Lyrics
What is this? If it ain't love
Questioning the nature of the relationship: if it's not love, then it's come to an end.
Then it's over
Implying that if it's not genuine love, the relationship is finished.
Understand me when I tell you
Asserting the importance of understanding the situation.
That we just can't keep on holdin' on to this
Stating that they cannot continue to hold onto the relationship in its current state.
And all your friends
Referencing the criticism from the speaker's friends about their suitability as a partner.
They are saying that I'm no good
Highlighting the negative opinions others have about the speaker.
Are you kiddin'?
Expressing disbelief or incredulity regarding the negative perception of the speaker.
This is mental cause you know what we had
Acknowledging the emotional difficulty because they both know the relationship was flawed from the beginning.
Was broken from the start
Indicating that the relationship was doomed or flawed from its inception.
And we're both standing here
Both parties are present in the situation.
I'm double up the feeling
Feeling intensified emotions or emotional turmoil.
The harder is the worse you try
Suggesting that the more effort put into the relationship, the worse it becomes.
But this love has got to stop
Declaring that this relationship must end despite the love involved.
Take a bow and say goodbye
Encouraging both to accept the end and bid farewell.
Let the hours pass on by
Allowing time to pass by, accepting the passing of time.
That you get to feel so high
Describing a feeling of elation that comes from letting go.
And it's over, it's all over now
Affirming that the relationship has indeed ended.
What is this? If it ain't love
Reiterating the earlier sentiment about the nature of the relationship.
Then it's over
Reemphasizing that if it's not love, it's the end.
And understand, nothing lasts forever
Stating the reality that nothing lasts forever, implying acceptance of the situation.
And now I say to you
Declaring a bold statement with the intensity of silence.
As loud as the silence
Comparing the loudness of the statement to the intensity of silence.
We just can't carry on
Asserting the inability to continue the relationship.
And in the morning I'll be gone
Indicating the speaker's departure in the morning.
Take a bow and say goodbye
Encouraging both to accept the end and bid farewell (repeated).
Let the hours pass on by
Allowing time to pass by, accepting the passing of time (repeated).
Now you get to feel so high
Describing a feeling of elation that comes from letting go (repeated).
It's over, it's all over now
Reiterating that the relationship has ended (repeated).
Take a bow and close your eyes
Encouraging to accept the end and close their eyes.
For a moment fantasize
Encouraging to fantasize for a brief moment about a different, happier scenario.
That you get to feel like, get to feel like
Describing the feeling of freedom or relief after the relationship ends.
It's all over now
Affirming the definitive end of the relationship.
You tell me that I'm free
Being told by the partner that the speaker is now free to see the truth.
So I can see it all
Expressing the ability to perceive the situation clearly.
Not my tears, this is the end
Indicating that the tears shed are not from the speaker, signifying the end of emotional turmoil.
If I don't kiss and dance
Expressing hesitation about engaging in customary affectionate gestures.
Take a bow and close your eyes
Encouraging to accept the end and close their eyes (repeated).
For a moment fantasize
Encouraging to fantasize briefly about a different, happier scenario (repeated).
Now you get to feel like, get to feel like
Describing the feeling of freedom or relief after the relationship ends (repeated).
It's all over now, it's all over now
Affirming the definitive end of the relationship (repeated).
It's all over now, it's all over now
Reiterating the finality of the relationship's end (repeated).
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