Bad Timing Blues
Melancholic Dance of Regret: Bad Timing Blues Unveiled
Lyrics
She knew her way around town
She is familiar with the town and its surroundings.
I knew mine
The speaker also knows his way around town.
She said, "You want to walk or maybe dance?"
She suggests going for a walk or dancing.
Now's really not the time
The speaker feels it's not the right time for such activities.
Why don't we put this thing on hold
Suggests a pause or delay in their interaction.
Something's got me down
The speaker is feeling down or troubled.
A little time is all
Expresses the need for some time.
But I won't forgive myself
The speaker is unwilling to forgive himself if he abandons her.
If I leave you alone
The speaker does not want to leave her alone.
So then she took me by the hand
She takes the speaker's hand, initiating a connection.
I've felt this all before
The speaker has experienced a similar situation in the past.
So I said, "Just one dance"
The speaker suggests dancing just once.
But now I'm wanting more
Now the speaker desires more than just one dance.
Why don't we put this thing on hold
Repeats the idea of putting things on hold.
Something's got me down
The speaker is still troubled or affected by something.
A little time is all
Emphasizes the need for some time.
But I won't forgive myself
The speaker fears not forgiving himself if he leaves her alone.
If I leave you alone
Reiterates the reluctance to leave her alone.
I've got this feeling
The speaker has a persistent feeling regarding the relationship.
I ain't done with you yet
Despite the feeling, the speaker believes there is more to experience.
But as our love is shrinking
Recognizes that their love is diminishing, making predictions futile.
There's no use to place my bet
Acknowledges the futility of placing bets on the relationship.
ooo ooo
Unspecified vocalizations or expressions, possibly reflecting emotions.
ooo ooo
-ooo ooo
-woah
-Why don't we put this thing on hold
Repeated expressions of the desire to pause, the speaker's emotional state, and the fear of leaving the other person alone.
Something's got me down
-A little time is all
-But I won't forgive myself
-If I leave you alone
-Why don't we put this thing on hold
-Something's got me down
-A little time is all
-But I won't forgive myself
-If I leave you alone
-If I leave you alone
-If I leave you alone
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