Lyrics
You think that we can work it out
You believe that our issues can be resolved.
When you're really not around
When you're truly absent or distant.
Just when I think you lift me up
Just as I feel uplifted by you.
I swear you kick me when I'm down
I feel like you harm me when I'm already low.
And so I give and take
Engaging in a reciprocal relationship of giving and taking.
because I don't know the difference
Uncertainty about discerning between giving and taking.
I'm dead when I'm awake in your world
Feeling lifeless when I'm conscious in your world.
I
Repetition of the self-pronoun "I."
I don't want to tear inside
Expressing a desire not to experience internal emotional pain.
I
Reiteration of the previous line's sentiment.
I don't want to tear inside
Expressing a strong aversion to emotional distress.
You think that we can work it out
Repetition of the idea that problems can be resolved.
When you're really not around
Highlighting the absence or distance despite the belief in resolution.
Just when I think you lift me up
Experiencing a sense of elevation from the relationship.
I swear you kick me when I'm down
Feeling hurt during vulnerable moments.
And so I carry on
Continuing despite the challenges.
because I won't know the difference
Uncertainty about the direction and purpose of the relationship.
Where do I belong in your world yeah
Questioning one's place and significance in the partner's world.
I
Reiteration of the speaker's aversion to internal pain.
I don't want to tear inside
Expressing a desire to avoid emotional turmoil.
I
Reiteration of the previous line's sentiment.
I don't want to tear inside
Strongly emphasizing the avoidance of inner emotional distress.
Oh you can't wait til the heart is done
Implying impatience for resolution and emotional fulfillment.
You can't wait til the war is won
Anticipation for the end of conflicts or challenges.
I
Reiteration of the speaker's resistance to internal emotional pain.
I don't want to tear inside
Expressing a strong desire to avoid emotional turmoil.
I
Reiteration of the previous line's sentiment.
I don't want to tear inside
Emphasizing the intention not to experience inner emotional distress.
Inside
Specifically referring to the internal aspect of pain.
Tear inside
Reiteration of the theme of internal emotional pain.
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