Lyrics
Always collecting seashells around your waterbed
Expressing a consistent habit of collecting seashells near a waterbed.
Moody as the weather and Momma seems upset
Describing a moody atmosphere resembling unsettled weather, and the mother figure appears upset.
I've never seen the pale waves
Noticing the absence of vibrant emotions or experiences ("pale waves").
You always leave to ride them, but you never take me with
Feeling left out as the person constantly leaves to experience things without involving the speaker.
So I keep collecting
Continuing to collect seashells despite feeling neglected.
I made a star for you
Creating a metaphorical star as a symbolic gesture for the person.
I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
-I made a star for you!
-I made a star for you
Reiterating the creation of the metaphorical star, emphasizing its beauty and dedication.
I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
-I made a star!
-Sometimes I feel the shame of how much we relate
Expressing a sense of shame about the deep connection and similarity with the person.
I'm the mirror of your pain and my damage is your effect
Acknowledging that the speaker reflects the pain of the person, with the person's issues affecting the speaker.
Don't you see it now?
Questioning if the person recognizes the speaker's efforts to maintain the relationship.
How much I try to stay using all the pieces washed ashore
Describing attempts to stay connected using the pieces of the relationship that have washed ashore.
But your riptide's erratic
Highlighting the unpredictable and turbulent nature of the person's influence ("riptide's erratic").
You only show up for yourself
Pointing out the person's self-centered nature, only showing up for their own needs.
Tell me is that how you treat one of your own?
Questioning if this is how the person treats their own kin.
Acknowledge my name!
Demanding recognition and acknowledgment from the person.
I made a star for you
Repeating the creation of the metaphorical star, emphasizing the dedication despite the challenges.
I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
-I made a star for you!
-I made a star for you
-I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
-I made a star!
-I made
Introducing a pause or reflective moment in the creative process.
I made a star for you
Concluding with a final affirmation of creating the metaphorical star.
I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
-I made a star for you!
-I made a star for you
-I made a star, a pretty star
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