Paper Girl
Echoes of Heartbreak: Guided by Voices' Poetic Tale in 'Paper Girl'
Lyrics
Don't you call me up
Requesting not to be contacted
To tell me that you're lonely
Rejecting communication about loneliness
I won't make things up
Not fabricating stories
To tell you that they're only for you
Refusing to create false narratives for someone's benefit
Cause that wouldn't make you feel any different about me
Recognizing that false assurances won't change feelings
Without me
Emphasizing the potential absence's impact
A message to the paper girl
Sending a message to someone fragile or delicate
Don't fall apart so easily
Encouraging resilience
Don't cry too much you'll get all wet
Advising against excessive crying
And that don't make much sense to me you see
Expressing confusion about a situation
Cause that would mend my heart and I won't feel blue
Rejecting the idea that fixing the situation will heal personal pain
That's not true
Challenging the notion of immediate emotional repair
I need more but it's not like me to fuss
Desiring more but resisting the urge to complain
With the problems of us
Avoiding dealing with relationship issues
When it's likely to be ??in this state with me??
Unclear phrase; possibly indicating a state of discomfort or uncertainty in the relationship
But here I go again
Acknowledging a cycle of behavior
And the paper girl's gonna blow away
Anticipating a fragile situation and impending departure
And it's one game that I won't play for you
Refusing to engage in certain relationship dynamics or games
For you and me
Stating a decision affecting both individuals
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