Lyrics
When I'm good, I know it
Confident acknowledgment of being good.
When I'm bad I don't know why
Uncertainty about reasons behind being bad.
If you like it, you should show it
Encouraging the expression of appreciation if felt.
Before we run right out of night
Highlighting the limited time before opportunities end.
Tired of the bar scene
Expressing weariness with typical social settings.
The stupid parties
Disdain for mundane parties.
Getting makeup off my face
Tired of the effort to remove makeup and glitter.
And glitter out the carpet
Describing the aftermath of glamorous events.
Meet me in the elevator, let's press all the buttons
Suggesting an impulsive, adventurous encounter.
We can say our goodbyes later
Delaying goodbyes for spontaneity.
Place is faded won't remember nothing
Anticipating memory loss due to intoxication.
Visine, cab fare, dry shampoo
Listing items for a quick, casual encounter.
I'll take another like déjà—you
Referencing a desire for a familiar experience.
Should let your guard down
Encouraging vulnerability by letting down defenses.
I laid all my cards out
Being open and honest by revealing everything.
Bells are ringing last round
Indicating a nearing end, possibly of the night.
But I'm not turning back now
Determined not to retreat despite challenges.
This might be love
Contemplating the possibility of love.
It's still too close to call
Uncertainty about the nature of the emotion.
But when the lights come up
Expressing a desire to avoid being unnoticed.
Don't wanna be the flower on the wall
Avoiding being a passive observer.
Our nights are numbered
Recognizing the finite nature of experiences.
You can count them as they fall
Emphasizing the inevitability of the passage of time.
But I like the thunder
Expressing a preference for intense experiences.
I'm here to feel it all
Commitment to embracing all aspects of life.
I know something's missing
Awareness of something lacking or incomplete.
I know something isn't right
Recognition of an unsettling feeling.
Seems like the good ones always hidden
Observation about the elusive nature of good things.
Somewhere just outta sight
Suggesting hidden qualities or potential in others.
I think I'm ready, but I can't say that I'm not afraid
Expressing readiness despite underlying fear.
I got a sense of direction that gets in my own way
Conflicting desires and self-sabotaging tendencies.
I know at best it gets messy
Acknowledging the messiness of relationships.
Nobody's got an extra heart on hand to break
Highlighting the vulnerability in emotional involvement.
Dark eyes, allspice, hey look who
Descriptive imagery introducing a new character.
Walked in shark fin headed for the pool table
Observing the arrival of someone interesting.
Oooh maybe
Expressing interest or possibility in the future.
We could shoot a few later
Suggesting a casual activity for later.
I got things to do but this game is better two-player
Juxtaposing responsibilities with leisure.
This might be love
Reiteration of the contemplation of love.
It's still too close to call
Reemphasizing uncertainty about love.
But when the lights come up
Reiterating the desire to avoid being unnoticed.
Don't wanna be the flower on the wall
Avoiding a passive role in life.
Our nights are numbered
Reemphasizing the finite nature of experiences.
You can count them as they fall
Reiterating the inevitability of time passing.
But I like the thunder
Reaffirming a preference for intense experiences.
I'm here to feel it all
Commitment to embracing and feeling all aspects of life.
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