Disaster Boy
Believing Against the Odds: Disaster Boy's Heartfelt Confession
Lyrics
I, I, I didn't sleep last night.
The speaker confesses to a sleepless night.
No you, you, you never really got me.
Addressing someone who never truly understood the speaker.
I, I'm not the kind of girl, that kisses and tells the world,
The speaker identifies as a person who keeps personal matters private.
And I'm not the kind of guy you need, but somehow we both keep believing.
Admits not being the right match but both still hold onto hope.
Yeah every girl has given up, but I'm the one who'll stand by you.
Claims loyalty despite others giving up in relationships.
Can't you feel my heartbeat listen up, disaster boy, I'm tellin' you.
Expresses strong emotions and warns the person labeled as "disaster boy."
Don't you pin your heart on my sleeve, don't you pin your heart on my sleeve.
Advises against emotional attachment.
I, I woke up from your late phone calls,
Describes waking up from late-night calls.
It's true I might have drank a bit too much, but girl, I need you.
Admits alcohol consumption but emphasizes need for the person.
I, I'm not the kind of girl, that gives you a second chance.
Asserts reluctance to give second chances in relationships.
And I'm not for get down on one knee, but somehow we both keep believing.
Doesn't believe in traditional gestures but still holds onto hope.
Yeah every girl has given up, but I'm the one who'll stand by you.
Reiterates commitment in the face of others giving up.
Can't you feel my heartbeat listen up, disaster boy, I'm tellin' you.
Emphasizes emotional connection and advises the person to listen.
Don't you pin your heart on my sleeve, don't you pin your heart on my sleeve.
Repeats the warning against emotional attachment.
Every girl has given up, I still thought I could count on you.
Acknowledges the general trend of giving up, yet believed in the person.
Tried to play it cool, but I screwed it up, disaster boy what can I do.
Attempts to play it cool but acknowledges mistakes, seeking a solution.
Don't you pin your heart on my sleeve, don't you pin your heart on my sleeve.
Reiterates the caution against emotional attachment.
Don't you pin your heart on my sleeve, don't you pin your heart on my eyes.
Expands the warning to not pin emotions on the speaker's eyes.
Yeah every girl has given up, but I'm the one who'll stand by you.
Repeats commitment despite challenges in the relationship.
Can't you feel my heartbeat listen up, disaster boy, I'm tellin' you.
Restates the emotional connection and advises the person to listen.
Don't you pin your heart on my sleeve, don't you pin your heart on my sleeve.
Reiterates the warning against emotional attachment.
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