Book of Love
Unveiling the Heart's Tapestry: Book of Love by Jimmy Eat World
Lyrics
I wasn't worried about the small things
I wasn't concerned about trivial matters
Tried to bury what they might or could of meant
Attempted to bury the potential significance of those matters
And as far away as you could get, as distant as you've ever been
Being as distant as possible, both physically and emotionally
You still love me
Despite the distance, there is still love
The book of love is fiction
The concept of love presented in books is fictional
Written by the loneliest to sing
Written by those who are extremely lonely
Thinking led to in the best
Thoughts that led to the best outcomes
Learning things they should forget
Learning things that should be forgotten
Until the end
Continuing until the end
So maybe we should plan then
Suggesting the need to plan for the future
Of who would go, and who would stay, and when
Deciding who would leave, who would stay, and when
Until one of us can say it like it is
Expressing the importance of honesty
You've already made your own bed
Consequences of one's actions have already been determined
Can you tell me what just happened
Seeking an explanation for recent events
Where's my girlfriend with her ancient pindred lime
Referencing a missing partner and a mysterious substance
I pick you up on a Wednesday night
Picking up the partner on a Wednesday night
Go out for our secret drive
Going on a secret drive reminiscent of childhood
Like we were kids
Reflecting on carefree times as kids
Will we be alright
Expressing uncertainty about the future
I have never doubted it before my friend
Confident about the relationship before
Are they ever coming back again
Questioning the return of past emotions
Those feelings that we started with
Recalling the initial feelings in the relationship
I'll give it time
Willing to give time for things to evolve
And maybe we should plan then
Reiterating the importance of planning for the future
Of who will go, and who will stay, and when
Deciding who will leave, who will stay, and when
Until one of us can say it like it is
Emphasizing the need for honesty and clarity
You've already made your own bed
Consequences of actions are already determined
I deserve the truth
Expressing the desire for the truth
But I'm so afraid of what It'd do
Fearful of the potential impact of the truth
Finally seeing us for how it really is
Coming to terms with the reality of the relationship
I've been alone just never noted
Realizing solitude, though it was not acknowledged before
Its time we had a plan then
Advocating for a plan for the future
Of who will go, and who will stay, and when
Deciding who will go, who will stay, and when
Until one of us can say it like it is
Stressing the importance of facing reality
You've already made your own bed
Consequences of actions are already determined
I deserve the truth
Desiring the truth despite the fear
But I'm so afraid of what It'd do
Fearful of the potential consequences of the truth
Finally seeing us for how it really is
Coming to terms with the reality of the relationship
I've been alone just never noted
Realizing solitude, though it was not acknowledged before
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