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Consequences put off as I now see
Reflecting on consequences that were previously ignored.
I'm not as patient as I used to be
Expressing impatience compared to the past.
Won't take the blame for actin' like a child
Refusing to take responsibility for childish behavior.
It's such a drag, she wanna wait a while
Expressing frustration with a partner's desire to delay things.
Oh, and I
An introspective pause, possibly indicating a shift in tone.
Could tell her everything but that's no fun, yeah I'll just
Choosing not to share everything for the sake of fun.
Sit tight and hope I'm not the only one
Opting to wait and hoping not to be the sole contributor.
She got a knack for finding problems too
Describing partner's tendency to identify problems.
It's how she picks apart the things I do, oh
Highlighting the partner's scrutiny of actions.
Resentment ain't nothing to apathy
Distinguishing between resentment and apathy.
Don't make me carry that weight
Rejecting the burden of carrying resentment.
She not around till she next to me
Partner's absence until physically close, accepting this reality.
Resign myself to that fate
Resigning oneself to the fate of the relationship.
You must be stupid if you think I'll care
Dismissing the idea of caring about certain things.
Say what's been left unsaid, it's only fair
Advocating for honest communication and fairness.
I don't make time for us to go outdoors
Not prioritizing outdoor activities in the relationship.
Some things go best ignored
Suggesting that some issues are better left unaddressed.
Starcrossed, oh honey I don't know that tune
Expressing uncertainty about a situation labeled as "Starcrossed."
It's killin' me how you got problems too
Acknowledging shared problems in the relationship.
Come on, ignore it, there's no other way
Encouraging to ignore problems and face consequences later.
We'll crash it further down the interstate, tell me then
Anticipating a worsening situation down the road.
The spark is gone, don't you pretend that's fine
Admitting the loss of spark in the relationship.
Don't you complain about that car you drive
Discouraging complaints about superficial matters.
I'll never make it with that 9-to-5
Rejecting a conventional lifestyle with a 9-to-5 job.
The pocket that we fill is deep, it's only getting deeper
Describing a deepening emotional and possibly financial commitment.
I'm gettin' bloodstains and dust all over my brand new sneakers
Referencing challenges and stains on personal belongings.
So call the bishop, tell him not to exorcise in jeans, and
Playfully suggesting a non-traditional approach to exorcism.
To bless this holy matrimony that you have been seekin'
Humorous reference to seeking the blessing of marriage.
Don't think about the details any harder
Encouraging not to overthink the relationship details.
Short skirt, sentimental cannon fodder
Describing a person as a distraction or romantic target.
Oh, I'll be waitin' by the dinnerbell
Waiting patiently for a significant moment.
On your mark, it gets hard, time to time, it's not fair, I don't care
Acknowledging challenges and expressing indifference.
She wants a town house with a painted roof
Desiring a specific type of home while resisting reality.
Still I can't help but fight against the truth
Expressing internal conflict despite recognizing the truth.
It's loving you that I still can't afford, so
Expressing inability to afford the emotional cost of love.
Swallow that pride of yours
Encouraging swallowing one's pride in a challenging situation.
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