Lyrics
And I don't know if I know ya
Expressing uncertainty about knowing the person addressed in the lyrics.
I know it sounds bad
Acknowledging that what is about to be said may not be positive or favorable.
And I don't know if I need ya
Expressing uncertainty about needing the person mentioned.
I know I must be mad
Acknowledging a sense of madness or irrationality in the speaker's feelings.
And if suddenly you leave
Raising a question about how people learn to endure or persevere when someone important suddenly leaves.
How we learn to stay?
Pondering the process of learning to stay in challenging situations.
Cause you don't need a guy like me
Acknowledging that the speaker may not be the type of person the addressed individual needs.
Who never wants to dance
Stating that the speaker is not inclined towards dancing.
And I don't know if I need ya
Expressing uncertainty about needing the person again, reiterating the theme.
I know it might be cruel
Admitting that expressing the need may come across as cruel or harsh.
And I don't think that I love ya
Denying love for the addressed person, acknowledging foolishness.
I know I'm such a fool
Acknowledging personal foolishness or lack of wisdom.
But I'll be waiting by the phone
Committing to waiting for a communication from the person by the phone.
Waiting on for hours
Expressing a willingness to wait for extended periods of time.
But I'll be waiting all alone
Reiterating the commitment to waiting but emphasizing the potential loneliness in doing so.
For a love that's not out
Waiting for a love that is not certain or guaranteed.
And if suddenly you leave
Repeating the question about learning to stay when someone leaves abruptly.
How we learn to stay?
Re-emphasizing the theme of learning to stay despite uncertainty.
Cause you don't need a guy like me
Reiterating that the speaker may not be the right match for the addressed person due to the aversion to dancing.
Who never wants to dance
Reiterating the speaker's lack of interest in dancing.
Never wants to dance
Repeating the statement that the speaker never wants to dance, reinforcing the theme.
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