Madeline
Unveiling Love's Vulnerability in Jake Is Lloyd's 'Madeline'
Lyrics
How was I supposed to know that you wouldn’t be coming home tonight?
Expressing concern or worry about the absence of the person tonight.
I know you probably got too drunk and all your friends are making sure you’re fine
Speculating that the person might be out with friends, possibly intoxicated, and hoping they're safe.
But when I’m on my own I have these thoughts that tend to roam and I get scared
When alone, thoughts wander, leading to fear or anxiety.
‘Cause if I ever lost you baby
Expressing fear or concern about losing the person.
Well I don’t wanna go there
Strongly emphasizing the desire to avoid contemplating a life without the person.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Encouraging the person to pursue freedom but asking for consideration.
Just save a second thought for me
Requesting the person to remember the speaker amidst their freedom.
And if I ever seem overprotective
Explaining that being overprotective stems from the fear of losing the person.
It’s ‘cause I don’t wanna wake up without you
Expressing the dread of waking up without the person.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Reiterating the encouragement for the person's freedom but warning about potential dangers.
Just don’t get burned in the heat
Cautioning against getting hurt while pursuing freedom.
I’m sorry if this sounds a little selfish
Apologizing for sounding selfish due to the fear of losing the person.
It’s just I don’t wanna wake up without you
Reiterating the fear of waking up without the person.
Said that it would never happen, it happened again
Reflecting on the disbelief of a repeated painful situation.
I don’t know how many times I’ve told you now, it hurts me when you do this Madeline
Expressing the hurt caused by the repeated actions of 'Madeline'.
I put my faith in you ‘cause that’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re in love
Believing in 'Madeline' despite the hurt, as that's what love demands.
But I’ll forgive you anyway ‘cause
Expressing forgiveness for 'Madeline' despite the pain.
It’d be worse without you
Highlighting that life would be unbearable without 'Madeline' despite the hurt caused.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Urging 'Madeline' to pursue freedom but asking for consideration.
Just save a second thought for me
Requesting 'Madeline' to remember the speaker amidst her freedom.
And if I ever seem overprotective
Explaining that overprotectiveness stems from the fear of losing 'Madeline'.
It’s ‘cause I don’t wanna wake up without you
Expressing the dread of waking up without 'Madeline'.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Encouraging 'Madeline' to pursue freedom but warning about potential dangers.
Just don’t get burned in the heat
Cautioning 'Madeline' against getting hurt while pursuing freedom.
I’m sorry if this sounds a little selfish
Apologizing for sounding selfish due to the fear of losing 'Madeline'.
It’s just I don’t wanna wake up without you
Reiterating the fear of waking up without 'Madeline'.
And now it feels like it’s the hundredth time
Expressing frustration at the repeated occurrence of a painful situation.
I guess I’m just getting sick and tired
Feeling weary and fed up with the situation.
And though I said that I could never lie
Admitting a previous statement about never lying but implying a change due to exhaustion.
I’ll be honest I don’t mind
Admitting a level of acceptance or tolerance despite the hurt.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Urging 'Madeline' to pursue freedom but asking for consideration.
Just save a second thought for me
Requesting 'Madeline' to remember the speaker amidst her freedom.
And if I ever seem overprotective
Explaining that overprotectiveness stems from the fear of losing 'Madeline'.
It’s ‘cause I don’t wanna wake up without you
Expressing the dread of waking up without 'Madeline'.
Don’t let me stop you running free
Encouraging 'Madeline' to pursue freedom but warning about potential dangers.
Just don’t get burned in the heat
Cautioning 'Madeline' against getting hurt while pursuing freedom.
I’m sorry if this sounds a little selfish
Apologizing for sounding selfish due to the fear of losing 'Madeline'.
It’s just I don’t wanna wake up without you
Reiterating the
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