Lyrics
Why why why why
Expressing repeated questioning or confusion.
Do I haunt you
Wondering if the speaker's presence affects or troubles the other person.
Why why why why
Continuing the questioning or expression of confusion.
Why'd you have to make me cry
Questioning the reasons for causing emotional pain and tears.
Sitting here thinking about what you did
Reflecting on the actions of the other person; contemplating their deeds.
Man boy I was just a kid
Recalling a past time when the speaker was young and vulnerable.
You took me by the hand and I took a chance on you
Describing a moment when the other person took a risk in the relationship.
Now I'm on my own sitting all alone
Feeling abandoned and alone after taking a chance on the other person.
Thinking what'd I do to deserve your cold shoulder
Reflecting on the perceived unfairness of receiving a cold and distant attitude.
Why'd you even come over
Questioning the purpose of the other person's visit or presence.
Red rover
Introducing the metaphor "Red rover" as a symbol of connection or unity.
Why'd you even come over
Repeating the question about the purpose of the other person's visit.
Red rover
Reiterating the metaphor "Red rover" in the context of the relationship.
I thought that we would
Expressing a previous expectation of a positive future together.
Ride off into the sunset
Imagining a romantic scenario that contrasts with the current reality.
I built this fantasy in my mind
Creating a mental image of an idealized version of the relationship.
When I think back in time
Reflecting on past experiences and emotions, specifically sadness.
I cry for her eyes
Mourning the loss of a connection through the speaker's emotional response.
She knew something wasn't right
Suggesting that the other person sensed something was wrong.
Now I'm on my own sitting all alone
Reiterating the feeling of loneliness after the relationship's dissolution.
Thinking what'd I do to deserve your cold shoulder
Reflecting on the perceived injustice of receiving a cold treatment.
Why'd you even come over
Questioning the motive behind the other person's visit or interaction.
Red rover
Repeating the metaphor "Red rover" in the context of questioning.
Why'd you even come over
Reiterating the question about the purpose of the other person's visit.
Red rover
Emphasizing the significance of the metaphor "Red rover" in the situation.
Your cold shoulder
Highlighting the emotional distance and detachment of the other person.
You laid me down without a sound
Describing a moment of physical intimacy that lacked emotional connection.
You took my innocence from me
Expressing the loss of innocence and vulnerability in the relationship.
But I think
Introducing the speaker's perspective on the other person's understanding of love.
You only knew how to love you
Suggesting that the other person was primarily focused on self-love.
And I couldn't wrap my head around the lies you told
Expressing the speaker's difficulty in comprehending the lies told by the other person.
You spewed them out
Describing the act of the other person verbally expressing untruths.
And I was confused
Expressing confusion and disorientation in response to the lies.
I thought I needed you
Realizing the speaker's mistaken belief in needing the other person.
But it was only the moon and me
Acknowledging the solitary nature of the speaker's current state.
Now I'm on my own sitting all alone
Reiterating the feeling of isolation after the relationship's breakdown.
Thinking what'd I do to deserve your cold shoulder
Reflecting on the perceived injustice of receiving a cold treatment.
Why'd you even come over
Questioning the motive behind the other person's visit or interaction.
Red rover
Concluding with the metaphor "Red rover" and its unresolved significance.
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