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I said show me your scars as I opened my heart
I expressed vulnerability by asking to see her emotional wounds while opening up myself.
and I’ll make them better with kisses
I promised to heal her scars with affectionate gestures like kisses.
She said trying to fix broken people’s a risk
She warned about the risks of trying to mend broken individuals, highlighting the danger of getting hurt in the process.
you cut yourself on the pieces
She revealed her own emotional pain, indicating that attempting to fix others had harmed her.
She said call me by my name and we’ll go out again
To rekindle the relationship, she requested to be addressed by her name and proposed going out for various experiences.
for drinks for lust and for laughter
I expressed that revisiting the past doesn't yield the same emotions because people are aware of hidden motives.
I said it’s never the same, when you go back again
Highlighting the challenge of genuine connection when people anticipate ulterior motives.
Cos everyone knows what you’re after
Revealing the difficulty in establishing trust due to preconceived notions about others' intentions.
One day she looked in the mirror the face so familiar
She observed her reflection, recognizing familiarity, but a loss of vitality and spark in her eyes.
But the sparkle had gone from her eyes
Despite external attempts to conceal emotional wounds, the impact of passing time became evident.
The high heels and rags couldn’t cover the cracks
The superficial attempts to hide emotional scars, such as fancy attire, couldn't mask the effects of aging.
left by the years passing by
Acknowledging the visible signs of aging and the emotional toll it takes on an individual.
She said her Guardian angel was drunk when she met me
She humorously attributed our meeting to her Guardian angel being intoxicated, suggesting fate played a role.
It could never have happened otherwise
Emphasizing the uniqueness of their connection and implying it was destined to happen.
but the stars rule our destiny, for me it was heavenly
Attributing their connection to cosmic forces, presenting it as a heavenly experience.
bodies ruling our lives
Describing the impact of physical desires on human lives.
Chorus
Chorus: Highlighting the transient nature of human existence until significant life events.
we’re all just mortals till that first kiss
Chorus: Underscoring the transformative power of the first kiss in defining mortality.
And that second glass of wine
Chorus: Associating the second glass of wine with pivotal moments that shape our stories.
Our stories written on blank pages
Chorus: Expressing that our life experiences are like unwritten stories waiting to unfold.
Stars start to align
Chorus: Noting the alignment of circumstances that shape our destinies.
I said it’s strange here without you,
Expressing the sense of emptiness in the absence of the person, acknowledging their unique qualities.
there’s so many things about you
Reflecting on various aspects of the person, suggesting a deep understanding.
But go, if go you must
Accepting the inevitability of separation but expressing a reluctance to continue life without the person.
I don’t want to go on without you
Conveying the emotional difficulty of moving forward without the person.
But I know that I have to
Acknowledging the necessity of letting go despite the emotional pain.
My words are turning to dust
Expressing the fading impact of words as emotions become numb or lose significance.
When pawns become kings
Metaphorically describing societal transformations where seemingly insignificant individuals gain prominence.
And tramps become queens
Highlighting societal shifts where unconventional individuals gain unexpected significance.
We believe whatever we can
Emphasizing the human tendency to believe whatever seems attainable or desirable.
Veneers of glory and shrouds of garlands
Describing the superficial nature of success and the struggles hidden behind apparent glory.
While the thorns rip into our hands
Portraying the painful reality beneath the surface of apparent achievements.
Bridge
Bridge: Reflecting on the person as a distant memory, symbolized by a name inked on the skin.
And now she’s all but a memory
Bridge: Expressing fluctuating thoughts and emotions about the person, from fond memories to occasional neglect.
just a name inked on my arm
Bridge: Acknowledging the constant presence of the person in thoughts, despite occasional detachment.
I think of her fondly, then never then constantly
Bridge: Recognizing the absence of harmful intent from the person, understanding their impact was unintentional.
I know she never meant me any harm
Bridge: Concluding with an awareness that the person never meant harm.
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