Scared of the Words I Love You
Love Unspoken: Facing Fears in Silence
Lyrics
She's scared of the words I love you
The person being referred to is hesitant or afraid to express love using the words "I love you."
She's scared of the words I love you
Reiteration of the fear or hesitation in expressing love verbally.
Mine, a name I won't call her
The speaker avoids using endearing names like "Mine" when addressing the person.
Doesn't feel the pain until it gets darker
The person doesn't acknowledge emotional pain until it intensifies or becomes more challenging.
She feels empty on her own
The person feels a sense of emptiness when alone.
And to think she's not alone
Despite feeling alone, there's a realization that the person is not truly solitary.
She will call me and I'll leave her by the dawn, yeah
The speaker anticipates a departure, possibly emotional, by morning after a call.
She's scared of the words I love you
Reiteration of the person's fear or reluctance to hear the words "I love you."
She's scared of the words I love you
Continuation of expressing the fear or discomfort associated with the declaration of love.
My feelings I couldn't show cause she would've let me go
The speaker couldn't openly display feelings because it might lead to a separation.
She's scared of the words I love you
Reiteration of the fear of hearing the words "I love you."
Mama would love to see me hold you
A desire for approval or acceptance from the speaker's mother regarding the person in question.
She says you're good to me, I think the same too
The speaker's mother acknowledges that the person is good for them, and the speaker agrees.
You'll make me feel special for a night or two
Expectation of feeling special for a short period, possibly due to the person's positive influence.
Girl I got a lot of love for you
Expressing a substantial amount of love or affection for the person.
I talk less and I feel more
The speaker communicates less verbally but experiences deep emotions.
But your words make me feel sore
The person's words cause emotional pain or discomfort for the speaker.
Please don't call me, I still ache down to the core
Plea to avoid contact because the speaker still feels emotional pain at the core.
You're scared of the words I love you
Now, the focus shifts to the person, expressing their fear or hesitation in response to hearing "I love you."
You're scared of the words I love you
Reiteration of the person's fear or discomfort in response to the declaration of love.
My feelings I couldn't show cause you would've let me go
The person couldn't openly express feelings because it might result in separation.
You're scared of the words I love you
Reiteration of the person's fear of hearing the words "I love you."
Scared
Repetition of the word "Scared" intensifies the theme of fear or hesitation throughout the song.
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