Lyrics
It’s not over
Expressing that a situation or relationship is not concluded.
but it’s fading out
Indicating a gradual diminishing or weakening of the situation.
it’s awfully too familiar
Describing the situation as uncomfortably familiar.
it’s that taste i can’t get rid of
Referring to a lingering and unpleasant memory or experience.
And all this back and forth
Highlighting the toll taken by ongoing back-and-forth interactions.
slowly took its toll
Emphasizing the gradual negative impact of the repeated exchanges.
think it’s time
Suggesting that it's the appropriate moment for a change.
for both of us to go on
Proposing that both individuals involved should move forward.
With time we’ll get over - over each other
Anticipating eventual recovery and moving on from each other.
we’ll put on different faces
Planning to adopt different personas or attitudes.
act like strangers on a train
Envisioning a scenario where they act as strangers, distancing themselves emotionally.
I’ll keep feeding my ego
Acknowledging a tendency to boost self-esteem, possibly through attention or recognition.
with this little piece of fame
Associating the ego reinforcement with a small amount of fame.
So is this who I’ve become?
Reflecting on a potential undesirable self-transformation.
this big man child on the run
Characterizing oneself as an immature adult trying to escape responsibilities.
teasing my way in
Describing a behavior of enticing others with no commitment.
then gone with the wind
Comparing the departure to a fleeting, unpredictable event.
And how satirical
Commenting on the ironic or mocking nature of the situation.
that I still play the role
Admitting to continuing a role despite awareness of its futility.
a lost cause out to cause a lot more trouble
Characterizing oneself as a lost cause causing trouble.
With time we’ll get over - over each other
Reiterating the expectation of eventual recovery and moving on.
we’ll put on different faces
Repeating the idea of adopting different personas to cope.
act like strangers on a train
Re-emphasizing the goal of behaving like strangers to facilitate emotional distance.
I’ll keep feeding my ego
Reiterating the self-esteem reinforcement through a modest level of fame.
with this little piece of fame
Empty line; may indicate the end of the thought or song.
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