Lyrics
Where did you go drinking last night
Questioning the whereabouts of Rita from the previous night.
Were you alone were you alright
Asking if Rita was alone and expressing concern for her well-being.
I could have called you by your name
Contemplating addressing Rita by her name, suggesting a personal connection.
Would things have changed or stayed the same
Speculating on whether things would have changed or remained the same if the speaker had called Rita.
Rita I can't listen to you anymore
Declaring an inability to listen to Rita any longer, possibly due to emotional strain.
It's my time, it's my time
Asserting that it's the speaker's time, possibly indicating a desire for independence or self-focus.
And Rita I can hear you knocking at my door
Noticing Rita's presence at the speaker's door and reiterating the speaker's claim on their time.
It's my time, it's my time
Reiterating the speaker's assertion of personal time and space.
When did you know you'd come around
Asking when Rita knew she would come around, possibly referring to a change in attitude or behavior.
To bring me down
Accusing Rita of trying to bring the speaker down emotionally.
Before you go
A directive to Rita before her departure.
Rita I can't listen to you anymore
Reiterating the speaker's inability to listen to Rita due to personal reasons.
It's my time, it's my time
Reasserting the speaker's claim on their time in relation to Rita.
And Rita I can hear you knocking at my door
Acknowledging Rita's presence at the speaker's door and restating the speaker's ownership of their time.
It's my time, it's my time
Emphasizing the speaker's need for personal time and space.
And when you go
Addressing Rita's departure and advising her not to be afraid.
Don't be afraid
Encouraging Rita not to fear leaving, suggesting it might be for the better.
You're better off
Suggesting that Rita may find a better place, possibly emotionally or spiritually.
In some forgotten place
Repeating the sentiment of being unable to listen to Rita, emphasizing the speaker's need for personal space.
Rita I can't listen to you anymore
Restating the speaker's emotional exhaustion and the need to distance themselves from Rita.
It's my time, it's my time
Reiterating the speaker's claim on their time and expressing a reluctance to listen to Rita any longer.
And Rita I can hear you knocking at my door
Acknowledging Rita's continued presence at the speaker's door, underscoring the speaker's need for personal time.
It's my time, it's my time
Emphasizing once again the speaker's assertion of personal time and space in relation to Rita.
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