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How does it feel
Expressing a question about the emotional impact of certain actions.
To treat me like you do?
Questioning the treatment received and seeking an understanding of the behavior.
When you've laid your hands upon me
Reflecting on a physical interaction, possibly implying intimacy.
And told me who you are?
Questioning the identity or honesty of the person involved in the interaction.
Thought I was mistaken
Acknowledging a previous misunderstanding or confusion.
I thought I heard your words
Recalling a past conversation or statement made by the other person.
Tell me, how do I feel?
Pondering one's own emotions and seeking understanding.
Tell me now, how do I feel?
Reiterating the desire to know and understand one's feelings.
Those who came before me
Referencing those who preceded in a similar situation or role.
Lived through their vocations
Describing the life experiences and careers of those who came before.
From the past until completion
Spanning from the past to the present completion, emphasizing continuity.
They'll turn away no more
Indicating a turning point where avoidance is no longer an option.
And I still find it so hard
Expressing difficulty in coping with a situation or emotion.
To say what I need to say
Struggling to articulate what needs to be said.
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Expecting guidance or direction from the other person.
Just how I should feel today
Anticipating advice on how to feel in the present moment.
I see a ship in the harbor
Observing a symbolic ship in the harbor, possibly representing opportunities.
I can and shall obey
Expressing willingness to follow commands or instructions.
But if it wasn't for your misfortune
Connecting personal well-being to another person's misfortune.
I'd be a heavenly person today
Imagining a better self if not for the influence of the other's troubles.
And I thought I was mistaken
Repeating the acknowledgment of a past error or misconception.
And I thought I heard you speak
Recalling a moment of hearing the other person speak, possibly a revelation.
Tell me, how do I feel?
Pose the question again about emotions and seeking an answer.
Tell me now, how should I feel?
Reiterating the request for guidance on current emotions.
Now I stand here waiting
Transitioning to a state of waiting, possibly for a response or resolution.
I thought I told you to leave me
Recalling an instruction to leave, indicating a desire for solitude.
While I walked down to the beach
Describing a solitary walk to the beach, a reflective or contemplative act.
Tell me, how does it feel
Posing the question once more about the emotional impact.
When your heart grows cold?
Exploring the emotional consequence when one's heart becomes cold.
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