Lyrics
Pride, sad, splendid liar,
Pride is depicted as a deceptive and impressive quality, often concealing true emotions.
Sworn enemy of love
Pride is portrayed as an adversary to love, creating barriers and obstacles.
Kept my lips from saying
Refers to withholding thoughts or feelings due to pride.
Things I was thinking of.
Refers to unspoken thoughts or emotions that were deliberately kept hidden.
But now my pride you've humbled,
Feeling humbled by a change, letting go of pride.
I've cast it to the winds,
Metaphorically releasing pride, abandoning its constraints.
Broken, beaten, sick at heart
Feeling emotionally shattered, physically exhausted, and disheartened.
My confession begins.
Beginning to admit true feelings or secrets.
We've played the game of stay away
Describes a relationship where both parties try to avoid each other.
But it cost more that I can pay.
Indicates that the consequences of avoiding the relationship were severe.
Without you I can't make my way,
Expresses dependency on the other person for navigating life.
I surrender, dear.
Admitting defeat, expressing willingness to yield.
I may seem proud, I may act gay,
Appearances may not reflect true feelings or character.
It's just a pose, I'm not that way,
Behaving differently from the inner reality.
'Cause deep down in my heart I say
Despite outer demeanor, sincere feelings of surrender exist.
I surrender, dear.
Expressing a genuine willingness to yield or give in.
Little mean things we were doing
Reflects on minor negative actions as part of the relationship.
Must have been part of the game,
Implying that negative actions were a strategy within the relationship dynamic.
Lending a spice to the wooing,
Suggests that these actions added excitement or interest to courtship.
But I don't care who's to blame.
Disregarding assigning blame for these actions.
When stars appear and shadows fall,
Referencing the evening or nightfall.
Why then you'll hear My poor heart call,
When specific circumstances arise, expressing a heartfelt yearning will occur.
To you my love, my life, my all
Declaration of deep affection, devotion, and commitment to the other person.
I surrender, dear.
Expressing total surrender and devotion to the beloved.
We've played the game of stay away
Reiteration of the relationship dynamics of avoidance.
But it cost more that I can pay.
Emphasizing the high cost or toll of avoiding the relationship.
Without you I can't make my way,
Expressing dependence on the other person for emotional stability.
I surrender, dear.
Reiterating the willingness to yield or submit to the other person.
I may seem proud, I may act gay,
Highlighting the contrast between outward behavior and inner feelings.
It's just a pose, I'm not that way,
Acting contrary to true emotions.
'Cause deep down in my heart I say
Reaffirmation of genuine feelings of surrender.
I surrender, dear.
Expressing a heartfelt willingness to yield or give in.
Little mean things we were doing
Revisiting negative actions as a part of the relationship dynamic.
Must have been part of the game,
Reiterating the perspective that these actions added interest to the courtship.
Lending a spice to the wooing,
Declaring indifference toward assigning blame for these actions.
But I don't care who's to blame.
Nonchalant attitude towards placing responsibility for actions.
When stars appear And shadows fall,
Describing the transition to nighttime.
Why then you'll hear My poor heart call,
Anticipating the expression of sincere yearning during specific moments.
To you my love, my life, my all
Reiterating total devotion and commitment to the beloved.
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