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Faded Elation: A Tale of Love's Resilience by Desperate Electric
Lyrics
Does it really matter
Expressing uncertainty or questioning the importance of a situation
Where I'm calling you from
Asking about the relevance of the caller's location
Surely you can tell
Assuming the listener can discern that the speaker is not at home
That I ain't at home
Confirming the absence from home
I went and got faded, faded to the bone
Describing a state of extreme intoxication or exhaustion
My dumb ass is elated, right out of my dome
Expressing foolish happiness or satisfaction
Maybe it's just fated that I end up alone
Suggesting a sense of destiny that leads to solitude
I'm just thanking heaven, heaven you ain't gone
Grateful that a significant person has not left
So why'd you stay
Questioning the reasons for the listener's decision to stay
This time
Seeking clarification on the listener's commitment this time
Why's you say
Inquiring about the listener's verbal commitment
You're still mine
Asserting ownership or possessiveness over the listener
Shouldn't give me the time of day
Acknowledging that the listener shouldn't pay attention, but they do
But you don't mind
Accepting the listener's tolerance of the speaker's flaws
How did I ever end up with a life this fine
Expressing disbelief at the speaker's fortunate life
Thank god you're mine
Expressing gratitude for the listener's presence
Thank god you're mine
Reiteration of gratitude for the listener being with the speaker
Thank god you're mine
-Thank god you're mine
-Why do I believe you
Questioning the credibility of the listener's statements
When you say that you're done
Expressing doubt about the listener's claim of being finished
You'll be home in ten
Expecting the listener to return home in ten minutes
You're just having one more
Believing the listener is extending their time out for another drink
Baby don't you know you're eleven minutes from losing me
Warning that the listener is close to losing the speaker
I'm walking out that door if you're not home when you said you'll be
Threatening to leave if the listener doesn't return on time
If you ever make it make it up or be dead to me
Stating that if the listener doesn't make amends, the relationship is in jeopardy
I'll see you in the morning, mourning all of our history
Expecting to confront the listener the next morning about their shared history
So why'd you stay
Reiteration of questioning the listener's decision to stay
This time
Seeking reasons for the listener's continued presence this time
Why's you say
Asking for verbal reassurance of the listener's belonging
You're still mine
Acknowledging the listener's willingness to stay despite reasons not to
Shouldn't give me the time of day
Reiterating that the listener shouldn't invest time in the speaker
But you don't mind
Acknowledging the listener's disregard for the speaker's flaws
How did I ever end up with a life this fine
Reflecting on the improbable fortune of the speaker's life
Thank god you're mine
Expressing gratitude for the listener's continued presence
Thank god you're mine
Reiteration of gratitude for the listener being with the speaker
Thank god you're mine
-Thank god you're mine
-Thank god you're getting it together
Expressing relief that the listener is getting their life together
I couldn't make it better
Acknowledging the speaker's inability to improve the listener's situation
But I'm happy that you're pulling it off
Expressing happiness at the listener's efforts to improve
Maybe I could tell you but I know you won't act any better
Admitting the futility of sharing certain information with the listener
And I know I'm stuck with you now
Accepting the enduring commitment to the listener, despite challenges
Ooh I'm stuck with you now
Emphasizing the speaker's current state of being stuck with the listener
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