Round About Way
Navigating Heartbreak: George Strait's Round About Way
Lyrics
As far as all my friends can tell
Expressing that outwardly, the speaker seems to handle the breakup well according to friends.
I took her leavin' well - that's kinda right
Acknowledging that the perception of handling the departure well is somewhat accurate.
'Cause when I'm out with them
When socializing with friends, the speaker avoids letting memories of the past relationship dominate the evening.
I don't let her memory rule the night
Emphasizing the speaker's effort to control emotions and not be overwhelmed by memories.
For the most part I'm okay
Overall, the speaker is doing fine, but there is still a lingering sense of longing.
But I still miss her in a round about way
Despite general well-being, there's an enduring feeling of missing the ex-partner in a subtle way.
Around about the time that midnight rolls around
Indicating a specific time, midnight, when emotions resurface.
That's around about the time my tears start falling down
At midnight, tears start flowing, signifying a vulnerable moment.
'Cause she's not around
Highlighting the absence of the ex-partner during these emotional moments.
I come unwound and my heart breaks
During emotional times, the speaker becomes unraveled, and heartbreak resurfaces.
Yeah, I still miss her in a round about way
Reiterating that, even in specific circumstances, the speaker still misses the ex-partner.
I no longer sit alone for hours by the phone
No longer spending excessive time waiting for the ex-partner to call.
Wishin' she would call
Reflecting on the past, acknowledging the absence of the ex-partner's calls.
And just the other day
Recently, the speaker removed a reminder of the ex-partner from their living space.
I took her smilin' face down off my wall
Taking a tangible step to move forward by removing a picture of the ex-partner.
I've come a long long way
Acknowledging personal growth and progress since the breakup.
But I still miss her in a round about way
Despite progress, there's still a subtle, indirect yearning for the ex-partner.
Around about the time that midnight rolls around
Revisiting the theme of midnight as a trigger for emotional vulnerability.
That's around about the time my tears start falling down
Emphasizing the emotional impact at midnight, leading to tears.
'Cause she's not around
Reiterating the pain of the ex-partner's absence during vulnerable moments.
I come unwound and my heart breaks
Describing the emotional unraveling and heartbreak during these times.
Yeah, I still miss her in a round about way
Despite efforts to move on, there's still a lingering, indirect longing for the ex-partner.
Yeah, I still miss her in a round about way
Concluding with the affirmation that the speaker still misses the ex-partner in a subtle, roundabout manner.
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