Lyrics
Light eyes with a splintered heart
Describing someone with light eyes who has experienced emotional pain and turmoil in their heart.
Contrary and she's whip smart
Characterizing the person as contradictory and intelligent.
Never know what way to go
Expressing uncertainty and indecision in the person's life.
Never mind that she can't say no
Indicating a struggle with setting boundaries and saying "no."
Light eyes with a splintered heart
Reiteration of the description of someone with light eyes and a fractured or wounded heart.
Lost love and open ocean swells
Describing past experiences of lost love and turbulent emotions, symbolized by open ocean swells.
The stories that the sea tells
Highlighting the narratives and lessons conveyed by the sea.
A weary weathered sailor gone
Referring to a seasoned sailor who has faced challenges.
Never mind that it's been too long
Dismissal of the notion that it's been too long for the sailor to continue.
Light eyes with a splintered heart
Reiteration of the central theme, connecting light eyes with a damaged heart.
I'm tired I don't wanna be alone
Expressing fatigue and a desire not to be alone.
And I just can't find the words to let you know
Frustration in finding words to communicate feelings.
This time I will lay it on the line
A commitment to honesty and openness in the upcoming communication.
I've got a feeling to get you and I'm trying to let you know
A strong desire to convey emotions and intentions to the other person.
Twisted with a jealous mind
Describing someone with a twisted, envious mind.
Not yet but you'll be all mine
Anticipation of possessing the person eventually.
Never know just what to say
Expressing difficulty in finding the right words.
Never know the games to play
Uncertainty about the appropriate actions or behaviors.
Twisted with a jealous mind
Reiteration of someone with a twisted mind, possibly hinting at manipulative tendencies.
She's a ruthless heart breaker
Characterizing the person as a heartbreaker with no mercy.
A dancehall dream taker
Describing the person as someone who steals dreams, possibly indicating a destructive influence.
She might not know my
Reference to the person not recognizing the speaker's existence, but still having an impact on them.
But she'll be mind just the same
Claiming possession of the person's mind despite the lack of recognition.
Light eyes with a splintered heart
Reiteration of the connection between light eyes and a broken heart.
I'm tired I don't wanna be alone
Repetition of the desire not to be alone due to weariness.
And I just can't find the words to let you know
Continued struggle in finding the right words to express emotions.
This time I will lay it on the line
Renewed commitment to honesty and laying emotions on the line.
I've got a feeling to get you and I'm trying to let you know
Reiteration of the strong desire to convey feelings and intentions to the other person.
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