Lyrics
So the witness takes the stand
The person who witnessed an event is now testifying in court.
Someone nods as my girlfriend walks in
Someone acknowledges the presence of the singer's girlfriend as she enters the room.
Blows a kiss to the prosecution
The girlfriend blows a kiss to the prosecution, possibly indicating a supportive gesture or a manipulative action.
Evidence now that I know just how
The evidence presented in court reveals the singer's realization of how they got involved in their current troubling situation.
I got myself into this mess
The singer reflects on being responsible for the mess they are in.
After a short recess, court is called to order
The court resumes after a break, and proceedings are initiated again.
The court reporter starts to take my defense
A court reporter begins documenting the singer's defense.
I take the stand and I plead eloquently
The singer speaks convincingly in their own defense while taking the stand.
Without and alibi
The singer admits to not having an alibi, possibly contributing to their predicament.
My girlfriend winks and waves good bye
The girlfriend signals farewell to the singer in court.
I should've had a heart attack
The singer expresses a feeling of extreme stress or regret, suggesting they should have experienced a heart attack instead of facing their current situation.
A sharp sort of accident
A metaphorical statement indicating a wish for a sudden, decisive end to the situation.
So I forget all the hand holding I wasted on you
The singer regrets investing emotional energy in the relationship, suggesting it was futile.
I should've had a heart attack
Reiterating the wish to have had a heart attack instead of facing the current distressing circumstances.
So let's kiss and make up
Suggesting a desire for reconciliation with the partner through a kiss.
If not let's shake hands and break up
The singer contemplates either reconciling (kissing and making up) or parting ways amicably (shaking hands and breaking up).
On the courthouse steps we sat
The singer and the girlfriend are outside the courthouse, possibly reflecting on their past together.
No proof that there ever was a past
There's no evidence or confirmation of the existence of a shared past between the singer and the girlfriend.
Beyond the shape, beyond any shadow
The time spent together is beyond doubt or questioning, transcending any doubts or uncertainties.
Of any doubt the time we spent here
The singer acknowledges guilt while implying the innocence of the girlfriend.
I'm guilty, you're not innocent
Similar to previous lines, expressing the desire for a heart attack rather than facing the current distressing situation.
I should've had a heart attack
A repetition of the wish for a sudden, definitive end to the situation.
A sharp sort of accident
A continuation of regret for investing emotions in a futile relationship.
So I forget all the hand holding I wasted on you
Reiterating the desire for a heart attack rather than facing the present distress.
I should've had a heart attack
Similar to previous lines, expressing the wish for a heart attack instead of dealing with the current situation.
So let's kiss and make up
Expressing a desire for reconciliation or a mutual parting of ways.
If not let's shake hands and break up
Continuing the theme of either reconciliation or an amicable separation.
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