Out on the Side
Seeking Love's Illusion: The Vaccines' Melancholic Reflection
Lyrics
And there could be at any moment a change
Anticipating the possibility of a sudden change.
And if perhaps to put us down
Speculating that criticism or rejection may come our way.
I won't act like I've seen something strange
Expressing a commitment not to feign surprise or act strangely.
Maybe I just won't make a sound
Considering the option of maintaining silence in response.
But when the door closes before my eyes
Describing a moment when a door closes, possibly metaphorical.
Oh, oh I will cry
Emotional response, likely sadness, to a closed door.
Just to know you are going to stay
Expressing a desire for the assurance that someone will stay.
Out on the side
Referring to being on the side, possibly of uncertainty or exclusion.
No I'm not looking to find any holes
Denying an intention to discover flaws or weaknesses.
From what I think has been denied
Acknowledging a perceived denial or rejection.
That's not the feeling of love when it flows
Contrasting the genuine feeling of love with a sense of denial.
I hope I can lose that much pride
Expressing a hope to overcome personal pride for the sake of love.
And if it should come the time when we lose
Contemplating a future where loss may occur.
No I won't try to hide
Committing not to hide if loss indeed happens.
I'll just watch other's love as it goes
Observing the love of others without interference.
Out on the side
Reiterating the theme of being on the side.
I have fallen through black nights it seems
Reflecting on experiences of despair or difficult times.
With the times that I've lied
Acknowledging instances of dishonesty or deception.
And I've watched your thoughts stray into dreams
Noting the partner's thoughts drifting away when dissatisfied.
When you're not satisfied
Describing dissatisfaction in the relationship.
But when the door closes before my eyes
Repeating the emotional response to a closing door.
Oh, oh I will cry
Reiterating the emotional impact of a potential departure.
Just to know you are going to stay
Expressing a desire for the assurance of commitment.
Out on the side
Repeating the reference to being on the side.
Out on the side
Finalizing the theme of being on the side, possibly in a state of emotional detachment.
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