Lyrics
I felt anxious when I came
The speaker experienced anxiety upon arrival.
And things were never the same
After arriving, circumstances underwent a significant change.
I felt anxious when I came
Repetition of the initial feeling of anxiety upon arrival.
And things were never the same
Continuation of the changed atmosphere post-arrival.
I felt anxious when I came
Reiteration of the persistent anxious feeling upon coming.
And things were never the same
Continued impact on the speaker's life since arriving.
I felt anxious when I came
Restating the ongoing anxiety linked to the arrival.
And things were never the same
Reemphasizing the lasting impact on the speaker's experiences.
I felt anxious when I came
Repetition, highlighting the enduring nature of the anxiety.
And things were never the same
Continued lasting changes in the speaker's life.
They're never the same
Affirmation that things remain permanently altered.
Renegade
Introduction of the term "Renegade," suggesting defiance or rebellion.
A photo fades
A photograph loses its clarity or significance.
Out of frame
Something important is excluded or marginalized from view.
Gave up all he knew for what he wanted
Someone sacrificed familiarity for their desires.
Diamond ring
A valuable symbol (diamond ring) contrasted with pain.
Designer pain
Pain crafted or designed with intention.
Centerfold
A central, featured image reminiscent of a magazine spread.
Summer rain
A contrasting image, possibly representing a turbulent period.
When he left he thought that change was nothing...
Upon departure, change was perceived as inconsequential.
I thought things would stay the same forever
The speaker expected constancy in life.
How naive you people change whenever
Expressing surprise at people's capacity for change.
I thought home would stay the same forever
The anticipation that home would remain unchanged.
People grow and people fade with weather, whenever
People evolve and fade, influenced by external factors.
I felt anxious when I came
Recurrence of the initial anxiety upon arrival.
And things were never the same
Reiteration of the lasting impact and changes.
I felt anxious when I came
Repetition emphasizing the persistent feelings of anxiety.
And things were never the same
Restating the enduring alterations in the speaker's life.
I felt anxious when I came
Emphasizing the ongoing, unchanged anxiety linked to arrival.
And things were never the same
Continued enduring impact and altered circumstances.
I felt anxious when I came
Reiteration of the lasting anxiety experienced upon coming.
And things were never the same
Affirmation that things persistently remain different.
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