Be a Man
Unraveling Desires: Be a Man by City Sleeps Decoded
Lyrics
And so she dances in your crystal ball
Describing a woman's movements as seen through a metaphorical crystal ball, suggesting an elegant and captivating dance.
The ballerina of the baby dolls
Comparing the woman to a ballerina among baby dolls, implying grace and beauty within a world of innocence.
Under a spell, you only call her name
The person is enchanted by her, only thinking of her and calling her name.
Only her answer can undo your pain
Emphasizing that only the woman's response has the power to alleviate the person's emotional pain.
Her swirling hand is like a magic wand
Her hand movements are likened to a magical wand, suggesting the allure of her gestures.
It's gonna hurt this time, the fairy dust is gone
Indicating impending hurt as the enchantment or allure fades away.
Be a man
An urging to embody strength and resilience, not allowing oneself to be manipulated or hurt by the woman's actions.
Don't let her do that to you
-Be a man
-Don't let her do that to you
-She's a bad girl, gets to cry all day
Labeling her as a troublesome person who cries habitually and thrives in darkness.
The darkness is the only place that you play
Suggesting the woman finds comfort or thrives in dark situations, possibly linked to emotional turmoil.
The broken veins from all your wounds are raw
Physical marks or scars from emotional wounds, indicating the depth of pain experienced.
You're not the only boy that waits for her call
Implying that others also wait for her attention or validation, highlighting her captivating nature.
Be a man
An urging to embody strength and resilience, not allowing oneself to be manipulated or hurt by the woman's actions.
Don't let her do that to you
-Be a man
-Don't let her do that to you
-Oh, well, she's on the dark side
Reinforcing her affiliation with darker aspects, possibly suggesting a complex or troubled nature.
Oh, well, and it will neutralize
Implying that the darkness surrounding her will be neutralized or resolved in some manner.
Be a man
An urging to embody strength and resilience, not allowing oneself to be manipulated or hurt by the woman's actions.
Don't let her do that to you
-Be a man
-Don't let her do that to you
-Be a man
-Don't let her do that to you
-Be a man
-Don't let her do that to you
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