have no ending
Highlighting endless conversations, possibly unresolved issues.
Its too much money that were spending
Stressing the excessive amount of money being spent.
Our conversations have no ending
Repeating the idea of endless conversations and excessive spending.
(No they dont)
Confirming the lack of conclusion in conversations.
Its too much money that were spending
Acknowledging the awareness of excessive spending.
(Yes we know)
Confirmation of the acknowledgment of excessive spending.
Did you think about what you said
Asking if there was reflection on previous statements.
(Oh babe i did)
Confirming thoughtfulness and reflection on past actions.
Tell me exactly what you want
Requesting clear communication about desires or needs.
(I want a kiss)
Expressing a desire for a kiss.
I wanted this
Expressing the speaker's desire for certain things.
I wanted that
Expressing a longing for various aspects of life.
I wanted everything you had
Desiring everything the other person has.
I wanted something to make me feel
Seeking something to make the speaker feel real.
Real
Reiterating the desire for authenticity at 3 in the morning.
3 in the morning
Emphasizing the specific time again, 3 in the morning.
Did ya catch the bus this morning
Repeating the question about catching the morning bus.
The rest of us have money
Restating that others have money, creating a divide.
The rest us have money
Reiterating the financial contrast among individuals.
Three in the morning
Again emphasizing the specific time, 3 in the morning.
Three in the morning
Repetition, highlighting the early morning hour.
Rest of us have money
Restating the financial contrast among people.
The rest of us have many
Affirming that others have many things, underlining differences.
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