Lyrics
Mmm, woah
Expression of contemplation or hesitation.
Did you know it takes? (Did you know)
Rhetorical question asking if someone is aware of something.
Did you know it takes?
Repetition of the question for emphasis.
Did you know it takes two to tango? (two to tango)
Emphasizing that it requires two people to participate in resolving a situation or conflict, referencing the idiom "it takes two to tango."
If you can't read the memo, I gotta go
If one cannot understand or grasp the situation, the speaker feels the need to leave.
'Cause it ain't right to feel like this
It's not morally right or acceptable to feel the way they do about the situation.
I don't wanna be stuck in a rut like we are (like we are)
Expressing a desire not to remain in a stagnant or unprogressive situation with the other person.
Take your time with it
Encouragement to take one's time dealing with the situation.
I know it's a lot to take in but I gotta make a move
Admitting that understanding might be overwhelming but indicating the necessity of taking action.
I've been through this once I can't do it twice
Having experienced this type of situation before, the speaker is reluctant to experience it again.
It's doing more hurt than good
Indicating that the situation is causing more harm than good.
If you wanna leave just leave
Encouraging the other person to leave if they want to.
You know what's best for you, I'll do me
Asserting that each person should prioritize their own well-being.
I can't go on sealing my eyes shut with my dry tears
Expressing the inability to continue ignoring the situation and masking emotions.
Ti'm yn derbyn be da ni di creu o hyn
Lyrics in Welsh - "I'm not accepting what we've made of this / I can't cope with the back and forth."
Dwi methi ymdopi hefo'r nôl ac ymlaen
Continuation of Welsh lyrics - "I can't cope with the back and forth."
Did you know?
Reiteration of the earlier rhetorical question.
Did you know it takes two to tango? (two to tango)
Repeating the emphasis on the necessity of both parties' involvement in resolving issues.
If you can't read the memo, I gotta go (I gotta go)
If understanding the situation is not possible, the speaker feels compelled to leave.
We're stuck in this mindless rut
Describing the repetitive and stagnant nature of the situation.
And I don't know why we cause so much
Expressing confusion about why they create unnecessary trouble or difficulties for themselves.
Bullshit for ourselves
Referring to the unnecessary problems or conflicts caused by the parties involved.
(Woah) It's take two to tango
Reiterating the notion that it takes two people to resolve issues.
Two to tango
Repeating the idea that resolution requires the involvement of both parties.
Two to tango (Oh)
Continuing the repetition of the concept that resolution requires mutual participation.
It takes two to tango
Reiterating that resolving issues requires the cooperation of both individuals.
Two to tango
Continuation of emphasizing the necessity of both parties' involvement in resolving conflicts.
Two to tango (Oh)
Continuing to stress that resolution requires the participation of both individuals.
Mmm, did you know it takes?
Repetition of the earlier rhetorical question.
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