Lyrics
It's okay if you don't feel like staying
Expressing acceptance if the person doesn't want to stay.
I'd rather see you leave than watch you stand here trying
Preferring the person to leave instead of struggling to stay.
I don't understand what made it worse
Expressing confusion about what made the situation worse.
I still keep a picture of us in my purse
Keeping a memento (picture) of the relationship in a purse.
it seems like somehow I'm still hoping
Indicating lingering hope despite the challenges.
Don't walk away... There's still so much left to say
Pleading for the person not to walk away, emphasizing unresolved feelings.
Don't walk away... There's still so much left to say
Repeating the plea for the person not to walk away, suggesting unfinished conversations.
Everything is going backwards
Describing a sense of regression or things going backward.
I can still smell your perfume on my shirts
Remembering the scent of the person's perfume on clothing.
but my bed stays empty every morning
Highlighting loneliness and an empty bed every morning.
I can't believe I took your word
Expressing disbelief in the person's words and realization of deception.
when you were lying like a singing bird
Comparing the person's lies to a singing bird, implying a sweet deception.
the only time I see you now's when I'm dreaming
Noticing the person only in dreams, indicating a desire for reunion.
Where are you ?
Pose a direct question about the person's whereabouts.
I've been calling out until two
Expressing frustration from calling out until 2 without a response.
Where are you ?
Repeating the question about the person's location.
I've been calling out until two
Reiterating frustration at calling until 2 without a response.
If you're afraid that I'll go
Assuring the person not to be afraid of them leaving.
don't be scared at all
Reinforcing that there is no reason to be scared.
'Cause I would never leave you (I would never leave you)
Expressing a commitment to never leave the person.
I would never leave you (I would never leave you)
Repeating the commitment to never leave.
I would never leave you
Emphasizing the steadfast commitment to staying.
On your own...
Expressing the idea of not leaving the person alone.
Come on, come on let's try it once more
Suggesting another attempt at the relationship.
I know there is something, I know it's not poor
Believing there is something valuable in the relationship.
Come on, come on let's try it once more
Repeating the idea of giving the relationship another chance.
I'll wait for you on the dancefloor
Waiting for the person on the dancefloor, symbolizing a hopeful reunion.
Please, dance with me (it's just a distant dream)
Inviting the person to dance, acknowledging the dream-like distance.
One last time (it's just a distant dream)
Expressing a desire for one last dance despite it being a distant dream.
Just hold me close, make me feel like you're mine
Requesting closeness and a sense of belonging.
Come on, come on let's try it once more
Repeating the suggestion to try the relationship once more.
I know there is something I know it's not poor
Believing in the richness of the relationship despite challenges.
Come on, come on let's try it once more
Encouraging another attempt at the relationship.
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