Not for Me
Whispers of Love and Regret: Forth Wanderers' 'Not for Me' Explained
Lyrics
I'll lay down with you
I express a willingness to be close to you.
Felt your breath
I felt your breath, indicating physical proximity.
I don't care what is true
I don't care about objective truths or facts.
Against my chest
Your head is against my chest, a sign of intimacy.
Your hands I slip through
I easily move through your hands, suggesting a comfortable connection.
More or less
The degree of connection is variable, more or less.
I can't feel the earth beneath my feet
I feel disconnected from the world beneath me.
Flowers bloom but not for me
Despite external beauty (flowers bloom), I don't experience joy.
Ooh, ooh
Expressing emotional sound, possibly frustration or longing (ooh, ooh).
I woke up with you
I woke up in your presence.
Put on my shoes
I prepared to leave discreetly, implying a secretive departure.
And left before you saw me
I left before you noticed, possibly to avoid confrontation.
Though I swore you were only half asleep
Despite my departure, I believe you were only partially awake.
Yeah, I left before you saw me
Reiteration of leaving before being seen.
Before you could follow
Anticipating the possibility of being followed.
I should have known
A realization of a mistake or missed opportunity.
I should have known
Regret for not foreseeing the consequences.
Soaking wet I stand warm and free
Describing a physical state while addressing emotional tension.
Are you upset? I am
Acknowledging potential upset or emotional disturbance.
I think you see
Suggesting that the other person may understand the emotional state.
I can't feel the earth beneath my feet
Reiteration of feeling disconnected from the environment.
Flowers bloom but not for me
Despite external beauty, internal emotional fulfillment is lacking.
And left before you saw me
Repeat of leaving before being noticed, emphasizing a recurring theme.
Though I swore you were only half asleep
Reiteration of the belief that the other person was only partially awake.
Yeah, I left before you saw me
Continued emphasis on leaving before being seen.
Before you could follow
Anticipating the possibility of pursuit or follow-up.
I should have known
Reflecting on the regret of not realizing the consequences earlier.
I should have known
Reiteration of the regret for not foreseeing the outcomes.
I know you'll love me so, I take my time
Expressing confidence in the reciprocation of love, taking one's time.
I spend the night in your bed
Spending the night in intimacy, physically and emotionally.
I am bare and unread
Being vulnerable and open, awaiting the touch of the other person.
Open and eager to the touch of your hand
Expressing receptivity to the touch of the other person's hand.
I know you'll love me so, I take my time
Reiteration of confidence in mutual love, taking time.
I spend the night in your bed
Continued physical and emotional intimacy through the night.
I am bare and unread
Reiteration of vulnerability and openness to the touch of the other person.
Open and eager to the touch of your hand
Continued receptivity to the touch, emphasizing eagerness.
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