Lyrics
He put the co
Symbolic repetition indicating a routine or habit
He put the co
Continuation of the routine or habit
He put the co
Further emphasis on the repetitive nature of actions
He put the co
Reiteration, highlighting the mundane aspect of the activity
He put the coffee in the cup and with milk he filled it up
Description of preparing coffee, suggesting intimacy or care
He added sugar and I never knew he liked it like that
Surprise at discovering a preference in the way the coffee is prepared
He took his coat from the hook and his scarf and his hat
Preparing to leave, gathering personal items
And he put down a key and said I won't be needing that
Symbolic gesture of leaving a key, indicating an end to something
And he turned and smiled and said that explained it all
Acknowledgment and explanation of the departure
And he walked down the hall and he opened the door
Action of leaving, opening a door
And said I'll call, I'll call
Expression of intention to communicate (call)
Why do I bring you love
Rhetorical question expressing frustration in giving love
When all you give me back is pain?
Emotional response to receiving pain in return for love
Why do we search it out
Questioning the motivation behind seeking love
To watch you wash your hands and walk away?
Observation of someone washing hands and walking away, symbolic of detachment
Now there's a black black blackbird in my chest
Metaphorical imagery of a blackbird in the chest representing inner turmoil
All the flutter, it all caged in
Feeling confined or restricted, longing for freedom
Wanting to break free with the wolves in my head
Desire to break free from emotional constraints
You're tearing every words that I should have said
Regret for unspoken words, internal conflict
Why do I bring you love
Repetition of the frustration in giving love
When all you give me back is pain?
Reiteration of receiving pain in return for love
Why do we search it out
Questioning the purpose of seeking love in the face of pain
To watch you wash your hands and walk away?
Observation of the repeated pattern of detachment
We're like the strangers we were
Comparison of the present relationship to initial unfamiliarity
When we first met
Reflecting on the transformation of the relationship
But the kind of strangers at the end
Noting the estranged nature of the current connection
And all that remains is a day without plans
Highlighting the absence of future plans, implying uncertainty
The loneliness and love ever outside
Contrasting loneliness and love existing separately
Why do I bring you love
Recurrence of the frustration in giving love
When all you give me back is pain?
Reiteration of the experience of receiving pain in return for love
Why do we search it out
Repeating the question about the purpose of seeking love
To watch you wash your hands and walk away?
Observation of the cyclic pattern of detachment
Why do I bring you love
Repetition of the frustration in giving love
When all you give me back is pain?
Reiteration of the experience of receiving pain in return for love
Why do we search it out
Repeating the question about the purpose of seeking love
To watch you wash your hands and walk away?
Observation of the recurring pattern of detachment
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