Running Down
Chasing Shadows: A Tale of Love's Last Stand
Lyrics
I've been running down now
The speaker expresses a continuous sense of running down.
Coming to a stop now
The speaker is coming to a stop, possibly indicating a pause or reflection.
Think you just need to settle down
Suggesting the need for calmness and stability in a situation.
Not sure how much longer I'll be around
The speaker is uncertain about how much longer they will be present or involved.
But she just can't emote
Describing someone who struggles to express emotions.
Pictures on her wall don't stay the same
Implies that the pictures on the wall are not constant, indicating change.
Nothing really worked for her
Nothing seems to have worked positively for the person being referred to.
His eyes are the only image in her brain
Highlighting that the person's thoughts are dominated by a specific image.
Time's been running down
Time is running out or passing quickly.
Slow down
An urging to slow down, possibly addressing the pace of life.
And girl
The speaker addresses someone with the term "girl."
I've been running down
Reiteration of the speaker running down, possibly emotionally.
But could you fill me up?
Requesting emotional fulfillment from the addressed person.
Why'd you have to skip town?
Questioning the reason for the person leaving abruptly.
Girl take it slow
Encouraging the girl to take things slowly.
Just give me a little more time
Asking for more time in the relationship.
I'm dealing with your ghost
The speaker is dealing with the lingering memories or impact of the person who left.
But I just can't move on
Despite the emotional struggle, the speaker can't move on.
There's nothing left to do
Expressing a sense of hopelessness or lack of options.
I guess I'll just kick up my shoes
Considering the option of letting go and moving on.
I'll be waiting here for you
The speaker will wait for the person, expressing commitment.
Time's been running down
Reiteration of time running down, suggesting a sense of urgency.
Slow down
Reiterating the plea to slow down in the context of time.
And girl
Addressing the girl again in the context of running down emotionally.
I've been running down
Continuation of the theme of emotional running down.
But could you fill me up?
Repeating the request for emotional fulfillment from the girl.
I've been running down now
Reiteration of the speaker running down emotionally.
Been coming to a stop now
Repeating the idea of coming to a stop, possibly reflecting on the emotional journey.
I think you need to settle down
Restating the need for the person to settle down, suggesting stability.
Not sure how much longer I'll be around
Reiteration of uncertainty about the speaker's duration of presence.
It's all falling apart you see
Describing a situation that is falling apart.
Zero to sixty
A metaphorical speed reference, indicating a rapid decline or change.
Do you even wanna be with me?
Expressing uncertainty about the other person's desire to be in the relationship.
Oh I don't wanna know
The speaker prefers not to know certain truths.
Tell me if its all true
Seeking confirmation about the truth of a situation.
I've got nothing left to lose
The speaker feels they have nothing left to lose.
(Could you fill me up? Could you fill me up?)
Repeating the request for emotional fulfillment.
And all I ever wanted was you
Expressing that the speaker's desire was simple and focused on the addressed person.
(Could you fill me up? Could you fill me up?)
Repeating the desire for emotional fulfillment from the addressed person.
'Cause I've been running down
Reiteration of the speaker's emotional running down.
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