Lyrics
The other day I saw your face
Reflecting on a recent encounter where the speaker saw the person's face.
I couldn't say or display
Expressing difficulty in articulating or showing emotions in that moment.
The things you do to me
Acknowledging the impact of the person's actions on the speaker.
But that's okay because it was a dream
Conveying that the encounter was a dream, providing solace for any negative emotions.
You seemed so sad
Observing the person's apparent sadness during the dream.
I had to grab
Describing the speaker's instinct to offer comfort by reaching out and grabbing the person's hand.
Your hand and tell you it's all okay
Assuring the person that everything is okay.
You know that I still love you alright
Reiterating the speaker's enduring love for the person.
When will I see you again
Posing a question about the next meeting with the person.
There's one thing, there's one thing that
Highlighting a specific need or desire.
That I need, that I need and
Repetition of the need, emphasizing its importance.
When will my life ever begin
Pondering when significant life events will unfold.
The walls are slowly closing in on me
Expressing a feeling of confinement as life progresses.
There's one thing, that I need
Reiteration of a specific need or desire: solidarity.
Solidarity
Introducing the theme of solidarity as a crucial element.
The coffee stain upon my shirt
Metaphorically linking a coffee stain on the speaker's shirt to a past wound inflicted by the person.
Looks like the blood you drew from me
Comparing the coffee stain to the blood drawn during their teenage years.
When we were teens
Referencing a shared history of experiences during adolescence.
So far between playgrounds
Highlighting the vast distance between the carefree days of playing and the complexities of adulthood, including financial struggles (bankruptcy).
And filed bankruptcy
Continuation of the challenges faced in adulthood.
I want you to
Expressing a desire for the person to perceive the reality of the situation.
See the truth
Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the truth.
But you just can't stop
Highlighting a struggle to break free from a pattern of behavior.
When can I see you again
Repeating the question about the next encounter with the person.
There's one thing, there's one thing that
Reiteration of a specific need or desire: solidarity.
That I need, that I need and
Repetition of the need, underscoring its significance.
When will my life ever begin
Persistently questioning when transformative life experiences will unfold.
The walls are slowly closing in on me
Reiterating the feeling of confinement as life progresses.
There's one thing, that I need
Reiteration of a specific need or desire: solidarity.
Solidarity
Restating the importance of solidarity as a crucial element.
There's one thing, there's one thing that
Repetition of the need, emphasizing its importance.
That I need, that I need
Concluding with a final plea for the desired solidarity.
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