Lyrics
You were wasted on me
The person was underappreciated or not valued by me.
You were the rose in my window
You were something beautiful and significant in my life.
And I was the thorn that always cut deep inside these walls
I was the source of pain or trouble within the relationship, causing emotional harm.
We were a blessing in disguise
Despite difficulties, our relationship had positive aspects that weren't immediately obvious.
I need another way to count these miles
I need a different perspective to measure the distance between us.
'Cause I heard on the radio that Romeo has died
A metaphorical reference to tragic love stories, possibly indicating the end of romance.
And when it's over we can go
After the hardships, we can move forward.
Fall asleep in the subway station
Symbolic of finding solace or rest in a chaotic or unexpected place.
Barely talk on the way cause these eyes are tired
We're distant and communication is strained due to exhaustion or emotional fatigue.
And I'm not half the man
I'm not meeting the expectations or fulfilling the role I had envisioned for myself in the relationship.
That I thought I could be for you
I'm not living up to the version of myself I wanted to be for you.
I was a face to put to a name
I was identifiable but lacked depth or substance.
Taking late night drives down memory lane
Recalling past shared experiences, possibly trying to recapture lost moments.
Almost forgetting everything from my nihilistic days
Almost forgetting a period of emptiness or a lack of purpose in life.
And when it's over we can go
Reiteration of the possibility of moving on after difficulties.
Fall asleep in the subway station
Repeating the idea of finding comfort in an unexpected place.
Barely talk on the way 'cause these eyes are tired
Continued distance and tiredness affecting communication.
And I'm not half the man
Similar to line 10, feeling inadequate in the relationship.
That I thought I could be for you
Reiterating feeling inadequate for the partner.
Fall asleep on a southbound train
Falling asleep while traveling away, suggesting a loss of connection or direction.
Lately all of these days don’t end the same
Days have become unpredictable or unstable.
For every finger you pointed my way
Acknowledging criticism received from the partner.
There’s one staring you in the face
Pointing out the partner's faults or issues.
Oh
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly indicating emotional distress or emphasis.
Oh
-Oh
-Oh
-And when it's over we can go
Reiterating the potential for moving forward after difficulties.
Fall asleep in the subway station
Reiteration of finding solace in an unconventional place.
Barely talk on the way 'cause these eyes are tired
Continued strain on communication due to fatigue.
And I'm not half the man
Reiteration of feeling inadequate in the relationship.
That I thought I could be for you
Feeling insufficient for the partner.
Diet Coke with my medication
Mention of a mundane activity alongside medication, possibly indicating routine or escapism.
Counting down the miles 'til I get to you
Eagerly anticipating reaching the partner.
'Cause i'm not half the man
Similar to lines 10 and 18, feeling incomplete without the partner.
That I thought I could be without you
Emphasizing dependency on the partner.
Oh
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly indicating emotional distress or emphasis.
Oh
-Oh
-Oh
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