Because You.
Discovering Life's Meaning through You
Lyrics
maybe now is not the time to sit around and wait to die because you
Contemplating the inappropriateness of idly waiting for death at this moment, possibly influenced by someone ("because you").
because you
Repetition of the importance of the unidentified "you" in the context of the reflection.
you showed me there's much more to life than waiting around for the right time to be you
Realization that life offers more than waiting for the perfect moment, inspired by the influence of "you."
to be you
Reiteration of the impact of "you" on the perspective of life.
you are the first thing i've gotten right in my whole life
Acknowledging "you" as a positive and significant aspect, potentially a person or an element that brought positivity.
so maybe it was worth the time I spent in my disguise that you peeled away with
Recognition of the value of the time spent shedding a disguise, guided by "you" with careful revelation.
careful hands we left them at the produce stand with the lies I told myself that I was
Reflection on abandoning self-deception ("lies") at a produce stand, suggesting a metaphorical shedding of falsehoods.
fine without getting help oh why
Expressing the difficulty of seeking help despite internal struggles ("oh why").
oh why did I
Pondering the reason behind a previous action or decision ("oh why did I").
turn on the news and it's getting pretty bad wouldn't you say
Observation of the negative state of the world through the news, with a rhetorical question about its severity.
well I think will be all right because I never expect much anyway
Maintaining optimism in the face of adversity, possibly influenced by a tendency not to expect much.
you make me laugh and you see my worth is not at all how small I thought it
Recognition of the positive impact of "you," emphasizing the importance of the relationship in redefining self-worth.
was to be you go and recognize the light in me and
Acknowledgment of "you" recognizing the light within, emphasizing the mutual influence and positive regard.
you swear to God you'll start to cry if I were to say something unkind
Expressing the emotional response of "you" if faced with unkind words about oneself, highlighting the unconditional support.
about me and that's because all you see is the good in me oh
Stating that "you" only perceives the good in the speaker, emphasizing a positive and affirming perspective.
you're the other half of me oh no no no
Affirming the essential connection and interdependence with "you" as the other half of the speaker.
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