Lyrics
So you're back from being gone
Addressing the return of someone who was previously absent.
Your feet are chapped, your face is long
Describing physical signs of weariness or hardship in the returned person.
Why'd you have to go and run away?
Questioning the reason for the person's departure.
Was it something that I said
Wondering if the departure was triggered by something said.
Or did we make too much of it?
Reflecting on whether the situation was exaggerated or blown out of proportion.
Thought I did my best to give you space
Expressing efforts to give the person enough space.
Baby, start to build your wall
Encouraging the person to start building emotional walls or defenses.
Take your break from it all
Suggesting a break from the relationship or emotional stress.
As I climb, and right before I fall
Describing a moment of vulnerability and potential downfall.
You bail, and I'm beside myself
Expressing the emotional distress experienced when the person leaves abruptly.
If we look at history, you got your bag of tricks from me
Reflecting on shared history and skills, implying a sense of betrayal.
Mister independent, take-it-slow
Describing the person as independent, possibly with a hint of sarcasm.
Flattered as I was at first, we turned a pattern into hurt
Acknowledging initial flattery but highlighting the negative pattern that developed.
Now you've got to let go just to breathe
Advising the person to let go of the past in order to breathe and move forward.
Baby, start to build your wall
Reiterating the suggestion to build emotional walls for self-protection.
Take your break from it all
Recommending a break from the challenges or stressors in the relationship.
As I climb, and right before I fall
Describing a moment of vulnerability and potential downfall, echoing line 11.
You bail, and I'm beside myself
Expressing the emotional distress experienced when the person leaves abruptly, echoing line 12.
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