Been Here Too Long
Longing for Freedom: Lazy Dynamite's Tale of Breaking Chains
Lyrics
Somethings stick to me like glue
Expressing how certain things stick to the person like glue, possibly representing persistent challenges or influences.
Then somethings stick to me like you
Suggesting a person or a relationship sticks to the individual in a significant way.
I can't turn around without you in my face
Feeling unable to escape or avoid the constant presence of someone.
Playing space invaders, you always take first place
Metaphorically using "space invaders" to describe the person's dominance or intrusion, always taking the forefront.
Girl I don't want you to get me wrong
Clarifying intentions and emotions before expressing discontent.
When I play for you this song
Introducing the act of playing a song for the person being addressed.
Sometimes I wish that you were gone
Confessing a desire for the person to be absent at times.
Cause you've been here for too too long
Stating that the person has been present for an extended and undesirable duration.
You're on the cover of every page
Highlighting the person's pervasive presence, possibly in a public or intrusive manner.
You think my world is gonna be your stage
Suggesting the person believes they are the central focus of the individual's life.
I wish that I could take a knife
Expressing a strong desire to remove the person from one's life.
And cut you straight straight outta my life
Using a metaphorical knife to emphasize the intensity of the desire to cut ties.
Girl I don't want you to get me wrong
Reiterating the emotions behind playing the song for the person.
When I play you this song
Expressing a wish for the person's absence despite the emotional connection.
Sometimes I wish that you were gone
Repeating the desire for the person to be gone due to their prolonged presence.
Cause you've been here for too too long
Emphasizing the extended duration of the person's unwelcome presence.
Girl you've been gettin' me down
Repeating the impact of the person on the individual, implying a negative influence.
Girl you've been gettin' me down
Reiterating the negative effect the person has on the individual's well-being.
I wish that you weren't around
Expressing a strong desire for the person not to be present.
Cause girl you've been gettin' me down
Summarizing the negative impact the person has had on the individual.
Girl you've been gettin' me down
Repeating the negative influence of the person on the individual's state of mind.
Girl you've been gettin' me down
Emphasizing the burden or negative emotions caused by the person.
I wish that you weren't around
Expressing a wish for the person's absence due to their detrimental effect.
Cause girl you've been gettin' me down
Reiterating the negative impact the person has had on the individual's well-being.
Something can be too good to be true
Reflecting on the idea that something good may not be as positive as it seems.
Like the nighttime when I leave you
Comparing the nighttime departure to a situation where leaving is difficult but necessary.
Cause I know that you'll be back
Anticipating the person's return despite the difficulty of separation.
Like a double-decker heart attack
Using a vivid metaphor to describe the impactful return of the person.
Girl I don't want you to get me wrong
Reiterating the emotions behind playing the song for the person.
When I play you this song
Expressing a wish for the person's absence despite the emotional connection.
Sometimes I wish that you were gone
Repeating the desire for the person to be gone due to their prolonged presence.
Girl, don't you know what I'm sayin'?
Pose a direct question to the person, asking if they understand the message.
You've been here too long
Asserting that the person has overstayed their welcome.
You've been here too long
Repeating the assertion that the person has been present for too long.
You've been here too long
Reiterating the claim that the person's presence has been prolonged and undesired.
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