Are Friends Electric
Lonely Reflections: Electric Friendships and Broken Bonds
Lyrics
It's cold outside
Expressing the coldness of the environment.
And the paint's peeling off of my walls
Describing the deteriorating condition of the speaker's living space.
There's a man outside
Noticing a man outside wearing distinctive clothing and smoking.
In a long coat, grey hat, smoking a cigarette
Providing details about the man's appearance and actions.
Now the light fades out
Transitioning to a moment where the light dims, prompting self-reflection.
And I wonder what I'm doing
Expressing confusion about the current situation.
In a room like this
Questioning the appropriateness of being in the current room.
There's a knock on the door
Receiving a knock on the door, initiating a moment of recollection.
And just for a second I thought
Briefly thinking about someone from the past.
I remembered you
Realizing a fleeting memory of someone.
So now I'm alone
Being alone and gaining the ability to think independently.
Now I can think for myself
Reflecting on personal thoughts without external influence.
About little deals
Contemplating small deals and unresolved matters.
And issues
Considering issues that are not fully comprehensible.
And things that I just don't understand
Reflecting on a past deception or evasion.
A white lie that night
Recalling a misleading statement made during the mentioned night.
Or a sly touch at times
Referring to subtle or secret physical contact at times.
I don't think it meant anything to you
Doubting the significance of those actions to the other person.
So I open the door
Opening the door to someone previously left in the hallway.
It's the 'friend' that I'd left in the hallway
Inviting the person inside.
'Please sit down'
Offering a seat to the visitor.
A candlelit shadow on a wall near the bed
Noticing a shadow on the wall created by candlelight.
You know I hate to ask
Reluctantly inquiring about the nature of the relationship.
But are 'friends' electric?
Poetically asking if 'friends' are electric, possibly alluding to emotional detachment.
Only mine's broke down
Revealing that the speaker's 'friend' is malfunctioning or emotionally distant.
And now I've no-one to love
Expressing loneliness due to the malfunctioning relationship.
So I found out your reasons
Discovering the reasons behind phone calls and smiles, causing emotional pain.
For the phone calls and smiles
Expressing hurt and loneliness resulting from the newfound understanding.
And it hurts
Acknowledging the emotional pain caused by the revelation.
And I'm lonely
Reiterating feelings of loneliness and regret.
And I should never have tried
Regretting attempting to understand the situation.
And I missed you tonight
Mentioning a missed opportunity for connection.
It must be time to leave
Suggesting it's time to leave due to the emotional impact.
You see it meant everything to me
Highlighting the significant meaning of the encounter.
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