Lyrics
You think you're leaving footprints
You believe you're making a mark or impact.
But it's craters that you're making
However, the effect you have is destructive, leaving craters instead of positive footprints.
Try to spread the love 'round
You attempt to spread love, but instead, you acquire negative reputations or associations.
But it's names that you're taking
Despite trying to share love, you end up taking names, possibly implying a selfish or self-centered approach.
It's crowded in your clutches and
You are surrounded by people, and the pressure from these relationships is causing you to break.
The pressure's got me breaking
The emotional strain is significant, leading to a breaking point.
Unwind, refill, prepare
Relax, rejuvenate, and get ready for the enjoyment of rock and roll.
For some of that rock and roll delight
Expect some delightful experiences with rock and roll.
Distilled, lay bare
Clarify and expose your emotions and thoughts.
And it keeps me thinking
The experience makes the person reflect and contemplate.
I'm your weekend lover on the side
The narrator feels like a secret lover, someone not in the main spotlight.
So just put on the golden handcuffs
Surrender to a commitment or obligation symbolized by "golden handcuffs."
And let me walk you out of here
Let the narrator guide you away from the current situation.
And how long can you linger
Questioning the sustainability of staying content when relying on the pain of others.
When you're living off of tears?
Living a life fueled by the suffering of others has its limitations.
And who could ever turn you down
Who could resist you when you shine a spotlight on yourself?
When you turn on all of the lights in town?
The impact of your presence is magnified when all attention is on you.
Unwind, refill, prepare
Prepare for the enjoyment of rock and roll after unwinding and refilling.
For some of that rock and roll delight
Expect a purified and exposed experience with rock and roll.
Distilled, lay bare
Continued reflection on the impact of rock and roll.
And it keeps me thinking
The experiences with rock and roll keep the narrator contemplative.
I'm your weekend lover on the side
Reiteration of the narrator's role as a weekend lover, someone on the sidelines.
On the side
Emphasizing the secondary, less prominent position of the narrator.
And who could ever turn you down
Reiteration of the captivating effect when you draw attention to yourself.
When you turn on all of the lights in town?
Highlighting the power of being the center of attention in town.
Unwind, refill, prepare
Prepare for the enjoyment of rock and roll after unwinding and refilling.
For some of that rock and roll delight
Expect a purified and exposed experience with rock and roll.
Distilled, lay bare
Continued reflection on the impact of rock and roll.
And it keeps me thinking
The experiences with rock and roll keep the narrator contemplative.
I'm your weekend lover on the side
Reiteration of the narrator's role as a weekend lover, someone on the sidelines.
On the side
Emphasizing the secondary, less prominent position of the narrator.
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