Lyrics
Yeah her cigarettes are expired
Expressing that the girl's cigarettes are no longer valid or effective, possibly symbolizing something past its prime.
You don't have to call me a liar
Reacting to being called a liar, suggesting a defensive response to an accusation.
You don't have to call me at all
Asking not to be contacted, possibly reflecting a desire for space or solitude.
Picking up those crumbs of innocence you left behind that night
Referencing remnants of innocence from a previous encounter, indicating a nostalgic or regretful tone.
Now there's tears in your eyes and there's fear in my eyes baby
Describing emotions in both parties, with tears in the girl's eyes and fear in the speaker's eyes, highlighting emotional turmoil.
Distracting yourself with those Marlboros
Noting the girl's use of Marlboros (cigarettes) as a distraction, possibly from the emotional situation.
I love how you look from your head to toes
Expressing admiration for the girl's appearance from head to toe.
But I can't let you in if you won't fall in love
Stating a condition for letting the girl in, implying a requirement for her to fall in love.
And her cigarettes are expired
Reiterating that the girl's cigarettes are expired, reinforcing the theme of something past its prime.
You don't have to call me a liar
Repeating the reaction to being called a liar, emphasizing the emotional impact of the accusation.
You don't have to call me at all
Reiterating the desire not to be contacted, underscoring a need for distance.
She threw herself into the fire
Describing an intense action of throwing oneself into the fire, possibly symbolizing a self-destructive or risky behavior.
I swear I'm not much of a crier
Claiming not to cry often, suggesting emotional resilience or numbness.
Her teardrops and ash were her own pitfall
Describing tears and ash as the girl's downfall, emphasizing the consequences of emotional actions.
But I don't want your empathy
Rejecting empathy, possibly indicating a desire to handle emotions independently or a resistance to pity.
You're too good to me my girl
Complimenting the girl for being too good, expressing a positive view of her qualities.
Go and tell all your friends
Instructing the girl to share their situation with friends, possibly as a way of seeking advice or support.
Put these roads to an end
Encouraging an end to the current situation, possibly suggesting a resolution or closure.
And I promise you you'll find another boy
Promising the girl will find another boy, expressing hope for her future happiness.
Ain't that a joy
Highlighting the joy in the possibility of the girl finding someone new.
Yeah her cigarettes are expired
Repeating that the girl's cigarettes are expired, maintaining the theme of something no longer effective.
You don't have to call me a liar
Reiterating the reaction to being called a liar, emphasizing the emotional impact of the accusation.
You don't have to call me at all
Reiterating the desire not to be contacted, underscoring a need for distance.
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