Lyrics
Two years and then she calls it quits
After two years, she decides to end the relationship.
But with a pencil, writes your name
Using a pencil, she writes your name, suggesting a thoughtful or deliberate act.
After the ‘H’ is an ellipsis
After writing your name, an ellipsis follows the letter 'H,' indicating a pause or hesitation.
With a question mark for the future just in case
A question mark is added for the future, possibly reflecting uncertainty or doubt about the decision.
August tenth
Refers to a specific date, August tenth.
At a standstill upon the ten
At a standstill on the tenth, suggesting a moment of reflection or stasis.
That was when
Highlights the significance of August tenth in the context of the relationship.
Months; maybe years, you'll reminisce
Over time, there will be reflection and longing for what could have been.
What you would have, could have changed
Reflects on missed opportunities and the potential for change.
Like mistletoe without the kiss
Compares the situation to mistletoe without a kiss, symbolizing missed chances for intimacy.
That’s just self prescripted pain
Describes the emotional pain as something self-inflicted.
Quiet remind
Suggests a subtle reminder, possibly of the relationship's complexity.
Its never just black and white
Life is not just black and white; it involves nuances and complexities.
It takes its time
Emphasizes that understanding or resolution takes time.
Life moves slow
Life moves slowly, indicating a sense of stagnation or prolonged emotional experience.
Like the drip from the honeycomb
Compares life to the slow drip from a honeycomb, reinforcing the idea of gradual progression.
Now you’re in the throes
Suggests being caught in a difficult or challenging situation.
No way to phoenix out of this
Expresses the impossibility of rising or recovering from the current emotional state.
Retrospection can’t be tamed
Reflection cannot be controlled or restrained.
Over the bones, go 'head and pick
Suggests examining past experiences and emotions.
What the heart wants can’t be changed
What the heart desires remains unchanged, highlighting emotional constancy.
August tenth
Reiterates the significance of August tenth in the context of the relationship.
That was when
Recalls the importance of the standstill moment on August tenth.
At a standstill upon the ten
Repeats the idea of being at a standstill on the tenth, emphasizing its impact.
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