Lyrics
So you had a fight
There was a disagreement or argument.
Some things didn't come out right
Mistakes were made in the course of the argument.
Now she's grabbed her keys
The partner has decided to leave and is preparing to do so.
And she's gettin' ready to leave
Preparations are underway for departure.
You're thinkin' space is what she needs
The person believes giving space is what the partner needs.
But she don't need a corner booth
Contrary to assumptions, the partner doesn't need a specific environment or distraction.
A drink or two to change her mood
A drink or socializing won't change her mood.
She don't need to go out in some dressed-up boots
Fancy attire is unnecessary for her emotional state.
She don't need time to cool off
Time alone won't cool off her feelings.
Find a bartender who'll listen to her talk
Finding someone to talk to won't solve the issue.
Or to sit alone in a dim-lit room
Being alone in a dim-lit room isn't what she needs.
When the night is through she just needs you
At the end of the night, all she needs is her partner.
You know she'll catch the eye
Despite attention from others, she won't be swayed.
Of some smooth-talkin' guy
Other men may be interested in her.
She could have a good time
She could enjoy herself elsewhere, but she chooses not to.
And get the whole thing off her mind
Having a good time won't erase the issue from her mind.
But she don't even wanna try
She has no interest in trying other distractions.
Cause she don't need a corner booth
Reiteration that external factors won't help her.
A drink or two to change her mood
Drinks and a change in environment won't affect her mood.
She don't need to go out in some dressed-up boots
Fancy attire is still not a solution for her emotional state.
She don't need time to cool off
Time alone won't ease her emotions.
Find a bartender who'll listen to her talk
Sharing with a bartender won't provide the needed solace.
Or to sit alone in a dim-lit room
Being alone in a dim-lit room is not the answer.
When the night is through she just needs you
Reiteration that, in the end, she only needs her partner.
So what are you waitin' for
An urgent call to action to prevent her from leaving.
Boy you better stop her before
The person is advised to intervene before she walks out.
She walks out that door
Highlighting the critical moment of her potential departure.
Cause she don't need a corner booth
Reiteration of what she doesn't need in this situation.
A drink or two to change her mood
Emphasizing that external factors won't change her mood.
She don't need to go out in some dressed-up boots
Fancy attire remains irrelevant to her emotional state.
She don't need time to cool off
Time alone won't resolve the underlying issue.
Find a bartender who'll listen to her talk
Sharing with a bartender won't substitute for the partner.
Or to sit alone in a dim-lit room
Being alone in a dim-lit room won't bring the needed comfort.
When the night is through
Reiteration of the specific time frame—when the night is through.
When the night is through she just needs you
Final emphasis that, ultimately, she just needs her partner.
She just needs
A direct statement reiterating what she needs.
She just needs you
Repetition for emphasis—she just needs the partner.
She just needs you
Concluding repetition that the partner is the sole need.
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