Lyrics
First Verse:
Introduction of the first verse.
Show me your true colours when the night runs cold Looking for attention but you sold your soul
Desire for authenticity in a relationship, acknowledging a past of seeking attention at the expense of one's integrity.
So the story goes I know how this unfolds
Recognizing the predictable nature of a story or relationship and anticipating its outcome.
But I won't be told
Declining to conform to others' expectations or instructions.
No I won't be told
Reiteration of independence and resistance to being controlled or influenced.
Pre-Chorus:
Transition to the pre-chorus.
Found truth in your eyes Show me the signs,
Finding honesty or sincerity in the other person's eyes.
That I just can't deny
Requesting signs that cannot be ignored.
The weight of all your lies Filled up my mind,
The burden of deceit affecting the singer's thoughts.
But, to my surprise It was your alibi.
Surprised that the other person's excuse or justification was convincing.
Chorus:
Beginning of the chorus.
I don't wanna fall out of love again,
Expressing reluctance to experience the pain of falling out of love again.
Or have another stranger in my bed No, I don't wanna be one of ya friends, No, I don't wanna be just play pretend. Play pretend.
Rejecting casual relationships and a desire for genuine connection.
Drop Chorus:
Repetition of the chorus.
I don't wanna fall out of love again,
Reiteration of the singer's reluctance to fall out of love.
Or have another stranger in my bed No, I don't wanna be one of ya friends, No, I don't wanna be just play pretend. Play pretend.
Emphasis on avoiding superficial connections and friendships.
Hook:
Beginning of the hook.
Na, na, na, na, na,
Repetition of vocalizations emphasizing a mood or emotion.
Na, na, na, na,
-Na, na, na, na, na,
-Na, na, na, na, na, na (x2)
-Second Verse:
Introduction of the second verse.
Whiskey on my breath and my head still aches, Whisper in my ear don't let me binge and break
Reference to the aftermath of a night of drinking, with a plea to avoid destructive behavior.
If you need some time, I can give you some space, We can take it slow,
Offering understanding and space in the relationship, proposing a slower pace.
In the afterglow.
Savoring the positive moments after challenges have been overcome.
Pre-Chorus:
Transition to the second pre-chorus.
Found truth in your eyes Show me the signs,
Reiteration of the desire for truth in the other person's eyes.
I just can't deny
Unable to deny the signs being shown.
The weight of all your lies Filled up my mind,
The weight of lies affecting the singer's thoughts.
But, to my surprise It was your alibi.
Surprised by the convincing nature of the other person's excuse.
Chorus:
Repetition of the chorus.
I don't wanna fall out of love again,
Reiteration of the reluctance to fall out of love.
Or have another stranger in my bed No, I don't wanna be one of ya friends, No, I don't wanna be just play pretend. Play pretend.
Rejection of casual relationships and a desire for authenticity.
Bridge:
Beginning of the bridge.
Na, na, na, na, na, Na, na, na, na,
Repetition of vocalizations building up emotion.
Na, na, na, na, na, Na, na, na, na, na, na
-Drop Chorus:
Repetition of the drop chorus.
I don't wanna fall out of love again,
Reiteration of the reluctance to fall out of love.
Or have another stranger in my bed No, I don't wanna be one of ya friends, No, I don't wanna be just play pretend. Play pretend.
Rejecting casual relationships and emphasizing authenticity.
Hook:
Beginning of the final hook.
Na, na, na, na, na,
Repetition of vocalizations concluding the song.
Na, na, na, na,
-Na, na, na, na, na,
-Na, na, na, na, na, na (x2)
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