Lyrics
And I can't pretend like I, and I can't pretend like I don't need this, and I can't pretend like I don't need this one favor
The speaker acknowledges their inability to pretend that they do not need a specific favor.
You say i'm alone
The speaker is told that they are alone.
Don't feel it when I'm on my phone
Even when using their phone, the speaker doesn't feel a connection, emphasizing a sense of detachment.
It's still me but this aint my body
The speaker feels like themselves, but there's a disconnection from their own body.
It's all for you
Actions and efforts are dedicated to someone else.
All the mess I'm working through
The speaker is dealing with personal issues and challenges.
Why can it not be, no pain no poetry?
Expressing a desire for a life with no pain and the belief that pain is necessary for creating poetry.
What's the matter with you? Whats the matter with you?
A direct question asking about the listener's emotional state.
Who do I pay for you to be okay, and then say I'm on my way
Asking who the speaker needs to pay for the listener to be okay, followed by a commitment to come.
What's the matter with you? Whats the matter with you?
Reiteration of the question about the listener's emotional state.
Who do I pay for you to be just fine and say I'm with you all the time
Similar to line 12, expressing a desire for the listener to be fine and a commitment to being with them.
And I can't pretend like I, and I can't pretend like I don't need this, and I can't pretend like I don't need this one favor
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to pretend not to need a specific favor.
When you hold me tight I feel much better
Feeling better when embraced tightly by the listener.
This time i'll be more polite
A promise to be more courteous or considerate this time.
And I can't pretend like I don't need this one favor
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to pretend not to need a specific favor.
When you kiss me right, I feel much better
Feeling better when kissed in the right way by the listener.
This time ill be more polite
A commitment to be more polite or considerate this time.
And I can't pretend like I don't need this one favor
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to pretend not to need a specific favor.
What's the matter with you? Whats the matter with you?
Reiteration of the question about the listener's emotional state.
Who do I pay for you to be okay, and then say I'm on my way
Similar to line 12, asking who needs to be paid for the listener to be okay, and a commitment to come.
What's the matter with you? Whats the matter with you?
Reiteration of the question about the listener's emotional state.
Who do I pay for you to be just fine and say I'm with you all the time
Similar to line 15, expressing a desire for the listener to be fine and a commitment to being with them.
And I can't pretend like I, and I can't pretend like I don't need this, and I can't pretend like I don't need this one favor
Final reiteration of the speaker's inability to pretend not to need a specific favor.
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