My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Love's Lament: A Melodic Confession
Lyrics
I'm picking up the phone and putting down this pen
I am stopping my writing to call you.
To let you know I'm writing you again
Informing you that I'm reaching out through writing again.
But it's not the same the names have all changed
The situation has changed; people involved have different names now.
And my best friend and ex girlfriend aren't to blame
My best friend and ex-girlfriend are not responsible for the current state.
I did this myself it's a sick cry for help
I caused my own problems; seeking help in a twisted way.
But it doesn't mean the situation's clean
The situation is not straightforward or resolved.
Additional stress that will come from the press
Anticipating additional stress from media attention.
The mess I made putting my life on parade
I created a mess by exposing my life publicly.
Now the writers can say "we were right all along
Critics can now say they were right about my relationship struggles.
You can't make someone love you with your songs"
Challenging the idea that songs can make someone love you.
And you don't know me
Asserting that others don't truly know the speaker.
But you owe me
Stating a claim that the listener owes the speaker some time.
A little time to find some piece of mind
Asking for time to find peace of mind.
And when you hold me
When embraced, the speaker feels less lonely.
I'm not so lonely
Believing it will be hard to leave the current life behind.
It will be difficult to leave this life behind
My sister always said that hardships come in two's
Quoting a saying about hardships coming in pairs.
A funeral and break up afternoon
Referring to a difficult time involving a funeral and a breakup.
There is really no good time for anyone to leave
No ideal time for anyone to leave.
In a couple weeks I'll get my chance to grieve
Awaiting a chance to grieve after a few weeks.
And hopefully by then my mind will be all clear
Hoping for mental clarity by then.
And I can cry for the reasons that I'm there
Planning to cry for specific reasons at that time.
Not for the all things that are happening at home
Not crying for current home issues during the funeral.
The church was filled but I was still alone
Felt alone despite the filled church during the funeral.
But this is not a ploy to gain some sympathy
Clarifying that the message is not a ploy for sympathy.
I made this bed and now it's time to sleep
Taking responsibility for the current situation.
And you don't know me
Reiterating that others don't truly know the speaker.
But you owe me
Repeating the claim that the listener owes the speaker time.
A little time to find some piece of mind
Repeating the request for time to find peace of mind.
And when you hold me
Reiterating that being held makes the speaker feel less lonely.
I'm not so lonely
Repeating the belief that it will be difficult to leave the current life behind.
It will be difficult to leave this life behind
Its such a shame that the blame has somehow shifted to you
Expressing regret that blame has shifted to the listener.
We're both aware through the years that I've been messed up too
Acknowledging personal flaws over the years.
And I shouldn't talk I should stop I'm digging deeper holes
Admitting to talking too much, digging deeper into trouble.
It just feels strange that I sing songs for another girl
Feeling strange about singing songs for another person while dealing with relationship issues.
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