Lyrics
There was you, staring at the ceiling
Expressing the presence of someone (you) observing or contemplating while looking at the ceiling.
fighting all the feelings of being ignored
Describing the struggle with emotions of neglect or being overlooked.
there was you, smiling so sweetly
Highlighting the presence of the same person (you), now smiling in a charming manner.
not dancing discreetly, with all of the boys/bores
Contrasting the previous discreet behavior with a more open and visible enjoyment, possibly dancing with others.
gotta get me out of this 'cause my head is swimming
Feeling overwhelmed and a need to escape the current situation due to intense thoughts.
& now you're all upset
Noting that the person (you) is now upset, adding emotional complexity to the situation.
help me out of the gutter
Requesting assistance to overcome difficulties, possibly metaphorically represented by being in the gutter.
'cause it's still before lockout, and i know you've got me now
Acknowledging the support before a certain time (lockout) and expressing confidence in being cared for.
you made the first contact
Reflecting on the initiation of contact by the person (you).
now it's too late to go back, (to) like it was before
Indicating a point of no return, unable to revert to the way things were.
and i know I shouldn't be thinking, thinking about sleeping with you anymore
Recognizing the inappropriateness of continuing thoughts about a romantic involvement with the person (you).
gotta get me out of this 'cause my head is swimming
Reiterating the overwhelming feelings and the impact on the thought process.
& now you're all upset
Reconfirming the emotional state of the person (you) being upset.
help me out of the gutter
Requesting assistance again to overcome challenges, possibly of a metaphorical nature.
'cause it's still before lockout
Stating the urgency before a specific time (lockout).
could you get me out of this place?
Seeking help to escape from the current place or situation.
I don't care what you say about her
Expressing indifference to what others say about a third person and emphasizing a personal connection with that person (black flower).
she's still my black flower, i know she used to be yours
Describing a shared history with the mentioned person (black flower), acknowledging a past connection.
& I know i shouldn't be thinking, thinking about about sleeping with you anymore
Reiterating the inappropriate nature of continuing thoughts about a romantic involvement with the person (you).
gotta get me out of this town
Expressing a desire to leave the current town or situation.
'cause we're on to a winner
Claiming success or progress and hinting at an ongoing journey.
but i'm not done yet
Acknowledging that there is more to experience or achieve.
help me out of the gutter, 'cause it's still before lockout and I know you still love me
Requesting assistance to overcome challenges, with a reminder of the enduring love from the person (you).
there was you
Repeating the presence and significance of the person (you).
there was you
Reaffirming the focus on the person (you).
only you
Emphasizing the exclusivity of the connection with the person (you).
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