Wake Up With The Fleas
Choices and Consequences: Wake Up With The Fleas by Greg Douma
Lyrics
There was that time we went dancing stayed out all night long
Recollecting a night of dancing that lasted till morning
We didn't sit to take a rest even when we didn't like the song
Continuing despite not enjoying the music, symbolizing persistence
A few months later by the jukebox I held out my hand
Offering a gesture, possibly for reconciliation or connection
Your gaze was looking elsewhere I just couldn't understand
Feeling ignored or disconnected due to the partner's distraction
We all make choices we're bound to disagree
Acknowledging differing choices in relationships
If freedom's what you're after start by freeing me
Requesting freedom within the relationship
Tell me darling you surprised by what you see?
Asking if the partner is surprised by the current situation
You lie down with the dogs wake up with the fleas
Consequence of being associated with negative influences
When you ran to your old buddies you said friendships never die
Partner seeking comfort or familiarity with old friends
We both know your motivation was to find a little high
Searching for a temporary high or escape
And when I asked you about it you said I didn't need to know
Being evasive about actions and choices
Well if I'm a need to know then I need you to go
Expressing the need for space if not given necessary information
We all make choices we're bound to disagree
Reiteration of differing choices and potential conflicts
If freedom's what you're after start by freeing me
Request for liberation within the relationship
Tell me darling you upset by what you see?
Asking if the partner is disturbed by the current state
You lie down with the dogs wake up with the fleas
Repeated emphasis on the consequences of negative associations
Sooner or later you'll be back here with a flower in your hair
Predicting the partner's return, seemingly unchanged
Going on all innocent of history unaware
Expectation of the partner's ignorance of past conflicts
But I've been writing this here song now for what feels like 30 years
Expressing the duration of emotional turmoil and frustration
And I'm choosing now to sing it rather than waste another tear
Choosing to express feelings through music rather than sorrow
We all make choices we're bound to disagree
Reiterating the acceptance of differing choices in relationships
If freedom's what you're after start by freeing me
Request for freedom within the relationship, repeated
Tell me darling are you sad by what you see?
Inquiring about the partner's emotional response to the situation
You lie down with the doggies wake up with the fleas
Reiterating the consequence of negative associations, repeated
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