Alison
Unveiling Heartbreak: Alison's Struggle in a World of Deception
Lyrics
Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl.
Reunion after a long time, expressing amusement.
And with the way you look I understand
Observation of the listener's appearance.
That you are not impressed.
Acknowledgment that the listener is unimpressed.
But I heard you let that little friend of mine
Reference to a past romantic encounter.
Take off your party dress.
Implying a level of intimacy with the listener.
I'm not going to get too sentimental
Commitment to avoid excessive sentimentality.
Like those other sticky valentines,
Contrasting with traditional romantic gestures.
Cause I don't know if you've been loving somebody.
Uncertainty about the listener's current romantic status.
I only know it isn't mine.
Acknowledging lack of information about the listener's feelings.
Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Recognizing the listener's struggles in the world.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true.
Expressing a genuine and true intention.
Well I see you've got a husband now.
Acknowledging the listener's current marital status.
Did he leave your pretty fingers lying
Suggesting a potential negative outcome in the marriage.
In the wedding cake?
Imagery of a wedding-related situation.
You used to hold him right in your hand.
Recalling physical closeness with the listener's spouse.
I'll bet he took all he could take.
Suspecting the listener's spouse reached a breaking point.
Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking
Expressing a desire to silence the listener at times.
When I hear the silly things that you say.
Criticizing the listener's communication.
I think somebody better put out the big light,
Suggesting a need to end a negative situation.
Cause I can't stand to see you this way.
Expressing discomfort at witnessing the listener's distress.
Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Reiteration of understanding the listener's struggles.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true.
Reaffirmation of sincere intentions.
My aim is true
Repetition of the commitment to truthful intentions.
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