It's Only Paper
Love's Redemption: Gene Rockwell's Apology in Musical Notes
Lyrics
Hello darling
Greeting and attention-getter, establishing communication.
I just had to telephone
Expressing urgency in the need to communicate via phone.
There's something I must tell you
Hinting at important information to share.
Before your postman comes along
Warning about a message before the regular mail arrives.
Wrote you a letter
Reference to a written message after a recent argument.
After we quarrelled yesterday
Clarifying that the letter wasn't intentional but driven by jealousy.
But I didn't mean to write it
Admitting the unintended nature of the written message.
Oh, jealousy got in the way
Jealousy is acknowledged as a factor that influenced the letter.
It's only paper
Emphasizing that the letter is just a physical object, downplaying its significance.
Tear it up
Suggesting to destroy the letter, indicating a desire to erase its content.
Please, don't you read it
Asking not to read the letter, reinforcing the idea that its content is not genuine.
And if I've called too late
Addressing the timing of the call, possibly acknowledging it as inconvenient.
Don't you believe it
Encouraging skepticism about the content of the letter and the call's purpose.
Don't believe it
Repeating the idea that the letter is insignificant, just paper.
It's only paper
Reiterating that the letter's content wasn't intentional.
Words I didn't mean to write
Acknowledging the written words but expressing they were not meant sincerely.
Let me show how much I love you
Offering to demonstrate love and make amends.
Let make it up tonight
Expressing a desire to reconcile and repair the relationship.
Yes, I know you're angry
Acknowledging the partner's justified anger.
And I know you've got a right to be
Recognizing the partner's right to be upset.
Ah, but it hurts so much to see you flirt
Expressing emotional pain from witnessing the partner's flirting.
Right in front of me
Highlighting the impact of the partner's actions on the speaker.
I know you didn't mean it
Believing the partner didn't mean to cause harm.
It's just your little way of coming on
Interpreting the partner's behavior as a habitual way of approaching situations.
But angel, you don't know how much I love you
Expressing deep love for the partner despite the misunderstandings.
Forgive me, I was wrong
Apologizing and seeking forgiveness for the misunderstanding.
It's only paper
Repeating the idea that the letter is just a physical object.
Tear it up
Encouraging the destruction of the letter as a symbolic act.
Please don't you read it
Requesting not to read the letter, reinforcing its lack of genuine sentiment.
And if I've called too late
Reiterating awareness of the potentially inconvenient timing of the call.
Don't you believe it
Emphasizing skepticism about the content of the letter and the call's timing.
Don't believe it
Repeating the idea that the letter is merely paper.
It's only paper
Stating again that the written words were not meant sincerely.
Words I didn't mean to write
Acknowledging the existence of the written words but disclaiming their sincerity.
Let me show you how much I love you
Reiterating the desire to demonstrate love and make amends.
Let me make it up tonight
Expressing a renewed commitment to reconcile and repair the relationship.
Let me show you how much I love you
Repeating the offer to show love and make amends, reinforcing commitment.
Let me make it up tonight
Reiterating the commitment to reconcile and make amends specifically tonight.
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