Lyrics
Taking in the party
Taking part in the gathering or social event
He put me down for awhile
He made me feel inadequate or inferior for some time
100 watts of ambition
He exudes a strong drive or desire to succeed (metaphorically represented by "100 watts of ambition")
Springing off his smile
His enthusiastic demeanor and happiness are infectious
His lips hooked set to kiss me
He appeared ready to kiss me but then withdrew or shut down emotionally
But he closed up like a fist
He became closed off or uncommunicative, like a clenched fist
He's got a fortune in charm
He possesses an abundance of charm or charisma
And makes a gift out of empty arms
Despite his charm, he tends to push people away or not fully embrace them emotionally
But I was sold, I was sold, no one had to convince me
Despite his flaws, the narrator was convinced or drawn in without persuasion
Bending over backwards
Going to great lengths to please or accommodate
I watched the light burn out
The positivity or spark faded away
His excuses fell like diamonds
His justifications for behavior seemed valuable and rare
Brilliant, cutting, lost and found
His charm is impressive yet sharp, capable of being hurtful but also capable of redemption
He's got a fortune in charm
Reiteration of his abundant charm and tendency to keep emotional distance
And makes a gift out of empty arms
Despite his shortcomings, the narrator was captivated without persuasion
But I was sold, I was sold, no one had to convince me
Repeated affirmation of being drawn in without external influence
(I don't believe it)
Expressing disbelief or doubt about the situation
(believe it)
Reaffirmation of disbelief or doubt
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