Silver Lining
Unveiling Love's Illusions: Joe Appleford's Silver Lining Story
Lyrics
I give love and I don’t know what for,
I express love without understanding its purpose or significance.
what is motive without wanting more,
Questioning the value of actions without a desire for more.
I am left falling short of great expectations, of all that you adore,
Falling short of high expectations and the things cherished by someone else.
I know you’ve said that maybe you’ll change,
Aware of a promise to change, but skeptical as things tend to remain unchanged.
but in good time these things stay the same,
Despite time passing, certain issues persist.
if we could coalesce, get it all off my chest, i’ll come running right back again.
Expressing a desire for open communication and reconciliation.
You’re right, you’re right,
Acknowledging the partner's concern about not wasting time.
you never want to waste my time,
Emphasizing that the thoughts are internal and subjective.
it’s all in my mind,
The speaker claims to be okay with the situation.
I’m fine, I’m fine,
Asserting resilience despite the partner's intention to take something valuable.
you only want to take what’s mine,
Implies that losing is acknowledged, but the relationship is not functioning.
it’s a matter of time.
Feeling abandoned and without the strength to endure the challenges.
I take losses, but who’s keeping score,
Experiencing setbacks without keeping track of losses.
plain to see, this ain’t working no more,
Clear realization that the relationship is failing.
I am left here bereft, of any resolve with which I could endure,
Left without resolution or coping mechanisms.
All the backstabbing, lies and mind games,
Highlighting betrayal, deception, and manipulation in the relationship.
I know you said that maybe you’ll change,
Skepticism about the partner's promise to change, recognizing dishonesty.
but the truth is you’re lying and I know that i’m not running right back again.
Deciding not to return despite the partner's unfulfilled promises.
You’re right, you’re right,
Acknowledging the partner's reluctance to waste time.
you never want to waste my time,
Reiterating that the internal struggles are not tangible.
it’s all in my mind,
Stating resilience and acceptance of the situation.
I’m fine, I’m fine,
Emphasizing the partner's intention to take something valuable.
you only want to take what’s mine,
Acceptance that losing is part of the situation.
it’s a matter of time.
Implying an inevitable conclusion, suggesting that time will reveal the outcome.
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