Angillette
Unraveling Love's Mystery: Anguish and Longing in Julian Lennon's Angillette
Lyrics
Have a nice day with your Stoli and Gillette
Expressing a wish for a pleasant day with a reference to enjoying a combination of Stoli (likely referring to Stolichnaya vodka) and Gillette, suggesting a desire for a carefree and enjoyable time.
Break the chain awhile
Suggesting a break from routine or constraints, possibly seeking freedom or a change in the status quo.
Pretend that we just met
Encouraging a fresh start or a new perspective by pretending not to know each other, possibly indicating a desire to escape problems or conflicts.
I've tried to help you, but you just don't understand
Expressing frustration at the difficulty of helping someone who doesn't comprehend or appreciate the assistance provided.
This love is really not the love that I had planned
Acknowledging that the current love situation is not aligning with the original plans or expectations.
Can't you give me what I give you day and night
Seeking reciprocity in love, expressing a desire for the same level of commitment and affection given day and night.
Is life that hard that you have to let it go
Questioning the difficulty of life that might lead one to give up on it.
She said that I'm in love with you
Quoting someone mentioning being in love with the speaker.
I said why can't this love be true
Expressing doubt about the authenticity of the love and questioning its truthfulness.
Can't you give back what I gave you
Requesting reciprocation and the return of the love that has been given.
I want my life back, I want you
Expressing a desire to reclaim the speaker's life and the love they once had.
Please don't call me like you've always done before
Requesting not to be contacted as in the past, questioning the speaker's role and value in the relationship.
As if I need to know am I your basic whore
Expressing discomfort at being treated as if the speaker is just a casual or insignificant partner.
Just don't tell me that your love is on the line
Warning against making claims about the sincerity of love, suggesting that time will reveal the truth.
I'm sure the truth will tell, just give it some more time
Expressing confidence that the truth will become apparent with the passage of time.
I'm sick and tired of playing your little game
Conveying frustration with participating in a deceptive or manipulative game in the relationship.
(If you tell me your side I will tell you mine)
Hinting at a willingness to listen to the other person's perspective, fostering a dialogue to understand both sides.
I'd like to know if you can finally change
Expressing a desire for change in the other person, seeking growth or improvement in the relationship.
(If you tell me your side I will tell you mine)
Reiterating a willingness to share perspectives, emphasizing a mutual exchange of thoughts and feelings.
Why don't you believe my story
Pleading for belief in the speaker's narrative and a commitment to truthfulness.
I won't tell you lies
Affirming a commitment to honesty and truthfulness, rejecting the idea of telling lies.
You know it's not my dream
Clarifying that the current situation is not the speaker's dream or ideal scenario.
And if I tell you lies
Warning against telling lies, as it would lead to the realization of deception.
You'll only realize
Anticipating that any lies told will eventually be uncovered or recognized.
This isn't working out, I can't go on like this
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the relationship and an inability to continue in the same manner.
Can't you save her Lord 'cause I just seem to miss
Imploring a higher power to intervene and save someone dear to the speaker.
There's only so much one can do to save a friend
Expressing limitations in the speaker's ability to save a friend and a sense of helplessness.
I've given her my all, it's useless to the end
Indicating that the speaker has given their best effort, but it has proven futile.
Please don't let her die, my mind just won't accept
Pleading not to let the person die, highlighting a lack of acceptance and desperation.
She is not the kind of girl that's strong or has respect
Describing the person in need as not being strong and lacking respect, emphasizing vulnerability.
She said that I'm in love with you
Repeating a previous statement about someone being in love with the speaker.
I said why can't this love be true
Reiterating doubt about the truthfulness of the love and questioning its authenticity.
Can't you give back what I gave you
Requesting reciprocation and the return of the love that has been given, echoing a previous plea.
I want my life back, I want you
Expressing a desire to reclaim the speaker's life and the love they once had, repeating a previous sentiment.
Cause I want you
Concluding with a straightforward declaration of the speaker's desire for the person mentioned.
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