Poison Pen
Unveiling Betrayal: Poison Pen's Tale of Friendship Turned Dark
Lyrics
"Dear John", so begins a famous old story
"Dear John", referencing a common expression to start a breakup letter or message.
"Goodbye / au-revoir / thanks for the memory"
Expressing farewell and gratitude for shared memories.
Keep it short and sweet if you really care
Suggesting brevity in communication if genuine concern exists.
D-l-V-O-R-C-E can be so hurtful,
Acronym for divorce, highlighting the painful and public nature of separation.
It makes public property of things that are so personal
Emphasizing the intrusive impact of divorce on personal matters becoming public.
All the friends and family grab their share
Describing the aftermath where friends and family seek their share of the situation.
Ink is black, as black as night,
Describing the color of ink used, setting a dark tone for the narrative.
Black as thoughts that shun the light
Connecting black ink with negative thoughts that avoid exposure.
Truth will out and maybe then
Suggesting that the truth will eventually surface, perhaps resolving the conflict.
You'll put down that poison pen
Encouraging the cessation of hurtful communication represented by a "poison pen."
Poison pen
Reiterating the harmful nature of the written words.
Everyone enjoys sharing a rumour
Highlighting the common enjoyment of spreading rumors.
But when it's aimed at you it loses its humour
Emphasizing the negative impact when rumors are directed at the individual.
Sometimes words so innocent cut so deep
Noting that seemingly innocent words can cause significant emotional pain.
Everybody keeps telling me, "talk is cheap"
Reflecting the perception that words are often undervalued and easily spoken.
Sometimes words so innocent - they cut so deep
Repeating the idea that innocent words can be deeply hurtful.
Black as night, as black as coal,
Describing the color of ink again, reinforcing the dark theme.
Black as thoughts that cast a shadow
Linking black thoughts to shadows on the soul, emphasizing the emotional impact.
Right across my soul
Expressing the profound effect of hurtful words on the individual's soul.
I thought that you were my friend
Expressing disappointment in a friend who turned hostile with words.
Until you picked up that poison pen
Reiterating the negative impact of the metaphorical "poison pen" on the friendship.
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