Lyrics
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing a vocalization or emotion, setting a tone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Continuation of vocalization or emotion, possibly emphasizing a mood.
And if we had all the same things
Reflecting on shared possessions or experiences.
Mad at all is what (?)
Unclear, suggesting a lack of concern or interest in being upset.
I'm not sad, I love to drain you
Expressing a lack of sadness and a willingness to emotionally drain others.
Happiness ain't gonna save me
Recognition that happiness alone cannot rescue the speaker.
Carry me is what (?)
Unclear, possibly a request for assistance or support.
Now (?)
Unclear, suggesting a change or transition.
Bury me in light of the candles, light of candles
Desire to be remembered positively, perhaps in a ceremonial context.
I swear, place is burning down, yeah
Perceived urgency or intensity, possibly a metaphorical "burning down."
Tell me what you want from me
A request for understanding or clarity in a relationship.
Could you tell me what you want from me
Repetition of the request for communication, seeking mutual understanding.
I swear, place is burning down, yeah
Reiteration of urgency or intensity, emphasizing the sense of crisis.
Tell me what you want from me
Repeated request for clarity or communication in the relationship.
Could you tell me what you want from me
Continued emphasis on the need for understanding in the relationship.
I swear, I'm not sad, I love to drain you
Repetition of the lack of sadness and willingness to emotionally drain.
Happiness ain't gonna save me
Reiteration that happiness alone cannot provide salvation.
Bury me in light of the candles
Repeating the desire for a positive remembrance in a ceremonial manner.
Watch as they all go
Observation of the diminishing presence of others.
So I'm playing for kicks
Engaging in activities for amusement or distraction.
Feeling is killing me
Expressing the emotional toll of experiences.
Nothing is real to me
Questioning the authenticity of reality, feeling disconnected.
My darling isn't even really dear to me
Expressing a lack of emotional attachment to someone dear.
What is possessing me to stay here
Reflecting on the internal struggle to remain in a certain place or state.
And feel what I feel
Acknowledging and experiencing emotions.
Everybody gone, everyone has left here
Noticing the absence of others, possibly feeling abandoned.
Watch the candle burn 'til I disappear
Watching a metaphorical candle burn until the speaker disappears.
Everybody gone, everyone has left here
Reiteration of the sense of abandonment and the fading presence of others.
Watch the candle burn 'til I disappear away, away, ooh (Away, away)
Continued metaphor of a burning candle, emphasizing disappearance.
Place is burning down, yeah
Repetition of the urgent sense of crisis and need for understanding.
Tell me what you want from me
Repeated plea for communication and clarity in the relationship.
Could you tell me what you want from me
Reiteration of the urgency and intensity of the situation.
I swear, place is burning down, yeah (Oh yeah, oh yeah)
Repeating the metaphor of a burning place and the need for understanding.
Tell me what you want from me
Repeated request for communication and mutual understanding.
Could you tell me what you want from me
Continued emphasis on the urgency and intensity of the crisis.
I swear, place is burning down, yeah (Oh yeah, oh yeah)
Repetition of the metaphor of a burning place and the plea for understanding.
Tell me what you want from me
Repeated request for clarity and communication in the relationship.
Could you tell me what you want from me
Continued emphasis on the urgency and intensity of the crisis.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Closing with a vocalization, possibly reflecting the emotional state.
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