Treat Me Like a Saturday Night
Love's Journey Through Shadows: Treat Me Like a Saturday Night
Lyrics
I'm going out where the lights don't shine so bright.
I'm going to a place where the atmosphere is not too lively.
I'm going out where the lights don't shine so bright.
Reiteration of the intention to go to a less vibrant place.
When I get back you can treat me like a Saturday night.
Upon return, the speaker wants to be treated with the enthusiasm and excitement typically associated with a Saturday night.
I'm glad to see you coming, I'm glad to see you go, She once told me I am
The speaker expresses mixed feelings about someone's presence and absence, recalling a past statement from the person.
Glad to see you coming I'm glad to see you go.
Repetition of conflicting emotions regarding the person's arrival and departure.
But how I miss you sometimes, Love, you will never know.
Despite the apparent detachment, there is a hidden longing and sadness for the person's absence.
The things you've said don't mean so much to me, I am sorry, Love
The speaker is unaffected by the words spoken by the person.
The things you've said don't mean so much to me.
Reiteration of the speaker's emotional resilience to the person's words.
I know how you try and every time you cry, I again see.
Recognition of the person's efforts and emotions, leading to a sense of empathy.
Don't make me wait so long before you let me back in,
A plea to the person not to keep the speaker waiting for too long before allowing them back into their life.
Honey baby, please don't
An affectionate term used to request the person not to delay the reunion.
Make me wait so long before you let me back in.
Reiteration of the plea for a swift return and acceptance.
Knowing she's going to lose
A realization that the person might face challenges or hardships.
Might give my baby the blues
The possibility of the person experiencing sadness or melancholy.
But it won't ever keep my baby from trying to win.
The challenges won't deter the person from trying to succeed or make amends.
You gotta give up something when you try out anything new.
A general statement about the need to sacrifice something when trying new things.
You gotta give up something when you try out anything new.
Reiteration of the idea that experimentation requires giving up something.
But whatever I give up, Love, it won't be you.
Assurance that whatever is sacrificed, the person being addressed will not be included.
I'm going out where the lights don't shine so bright.
Repetition of the intention to go to a less vibrant place.
I'm going out where the lights don't shine so bright.
Continued emphasis on going to a less lively environment.
When I get back you can treat me like a Saturday night.
Upon return, the speaker expects to be treated with joy and enthusiasm, likened to a Saturday night.
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