Arm's Length
Lost in Uninvited Memories: Arm's Length by Kris Delmhorst
Lyrics
I thought about you today
I reflected on thoughts of you today
Didn't mean to, it was uninvited
It wasn't intentional, it came unexpectedly
That's what this band-aid is for
Describing a metaphorical band-aid for emotional wounds
I just looked down, saw bloody onions
Seeing something painful or difficult to handle
Now go, don't stay no more
An urging to leave, not to linger
I don't know what to do with my hands
Expressing discomfort or unease
And I'm lost in an arm's length of space
Feeling emotionally distant or detached
And I can't find a good place to stand
Struggling to find a comfortable position or state of mind
I talked about you today
Conveying conversation about the person
Kind of funny, a total stranger
Discussing the person with a stranger, an unexpected situation
I didn't mean what I said
Regretting words spoken impulsively
But it surprised me, felt so clean
Surprised by the impact of the conversation, feeling cleansed
Now go, don't stay no more
Reiterating the need for the person to leave
You'll have to find your own way to the door
Indicating the person must find their own way out
Cause I'm lost in an arm's length of space
Re-emphasizing emotional distance
And I just can't smile like this anymore
Unable to feign happiness or contentment
You know that windows are for seeing through
Reflecting on the transparency of windows
Forget that they can show things back to you
Forgetting the potential of self-reflection
And I had it coming today
Admitting to deserving consequences today
Said all the things I made myself swear I would not say
Speaking words previously sworn not to say
And what goes into your ears is there to stay
Recognizing the lasting impact of spoken words
So I got to watch it, but I can't hold this tongue
Being aware of the need for caution in speech
So go don't stay
Repeating the urge for departure
I'm not really sure this is my life
Expressing uncertainty about the current situation
But I'm lost in an arm's length
Reiterating emotional distance
And I need something I can pull in tight
Desiring something comforting and close
Need something I can pull in tight
Repeating the need for something comforting
Is there something I can pull in tight
Questioning the availability of comfort
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