Lyrics
There was a time when I wouldn't look at anyone but my special friend. I guess that was a stage of love
Expressing a time when the speaker was exclusively focused on their special friend, indicating a stage of love.
Every photo of us we were younger
Noting that in every picture of the speaker and their partner, they appear younger.
Prettier but stuck inside a slumber
Reflecting on the past where they were more attractive but felt stuck in a slumber, possibly an emotional or stagnant state.
I wonder if you're saddened that it's over
Wondering if the partner feels sadness about the relationship being over.
Picturing us wishing on a clover
Imagining the couple making wishes on a clover in photos.
That
Transition to a new thought or aspect.
No one had to tell us we were older
Acknowledging that the couple aged without needing to be told.
Prettier and playing in a slumber
Recalling a period of being more attractive and engaged in a slumber, possibly a metaphor for a dreamlike state.
I wonder if you know I'm glad it's over
Expressing personal relief that the relationship is over.
Every photo of us we were younger
Reiterating that in every photo, the couple appears younger.
Love
Mentioning the theme of love.
Ugly truth and
Contrasting the harsh reality of love with beautiful lies.
Pretty lies
Referring to attractive falsehoods or illusions.
Chasing paper butterflies
Metaphorically chasing after things that are delicate and elusive.
Dancing under falling skies
Recalling moments of dancing beneath the sky.
Hot 100 lullabies
Mentioning lullabies from the Hot 100 chart, possibly implying popular but ephemeral experiences.
I like fast but you drive slow
Expressing a preference for a fast pace while the partner drives slowly.
Doesn't really matter where we go
Indicating that the destination doesn't matter as long as they are together.
Throwing kisses in the air
Symbolizing affection by throwing kisses into the air.
Finding love out anywhere
Suggesting that love can be found anywhere.
We move quick but time moves faster
Highlighting the fast-paced nature of life compared to the slower pace of love.
Loving things is a disaster
Describing the act of loving things as a potential disaster due to their transient nature.
Cause they fade one after after
Explaining that possessions fade away, much like the aftermath of a disaster.
And peel away like ceiling plaster
Drawing a parallel between things peeling away and ceiling plaster deteriorating.
Moved away I see you're great
Observing the partner's greatness after moving away.
Cruising skylines and interstates
Describing a journey across city skylines and highways.
I something in your eye
Possibly noticing something significant in the partner's eyes.
Dream of chasing butterflies?
Poetically questioning if the partner dreams of chasing butterflies, a recurring motif.
I don't always feel at ease with Jack. He's so unpredictable. We don't really know each other
Expressing discomfort and unpredictability in the relationship with Jack.
Every photo of us we were younger
Repeating the idea that in every photo, the couple appears younger.
Prettier but stuck inside a slumber
Reiterating the previous reflection on being prettier but stuck in a slumber.
I wonder if you're saddened that it's over
Wondering if the partner feels sadness about the relationship being over, echoing earlier sentiments.
Picturing us wishing on a clover
Imagining the couple making wishes on a clover, reminiscent of a previous image.
That
Repeating the idea that no one had to tell them they were older, reinforcing the natural progression of time.
No one had to tell us we were older
Recalling a time of being prettier and engaged in a slumber.
Prettier and playing in a slumber
Expressing personal relief that the relationship is over, echoing a previous line.
I wonder if you know I'm glad it's over
Reiterating the notion that in every photo, the couple appears younger.
Every photo of us we were younger
Concluding with the theme of love.
Love
Repeating the word "love" to emphasize the overarching theme.
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