Where Were You
Falling Shadows: Unveiling Betrayal in 'Where Were You'
Lyrics
Thanks for the dinner, thanks for the wine
Expressing gratitude for the dinner and wine.
It's been a hell of an evening and I've had a good time
Reflecting on a enjoyable evening.
And now that it's over, well let's get it straight
Acknowledging the end of the evening and seeking clarity.
Don't think that I'm stupid, that I took the bait
Asserting intelligence and not falling for deception.
I know you're in trouble and you're on the mat
Awareness of someone being in trouble and facing challenges.
So before you get busy, well here's where it's at
Warning or advising before getting involved in something.
Chorus:
Chorus begins.
Where were you when I needed you
Questioning the absence of support when needed.
Where were you at the fall
Asking where the person was during a difficult time.
Where were you when the light went out
Questioning the absence during a challenging situation.
You were nowhere at all
Emphasizing complete absence during a critical moment.
Danny's a junkie and Susie's on bail
Introducing characters facing serious issues (Danny, Susie, Jimmy).
And Jimmy's still there in that Mexican jail
Highlighting Jimmy's incarceration in a Mexican jail.
And while you've been sitting with your face in your food
Criticizing the listener for being self-absorbed while others suffer.
Lucy's out there in that Norwegian wood
Referencing Lucy's situation in a place of difficulty.
You think you've got troubles, well what do you know
Minimizing the listener's perceived troubles.
And as for the favour you know where to go
Directing the listener where to go for help.
(chorus)
Chorus repeated.
You were the hero, you were the best
Recalling the listener as a hero in the past.
I was the fool that got left with the mess
Expressing feeling foolish and left with a mess.
And while you were living it up on the coast
Highlighting the listener's carefree lifestyle on the coast.
Yours truly was stuck here with a room full of ghosts
Describing the speaker's situation with haunting memories.
So hear what I tell you, you miserable clown
Conveying a warning or reprimand to the listener.
We're all gonna help you, on your way down
Declaring collective support for the listener's downfall.
(chorus x2)
Chorus repeated twice.
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