Leopard and Lamb
Navigating Heartbreak: Unveiling the Bitter Symphony of Leopard and Lamb
Lyrics
Read your letter and finally I could cry
After reading the letter, the speaker felt a strong emotional response, finally allowing themselves to cry.
But I don't really understand exactly why
The speaker is uncertain about the reasons behind their emotional reaction to the letter.
I guess I cried 'cause I knew it was the end
The tears were shed because the speaker recognized that the relationship had come to an end.
No more hate now, just learning to begin
With the end of the relationship, the speaker expresses a desire to move forward without harboring hate, focusing on learning and growth.
Learning how to crawl across a floor that's covered with glass
The speaker describes the difficulty of navigating a challenging and fragile situation, akin to crawling on a floor covered with glass.
Learning how to look away and never to look back
Learning to avoid dwelling on the past and to move forward without looking back.
I cannot fathom how we dragged it for so long
The speaker reflects on the prolonged nature of the relationship and expresses bewilderment at its duration.
And I think we both know, which one of us was wrong
Acknowledges a mutual understanding of which party was at fault in the relationship.
Now I'm asked to act as if I didn't feel
The speaker is now expected to act as if they didn't experience any emotions, a challenging request that feels like a bitter pill to swallow.
Anything for you, my friend, and it's a bitter pill to swallow
The willingness to do anything for the friend, despite the emotional difficulty, highlights the depth of the speaker's loyalty.
You're right, this world is cold and all that I can do
Acknowledges the harsh reality of the world and expresses the need to banish thoughts of the person, emphasizing their cruelty.
Is banish every thought of you, because you are so cruel
Despite the emotional challenge, the speaker resolves to remove any thoughts of the person from their mind.
Watch the Simpsons to remember how you laugh
A nostalgic reference to shared laughter, using watching The Simpsons as a reminder of happier times.
I miss your dark blue eyes, and staring at your back
Expresses a longing for the person, specifically mentioning missing the sight of their dark blue eyes and observing them from behind.
My leopard, my lamb
The speaker affectionately refers to the person as both their leopard and lamb, suggesting contrasting qualities in the relationship.
You're right, this world is cold and all that I can do
Reiterates the coldness of the world and the need to eliminate thoughts of the person due to their perceived cruelty.
Is banish every thought of you, because you are so cruel
A repetition of the resolution to banish thoughts of the person, emphasizing the perceived cruelty that necessitates this action.
Like learning how to crawl across the floor that's covered with glass
Compares the difficulty of moving on to crawling on a glass-covered floor, reinforcing the challenging nature of the emotional process.
Like learning how to look away and never to look back
Reiterates the determination to move forward without looking back, emphasizing the need to avoid dwelling on the past.
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