Lyrics
You should have called whether or not
Emphasizes the importance of communication, suggesting a missed opportunity to reach out.
You had the thought
Acting on a thought or feeling should have been considered or acknowledged.
You should have had it
Expresses regret for not having a particular thought or feeling.
What's arrived upon us
An event or circumstance has occurred and is evident.
And spoke for themselves
The situation or issue spoke clearly without needing explanation.
Commitment like sawdust
Comparison of commitment to sawdust, implying it's easily disregarded or swept away.
It just gets (swept up with trash)
Commitment is treated insignificantly, akin to trash.
Irradiate my common sense
Emotions overwhelm rational thinking.
Just in time to avert disaster
Reacting just in time to prevent a catastrophe.
A revenue at your expense
Gaining something at the expense or cost of another.
My god what have I done to you?
Self-reflection and guilt about actions towards someone else.
You can't help but notice
Observing something that's been noticed repeatedly or consistently.
How long I have stared
A long period of intense observation or scrutiny.
Properly suggestive
Behaving in a manner that hints at something without being explicit.
But I'm not prepared
Not mentally or emotionally ready for any form of connection.
For any connection
Avoidance or reluctance to form a relationship or bond.
To be made with you tonight
Unwillingness to engage in a connection on that particular night.
Well, emotionally vacant
Lacking emotional depth or responsiveness.
Yeah, I've heard that many times before
Experiencing a repeated sentiment or phrase from others.
And just because I don't know your pain
Acknowledging the inability to fully understand someone else's pain.
Doesn't mean I can't relate
Despite not fully comprehending, still able to empathize or connect.
It's just a suggestion
An offered viewpoint or opinion, not mandatory to accept deeply.
You don't have to take it to heart
Advice or suggestion need not be taken very seriously.
Now I can see, you raised the stakes
An increase in the level of risk or challenge posed by someone else.
I call you out, I call you out
A challenge or confrontation is issued to another person.
What's arrived upon us
Similar to line 5, an event or circumstance has taken place and is self-explanatory.
And spoke for themselves
Reiteration of line 6, where the situation speaks for itself.
Commitment like sawdust
Restating the analogy from line 7, emphasizing the disposability of commitment.
It just gets (swept up with trash)
Similar to line 8, commitment is easily discarded or disregarded.
Irradiate my common sense
Emotions override rational thinking once again.
Just in time to avert disaster
Reacting just in time to prevent a looming disaster.
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