Bleeding, Burning
Melodic Reflections: Love's Dilemma in 'Bleeding, Burning'
Lyrics
When I'm around you
Expressing uncertainty or confusion when in the presence of someone.
I don't know what to do
Continuation of the feeling of not knowing how to act or what to do.
I don't know what to do
Reiteration of the emotional state of confusion or indecision.
All this time waiting
Acknowledging the passage of time spent waiting for something.
Anticipating
Expressing eagerness or expectation for something to happen.
Everything you do
Acknowledging appreciation for everything the person does.
Would it be better
Pondering whether being together would improve the situation.
If we were together
Suggesting the idea of spending time together, possibly over drinks.
To sit and drink a few
Proposing a relaxed activity like sitting and drinking together.
When I'm around you
Reiteration of the feeling of confusion when around the person.
I don't know what to do
Continuation of the emotional state of uncertainty.
I don't know what to do
Reiteration of the emotional state of confusion or indecision.
(Woah)
An exclamation, possibly indicating strong emotion or emphasis.
Bleeding and burning
Describing a state of suffering or pain, both physically and emotionally.
Oh now I am learning
Expressing the realization and learning from the experience of bleeding and burning.
To do what I was told
Acknowledging adherence to advice or instructions received.
Let's make some music
Suggesting a desire to create something positive, like music.
Get hip to the grooving
Encouraging a lively and rhythmic engagement with life before it's too late.
Before we get too old
Emphasizing the importance of enjoying life before getting older.
Would it be better
Reiteration of the idea that being together might be beneficial.
If we were together
Reiteration of the suggestion to sit and share a few drinks.
To sit and drink a few
Proposal to engage in a relaxed and social activity.
When I'm around you
Reiteration of the feeling of uncertainty when in the person's presence.
I don't know what to do
Continuation of the emotional state of not knowing how to act.
I don't know what to do
Reiteration of the emotional state of confusion or indecision.
(Woah)
An exclamation, possibly indicating strong emotion or emphasis.
And I hate the way you see me
Expressing dislike for how the person perceives the speaker.
And I hate the way you need me
Expressing discomfort or resentment towards the person's dependency.
You were mine for a time girl
Reflecting on a past time when the person belonged to the speaker.
You were, all mine, all mine
Asserting ownership and nostalgia for a past relationship.
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