Lyrics
Between the lines I get it
Expressing understanding of hidden or implicit messages
But really when you spoke to me last night
Referencing a conversation from the previous night
Don't think I don't know what's going on here
Awareness of the situation, acknowledging understanding
Be sure I didn't come to steal your life
Assuring not intending harm or intrusion into someone's life
If you leave before midnight
Suggesting consequences if departure occurs before midnight
You standing in the bright lights
Being exposed to public attention or scrutiny
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to come back to me
Encouraging without fear to return after leaving
If you leave before midnight
Reiterating the importance of not leaving before midnight
You standing in the back lights,
Being in a less prominent position, possibly avoiding attention
Don't be afraid, yeah… don't be afraid to come back to me, yeah…
Encouraging without fear to return from a less visible position
In disguise, I'll come to you
Planning a visit in disguise or under a false appearance
Darling tonight, you will walk outside your door
Anticipating the other person leaving their place
Don't be surprised, if I told you
Preparing the listener for a revelation or confession
I'm not as strong as you at all
Admitting vulnerability or weakness compared to the listener
If you leave before midnight
Reiterating the consequences if leaving before midnight
You standing in the bright lights
Being exposed to bright lights, possibly symbolic of attention
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to come back to me
Encouraging without fear to return after being in the spotlight
If you leave before midnight
Reemphasizing the importance of not leaving before midnight
You standing in the bright lights
Being in the bright lights again, reinforcing attention
Don't be afraid, yeah… don't be afraid to come back to me
Encouraging without fear to return from a highly visible position
Cause no ones gonna know,
Highlighting the secrecy of the situation
If you stay or if you go
Indicating that the decision to stay or leave is uncertain
If you do or if you don't
Emphasizing the ambiguity of the listener's actions
At least you won't be alone, you won't be alone
Assuring that the listener won't be alone, regardless of the choice
No ones gonna go know
Repeating the idea that no one will be aware of the decision
If you stay or if you go
Reiterating the uncertainty of staying or leaving
If you do or if you don't
Reemphasizing the ambiguity of the listener's actions
At least you won't be alone, won't be alone
Ensuring that the listener won't be alone, regardless of the decision
If you leave before midnight
Reiterating the consequences if leaving before midnight
You standing in the bright lights
Being exposed to bright lights, possibly symbolic of attention
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to come to back to me
Encouraging without fear to return after being in the spotlight
If you leave before midnight
Reiterating the importance of not leaving before midnight
You standing in the bright lights
Being in the bright lights again, reinforcing attention
don't be afraid, hey... don't be afraid to come back to me
Encouraging without fear to return from a highly visible position
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