The Thanks I Get
Seasons of Betrayal: The Thanks I Get by Coconut Records
Lyrics
This is the thanks I get
This expresses disappointment or dissatisfaction with the acknowledgment received for unspecified actions or efforts.
It happened on the weekend yeah
Refers to a specific time frame, likely when the dissatisfaction occurred - the weekend.
You promised me summer
An expectation was set for a positive experience or period (summer).
You're giving me winter
Contrast between the expected positive (summer) and the received negative (winter) situation.
And this is all the thanks that I get
Reiterates the lack of gratitude or positive recognition for the speaker's efforts or situation.
And this is the thanks I get
Repetition emphasizes the theme of unappreciation.
Uh huh
Expressions of agreement or acknowledgment, possibly sarcastic.
Uh huh
-With things that haven't happened yet
Refers to anticipated events or outcomes that haven't occurred yet, suggesting a lack of confidence in positive developments.
You promised me summer
Reiteration of unfulfilled promises related to a positive season (summer).
You're giving me winter
Repetition of the contrast between expected (summer) and received (winter) conditions.
And this is all the thanks that I'll get
Emphasizes the ongoing lack of gratitude for future actions or events.
The thanks that I get
Reiterates the theme of unappreciation.
Well alright now
Expression of acceptance or resignation regarding the lack of thanks.
The thanks that I get
Repetition of the theme, possibly with a sense of resignation or frustration.
Oooh ooo ooh
Repetition and vocalizations emphasizing emotional response rather than specific meaning.
You told me to leave it was obviously the summertime
-That made you change your mind
-This is the thanks I get
-Some things that just make too much sense
-The boy in the basement
-Face down on the pavement
-And this is all the thanks that I'll get
-The thanks that I get
-Alright now
-The thanks that I get
-Oooh ooo ooh
-You told me to leave it was obviously the summertime that made you start to cry
Recalls a past event where a change in feelings occurred, possibly regret or sadness.
Oh oh oh oh-oh
Expressive vocalizations, possibly representing emotional turmoil or reflection.
Oh oh oh oh-oh
-This is the thanks I get
Reiteration of the lack of gratitude for unspecified actions or events.
Sometimes I wish you hadn't left
Expresses a desire for a different outcome, possibly regretting a departure.
You promised me summer
Reiterates unfulfilled promises related to a positive season (summer).
You're giving me winter yeah
Restates the contrast between expected (summer) and received (winter) conditions.
And this is all the thanks that you'll get
Concludes by highlighting the ongoing lack of gratitude for the other person's actions or the situation.
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