What We're Doing Tonight
Navigating Love's Labyrinth: A Melodic Reflection
Lyrics
It's a quiet kind of chaos living in this palace
Describing a chaotic but subdued life in the speaker's residence.
No more wonder to be found inside this land of alice
Expressing a lack of wonder or excitement in their current situation, akin to Alice's adventures.
There's no question im certain there's love in this house
Affirming the presence of love in the house, despite uncertainties.
It's just that we've left, the nicest room for doubt
Acknowledging the existence of doubt, possibly overshadowing the love.
you wanna go out, I just wanna stay in
Highlighting a conflict in desires between going out and staying in.
w don't bother check in, no phone and no texting
Emphasizing a lack of communication and connection, avoiding checking in via phone.
you come back drunk and sick and vexed and spoiling for a fight
Describing a tense situation where one returns drunk and upset, anticipating a confrontation.
come the morning come the morning everything alright
Expressing optimism that things will be okay in the morning despite the night's conflicts.
that's our routine, that's our play morning evening night and day
Describing a repetitive routine throughout the day.
that's our mood that's our fabric,
Indicating that their mood and fabric of life revolve around this routine.
our colours circle this drain
Metaphorically describing their life as circling a drain, suggesting negativity.
and it is gravy sunny days but then our ways turn dour
Acknowledging pleasant moments, but a shift towards negativity during tough times.
Quite frankly I've felt lately this lemonade is too sour
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state, comparing it to sour lemonade.
I wanna say something nice but I just makes everything worse
Feeling unable to say something nice without making things worse.
cuz you can tell that's it's forced, and the thought of it what hurts
Highlighting the forced nature of expressing positivity and the accompanying pain.
We know there's love
Acknowledging the existence of love in their relationship.
sometimes love is tough
Recognizing that love can be challenging at times.
and fact is sometimes love is not enough
Suggesting that sometimes love is insufficient to overcome difficulties.
One step forward and another step on to the side
Describing minimal progress in their relationship, taking steps but not moving forward.
that's all that we're doing tonight
Summarizing the limited actions taken tonight, possibly referring to addressing relationship issues.
This flat too small for us to be having borders
Commenting on the limited space in their flat, possibly metaphorical for emotional constraints.
I just wanna say I'm sorry, but my pride given me strict orders
Apologizing for pride preventing an apology and admitting difficulty in communication.
to be honest, I just tired of silence as a weapon
Expressing weariness with silence as a tool and hinting at a desire for honest communication.
I know you're a good person maybe you're not my person
Suggesting that the partner may not be the right match despite being a good person.
Maybe we were just diversions, on our path to better passions
Considering the possibility that their relationship was a diversion, not a long-term commitment.
not all loves are destinations, some are just excursions
Acknowledging that not all loves lead to permanent destinations, some are temporary.
but then we cuddle on the couch, as the worlds spins about
Describing a moment of closeness on the couch amidst life's chaos.
feels like our palace has evicted all doubt.
Feeling a sense of security and confidence in their relationship, overcoming doubt.
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