Lyrics
Who knows just how long it's supposed to last?
Reflecting on uncertainty about the duration of a situation.
'Cause I'm new in London
Expressing being new in London.
With my fresh face pressed up against the glass
Describing the experience of having a fresh face against glass, possibly metaphorical for being an outsider.
From the outside looking in
Observing from an external perspective.
Seems as difficult to stop as it is easy to begin
Highlighting the challenge of stopping something compared to starting it.
I'm in
Repetition emphasizing a sense of being "in."
I'm in
-I'm in, I'm in, I'm in, I'm in
-I'm in
-Who knows just how much we're supposed to take?
Pondering the threshold of endurance in a situation.
'Cause I need something to take the edge of my latest mistake
Expressing a need for something to ease the impact of a recent mistake.
From the outside looking in
Viewing a situation from an external perspective, similar to line 4.
Seems as difficult to stop as it is easy to begin
Reiterating the difficulty of stopping versus starting.
I'm in
Emphasizing a continued sense of being "in."
I'm in
-I'm in, I'm in, I'm in, I'm in
-I'm in
-They tell me everyone's excited
Referring to the excitement of others.
Now I've got my foot in the door
Expressing success in gaining entry or opportunity ("foot in the door").
Just point out where you want me to sign it
-Now I've got my foot in the door
-I'm in
Repetition emphasizing a sustained feeling of being "in."
I'm in
-I'm in, I'm in, I'm in, I'm in
-I'm in
-Who knows just how long it's supposed to last?
Returning to the theme of uncertainty about the duration of a situation.
'Cause I'm new in London
Reiterating being new in London.
With my fresh face pressed up against the glass
Recalling the experience of being an outsider against glass.
Up against the glass
Further describing the physical contact with the glass.
Against the glass, mmh
-Against the glass
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