Paper
Love's Fragile Dance: Unraveling Emotions in Kaya Stewart's 'Paper'
Lyrics
Another night
Expresses the occurrence of yet another night.
Stupid fight
Refers to an argument or disagreement that seems unnecessary or trivial.
We'll never work
Implies the relationship's inability to function properly.
Hate on me
Suggests criticism or negativity directed towards the singer.
But I don't mind
Indicates a lack of concern or indifference to the negativity.
You know I'm always right
Asserts the singer's confidence in being right.
He's a gentleman
Portrays a positive attribute about someone involved.
When he likes
Indicates a change in behavior based on preferences.
Opens doors
Highlights a courteous action performed by someone.
A pretty face
References physical attractiveness.
But pretty soon
Forewarns an impending feeling of hurt or pain.
I know that I'll be hurt
Anticipates emotional distress or injury in the future.
So don't say you'll do it for love Don't think you'll be doing no favors Don't say you're ready for us
Advises against expecting favors or commitments based on love.
Cuz we're gonna rip just like paper
Suggests a relationship that's fragile and easily torn apart, likening it to paper.
Trip me up
Describes stumbling or being hindered by something.
Once or twice
Reiterates the feeling of being tripped or obstructed.
Leave me blue
Conveys a sense of sadness or feeling down.
Know myself
Reflects on self-awareness or self-understanding.
Every time
Reaffirms the realization of a situation being unhealthy.
This ain't good for you
Recognizes that the situation is detrimental to the listener.
But now I'm grown
Expresses a sense of maturity or personal growth.
I wish I'd known
Regrets not having prior knowledge or understanding.
To walk away
Expresses a desire to have made a different choice in the past.
But you know how
Points out the manipulative ability of someone to influence the singer.
You know how
Reiterates the influential power someone holds over the singer.
To make me stay
Describes the manipulative ability to keep the singer from leaving.
So don't say you'll do it for love Don't think you'll be doing no favors Don't say you're ready for us
Repeats advice against expecting commitments or favors based on love.
R.I.P like paper
Emphasizes the fragile and easily destructible nature of the relationship, paralleling it with paper.
R.I.P like paper
-R.I.P like paper
-So don't say you'll do it for love Don't think you'll be doing no favors Don't say you're ready for us
Reiterates advice against expecting commitments or favors based on love.
Don't say you'll do it for love Don't say you're ready for us Don't say you're ready for us
Repeats advice against anticipating readiness for a relationship based on love.
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