21
Navigating Love's Turbulence: Landon Cube's '21' Unveiled
Lyrics
I've been goin' through changes
The speaker has been experiencing transformations or transitions.
And I can't wait to tell you face to face
The speaker is eager to communicate directly in person.
Yeah, I've been wanting to save you
Expresses the desire to help or rescue someone.
But I can't, you're afraid of changing pace
The person being addressed fears changing their current situation.
'Cause everything I do, I do it for you
Reiterates that the speaker's actions are solely for the person being addressed.
I do it for you
Reiteration of the dedication and purpose behind the speaker's actions.
(But I've been)
Repetition of the speaker's emotional state of experiencing changes.
I've been goin' through changes
Similar to line 1, reiterating ongoing personal transformations.
And I can't wait to tell you face to face
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the desire for face-to-face communication.
But you're way outta sight
Expresses the person being distant both physically and mentally.
And way outta mind
Reiterates the person's absence from thoughts and attention.
I hit your phone
Attempts to contact the person, but there's no response.
Then I don't reply
The lack of response aligns with the person's preference.
That's the way that you like it, yeah
The person prefers excitement and busyness in their life.
To pack your days with excitement
Highlights the person's preference for a thrilling lifestyle.
But I won't wait for you
The speaker won't wait for the person and prioritizes self-preservation.
Keep my soul safe from you
Intention to protect one's own well-being from the person.
It ain't no replacin' you
Recognition that no one can replace the addressed person.
That's a cold case for you
Describes the addressed person as a difficult or unsolved situation.
But I won't wait for you
Repeated intention not to wait for the person.
Keep my soul safe from you
Reiterates the commitment to safeguard oneself from the person's impact.
And I promise you that, because of you
Attributing a change or impact on the speaker's life to the addressed person.
I've been goin' crazy 'cause of you
Feeling mentally disturbed or distressed because of the addressed person.
I know that you play me for a fool
Awareness of being deceived or taken advantage of by the addressed person.
I've been goin' through changes
Similar to lines 1 and 8, expressing ongoing changes in the speaker's life.
And I can't wait to tell you face to face
Similar to lines 2 and 9, emphasizing the desire for face-to-face interaction.
Yeah, I've been wanting to save you
Reiteration of the speaker's wish to help or protect the addressed person.
But I can't, you're afraid of changing pace
Reiteration of the person's reluctance to change their situation.
'Cause everything I do, I do it for you
Reaffirmation that the speaker's actions are dedicated to the person.
I do it for you
Reiterating the dedication behind the speaker's actions.
(But I've been)
Repetition of the speaker's emotional state of experiencing changes.
I've been goin' through changes
Similar to lines 1, 8, and 29, expressing ongoing personal transformations.
And I can't wait to tell you face to face
Similar to lines 2, 9, and 30, emphasizing the desire for direct communication.
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