Lyrics
She wakes up lonely
She wakes up feeling alone and isolated.
she wakes up lonely
Repetition, emphasizing her persistent loneliness.
she hangs a picture by the phone
She hangs a picture near the phone, possibly seeking comfort or connection.
she hangs a picture by the phone
Repetition, underscoring the importance of the picture by the phone.
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
She doubts the relationship's survival.
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
Contrast: Intimacy when the singer is at home, suggesting a different reality.
And we pretend that we're in love
They act as if they are in love, possibly trying to maintain the appearance of a strong relationship.
She wakes up lonely
Reiteration of her loneliness upon waking.
she telephones me
She calls the singer to inquire about his return, seeking reassurance.
to ask me if I'm coming home
Repetition, emphasizing her concern about the singer's return.
she says will you be coming home
She questions if he will come home, expressing uncertainty.
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
Similar to line 5, she doubts the relationship's longevity.
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
Despite doubts, intimacy is present when the singer is home.
And we pretend that we're in love
They continue to pretend they are in love, perhaps to mask deeper issues.
It was different when we thought
Reflecting on a past time when they shared common goals.
that we wanted the same thing
Highlighting a shift, suggesting diverging desires.
everything was figured out
Previously, everything seemed clear and resolved.
and now it doesn't make much sense
The current situation is confusing and lacks clarity.
Yeah, it's just another thing she can't get
She faces another challenge in the relationship.
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
Reiteration of her skepticism about the relationship's success.
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
Despite doubts, there is intimacy when the singer is present.
And we pretend that we're in love
They maintain the facade of being in love.
Yeah, she likes to think that we're in love
She prefers to believe they are genuinely in love.
she likes to think that we're in love
Repetition, emphasizing her desire to believe in their love.
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