Lyrics
She was living like a silhouette in someone else’s movie set
Describes a woman living in the shadow of someone else's story.
Her father was a drama queen, had always stolen all her scenes
Her father was attention-seeking, often overshadowing her.
I was emotionally detached
The speaker admits emotional detachment.
It’s not your fault; I was born like that
Explains emotional detachment as an inherent trait, not the listener's fault.
She said nobody holds me back, said they cauterized the gap
The woman claims to be unrestrained, having overcome past obstacles.
She was looking out for her big chance, always looking for a big expanse, to be the light in someone’s dark, to be the dust in someone’s heart
Describes her aspirations to be a positive force in someone's life.
I know you mean it
Acknowledges the listener's sincerity.
I never felt so low but don’t repeat it
Expresses a deep emotional low, urging the listener not to mention it.
No one needs to know
States that certain aspects of one's life should remain private.
No one needs to know
Reiterates the need for privacy and discretion.
I was running from my past
The speaker describes fleeing from their past.
I was sleeping with a baseball bat
Reveals a sense of vulnerability, resorting to a baseball bat for security.
I had one eye on the door, had always wanted to be sure
Constant vigilance, wanting assurance and clarity in relationships.
I’d recognize my other half
Expresses a longing to find one's true partner, despite emotional detachment.
I was emotionally detached
Repeats emotional detachment, emphasizing it's not the listener's fault.
It’s not your fault I was torn in half
Acknowledges being torn in half but asserts it's not the listener's fault.
But you could help me bring it back
Asks for assistance in healing and restoring what's been lost.
I know you mean it
Repeats acknowledgment of the listener's sincerity.
I never felt so low but don’t repeat it
Reiterates the deep emotional low but emphasizes discretion.
No one needs to know
Restates the importance of keeping certain things private.
No one needs to know
Final repetition of the need for privacy and discretion.
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