The Line
Drawing Boundaries: Unveiling the Emotion Behind 'The Line'
Lyrics
Looks like we're back where we'd begun
Reflecting on returning to a starting point
As if we'd never met
Feeling as if the encounter never happened
And despite what I've heard
Despite rumors or information, certain of regret
I'm regretfully sure
Confidently acknowledging a lack of lost hope
That I've not lost hope yet
Not giving up optimism despite challenges
And I'd like to see where things will go
Expressing a desire to explore the future of the relationship
Between the two of us
Considering the potential between both individuals
But would you believe
Questioning the credibility of expressing feelings
If I told you I feel
Wondering if the speaker's feelings are shared
Like I'm not the only one
Feeling a shared experience with someone else
My heart's grown tired of slowly sifting through your lies
Expressing weariness from deciphering lies slowly
Just for you to tell me how I'm wrong
Expressing frustration at being corrected despite effort
It takes so much courage just to look you in the eye
Acknowledging the difficulty of facing the truth
And say it's time to break things off
Deciding it's time to end the relationship
'Cause honey, this is where I draw the line
Establishing a clear boundary for ending things
Looks like it's out of my control
Acceptance that some things are beyond control
Whether we meet again
Uncertain about future meetings
But as much as it hurt
Acknowledging the pain but certain of being okay
I'm decidedly sure
Confident about moving on
That I'm more than okay with it
Comfortable with the decision to end the relationship
I'd like to see where I can go
Expressing the desire for personal growth
While I'm not tied to you
Recognizing freedom from attachment
With the line that I've drawn
Highlighting a self-drawn line as a boundary
I'm afraid I've moved on
Indicating a successful move forward
Into something that feels new
Entering a new and positive phase of life
My heart grew tired of slowly sifting through your lies
Reiterating weariness from dealing with deception
Just for you to tell me how I'm wrong
Expressing frustration and the need for separation
It's not so hard to look myself right in the eye
Finding it easier to confront personal truth
And say it's far long overdue
Acknowledging the overdue end of the relationship
But all the same I'm glad I knew to draw the line
Expressing gratitude for recognizing the need to end things
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