Lyrics
as i walked by, i'm a sight for sore eyes
Expressing that the speaker, when seen, is a pleasant sight for others who may have been feeling distressed or troubled.
they all think i'm so high, i've got them mesmerized
People perceive the speaker as being in a euphoric state, captivating their attention and fascination.
As you drive by
Reference to someone driving by, possibly observing the speaker or the situation.
such a sight for sore eyes
Similar to line 1, emphasizing that the speaker is visually appealing or comforting.
Lovin' you was so high
Recalling a time when loving someone brought immense joy and satisfaction.
I just wanna know why
The speaker expresses a desire to understand the reasons behind the change or the end of that love.
But then yo
The line is incomplete, possibly leading to the next part of the thought.
Car crashed
A sudden and impactful event, symbolizing a significant disruption or change in the speaker's life.
Blood stains on your new dash
Describing the aftermath of the car crash, suggesting a violent and messy situation.
Did you get to carlsbad?
Referring to a location named Carlsbad, possibly asking if the other person reached there after the crash.
I just hope you call back
Expressing a hope that the person involved in the crash will respond or reach out.
You don't believe in god
Indicating a lack of belief in a higher power or divine intervention.
but baby you taste just like her
Comparing the taste of the person to something divine, possibly highlighting their significance.
It's not the same getting high without you
Expressing that certain experiences, like getting high, are not the same without the person.
there's no place like your basement bedroom
Describing a specific place (basement bedroom) that holds sentimental value or memories.
i think i was afraid
Reflecting on past fears or hesitations in the relationship.
but maybe flashing lights
Suggesting that certain signals or events (flashing lights) may serve as warnings.
are jus warning signs
Continuation of the warning theme, implying that signs may be indicative of impending issues.
and your hand in mine
Expressing the idea that being together could never lead to alarming or distressing situations.
could never set off sirens
Contrasting the speaker's relationship with the idea that it would not cause alarm or chaos.
darling,
An affectionate term used to address the person, expressing a deep connection or fondness.
i think i'd live inside the crevice of your collarbone if i could
Desiring extreme closeness, using vivid imagery to convey the depth of this desire.
and maybe we'll never be poetic
Acknowledging the possibility that their relationship may not be expressed in a traditionally poetic manner.
but that doesn't mean
Suggesting that the lack of poetic expression doesn't diminish the value or significance of the relationship.
it wasn't good
Reflecting on the positive aspects of the relationship, emphasizing that it was, indeed, good.
And I've been too trapped in my own skin
Expressing a feeling of being confined or restricted within one's own identity or circumstances.
Not enough to know if I'll ever let love in
Reflecting on the speaker's uncertainty about opening up to love or being receptive to it.
and I still on the couch in your old parents house and I hate it
Describing a specific location (couch in parents' house) where the speaker is currently residing and expressing discomfort or dissatisfaction with it.
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