Don't Come Around
Navigating Love's Labyrinth: Kate Ceberano's Poignant Reminder
Lyrics
So you're feeling hungry and haunted
Expressing a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction, possibly due to unfulfilled desires or unaddressed issues.
Brother, you gotta stop letting this get you down
Encouraging someone to overcome negative emotions and not let them affect their well-being.
Don't forget to be king even when your queen ain't around
Advising to maintain self-worth and confidence even in the absence of support from a romantic partner.
So what started out good has turned sour
Highlighting a shift from a positive start to a negative situation or relationship.
Well the world won't stand still if you change your mind
Emphasizing the unstoppable nature of the world despite personal decisions or changes.
You don't have to be pretend any more to protect someone else
Encouraging authenticity and discouraging the need to pretend for the sake of others.
Oh, don't come around
A direct plea for someone not to come around, possibly to avoid further complications or negativity.
Don't come around with your sad ideas and those big old eyes
Discouraging the sharing of negative thoughts and emotions, urging a more positive mindset.
You better find your sense of humour or you're going to lose her
Stressing the importance of maintaining a sense of humor to preserve a relationship.
Ohh no don't come around
Reiteration of the plea for someone not to come around due to their negative influence.
You get caught up in insignificances
Warning about getting caught up in trivial matters that can escalate into unnecessary conflicts.
And the littlest thing can become a scene
Acknowledging that small issues can turn into significant problems.
Receiving abuse on street corners never used to be your thing
Describing a departure from one's usual behavior, possibly involving exposure to negative experiences in public spaces.
Well you err on the side of protection
Choosing to prioritize protection even if it means making mistakes.
Always feeling the pain for somebody else
Being empathetic and feeling the pain on behalf of others.
But when there's no respect for the love that you give that's a crime
Addressing the injustice when love and effort are not reciprocated or respected.
Ohh no don't come around
Reiteration of the plea for someone not to come around due to their negative influence.
Don't come around with your sad ideas and those big old eyes
Reinforcing the rejection of negative ideas and emotions, emphasizing the need for positivity.
You better find your sense of humour or you gonna lose her
Reemphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of humor for the sake of the relationship.
Oh no, don't come around
Repeated plea for someone to avoid bringing negativity into the situation.
Don't come around with your sad ideas and your big old eyes
Reiterating the rejection of negative ideas and emotions, emphasizing the need for positivity.
You better find your sense of humour or you gonna lose her
Encouraging the preservation of a sense of humor to avoid jeopardizing the relationship.
Yeah
A general expression, possibly indicating frustration or resignation.
Well, when you feeling hungry and haunted
Revisiting the feelings of emptiness or dissatisfaction mentioned earlier in the lyrics.
Brother you gotta stop letting this get you down
Encouraging resilience and advising against succumbing to negative emotions.
Don't forget to be king even when your queen ain't around
Reiterating the importance of maintaining self-worth even in the absence of a romantic partner.
Remember how it used to be
Nostalgically reflecting on how things used to be in a more positive light.
It's harder these days to persuade you
Highlighting the increasing difficulty in convincing or persuading someone.
Don't forget you've got to live without compromising
Emphasizing the importance of living authentically without compromising one's values.
Don't you come around
A direct and emphatic warning against coming around, possibly due to a history of negative interactions.
Don't come around with your sad ideas and those big old eyes
Reinforcing the rejection of negative ideas and emotions, emphasizing the need for positivity.
You better find your sense of humour or you gonna lose her
Reiterating the importance of maintaining a sense of humor for the sake of the relationship.
Oh no, don't come around
Repeated plea for someone to avoid bringing negativity into the situation.
Don't come around with your sad ideas and those big old eyes
Reinforcing the rejection of negative ideas and emotions, emphasizing the need for positivity.
You better find your sense of humour or you gonna lose her
Reemphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of humor for the sake of the relationship.
Yeah
A general expression, possibly indicating frustration or resignation.
Don't come around
Final plea for someone not to come around, wrapping up the theme of avoiding negativity.
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