Lyrics
They say misery loves company
Expressing the common belief that people in misery often seek companionship.
Well I suppose that's true
Acknowledging the truth in the saying about misery and company.
And all the stars laid out before me
Observing a path laid out by fate or destiny with possibilities.
Oh the things I wouldn't do
Contemplating the extreme actions one might take for the right opportunities.
There's an angel in the corner
Referring to a protective or guiding presence in a challenging situation.
Playing forty-five with death
Describing a risky situation, likened to a dangerous game with death.
If he's against us, who'd be for us?
Pondering the lack of support, even from those who should be on one's side.
She left the jokers in the deck
Noting the abandonment by someone important, leaving challenges behind.
Heart in the water
Alluding to emotions submerged in difficulties or a challenging situation.
Blood in the fire
Metaphorically linking intense emotions with a powerful and destructive force.
Back when I loved you
Reflecting on a past love that was driven by strong passion.
Fueled by desire
Acknowledging that desires played a significant role in the past relationship.
But in the end we're all surrounded
Expressing a sense of being overwhelmed or trapped by surrounding circumstances.
Now that the walls are caving in
Describing a moment of crisis with pressure from all sides.
Look at your secrets all consume you, babe
Noting the consequences of hidden truths and their impact on an individual.
See how the devil plays to win
Highlighting the manipulative tactics of negative forces, symbolized by the devil.
Did you listen to your mother?
Prompting reflection on maternal guidance and its impact on one's character.
Did she show you how to be?
Questioning if maternal teachings prepared one to face life's challenges.
Can she stand across the water?
Posing a metaphorical question about maternal support in difficult situations.
Can she calm the stormy seas?
Asking whether maternal influence can calm turbulent and challenging times.
Have you ever crossed your borders?
Questioning if personal boundaries have been explored or exceeded.
Where the ocean meets the sky
Describing a boundary where challenges become more profound and significant.
Now and then, and in the evening
Referring to specific times, possibly emphasizing the importance of reflection.
Is where a man might go to die
Suggesting a metaphorical place of existential crisis or intense personal struggle.
Heart in the water
Reiterating the metaphor of emotions submerged in a challenging situation.
Blood in the fire
Repeating the metaphor of intense emotions associated with a destructive force.
Back when I loved you
Recalling a past love driven by strong passion and desire.
Fueled by desire
Affirming the significant role of desires in the intensity of past emotions.
But in the end we're all surrounded
Emphasizing the feeling of being overwhelmed or surrounded by challenges.
Now that the walls are caving in
Reiterating the sense of crisis with pressure from all sides.
Look at your secrets all consume you, babe
Highlighting the consequences of hidden truths and their impact on an individual.
See how the devil plays to win
Emphasizing the manipulative tactics of negative forces, symbolized by the devil.
Am I enough?
Pondering personal worth and whether one is paralyzed by fear or indecision.
Or am I petrified still frozen to the stairs?
Expressing regret for not expressing love, possibly due to fear or emotional paralysis.
I should have told you how I loved you
Expressing the desire to communicate love even if it might not be reciprocated.
I should have told you even though you didn't care
Reflecting on the past and the realization of love's importance, despite indifference.
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