Lyrics
I used to be so cruel
I used to be unkind or harsh
All those minutes ago
Reflecting on events from the past
But now I've changed
There has been a positive transformation
It was a long five minutes
Referring to a challenging period of time
I'm gonna say something
Expressing intention to communicate
I'll probably say it wrong
Acknowledging potential for verbal mistakes
But at least you know I tried
Committing to effort despite potential errors
I'd rather that than nothing!
Preferable to try and fail than not trying at all
I've never begged before
Historical assertion of never pleading
I'm not gonna start now
Stating the continuation of not begging
But I'm gonna ask again
Expressing a request without pleading
I might even say please
Considering the possibility of using polite language
Maybe if you tried you could listen
Suggesting the potential for the listener to be more attentive
Maybe if you tried, you could care
Encouraging the listener to show concern or interest
See every time I'm vulnerable
Highlighting vulnerability and a lack of empathy received
You just laugh
Pointing out laughter in response to vulnerability
Every time I try to care
Noting a negative reaction when expressing care
You do that
Observing a specific behavior in response to care
We don't need each other
Declaring independence or lack of mutual dependence
I've got Joe Lemieux
Introducing an individual named Joe Lemieux
He's still laughing at you
Indicating continued amusement directed at the listener
Cause you just won't quit it
Commenting on the persistence of a behavior
But I'm still addicted man
Admitting to being still attached or drawn to something
I don't know what to do
Expressing uncertainty about how to handle the situation
I think I said its easy but still
Recalling a previous statement about the situation being easy
That was all those minutes ago
Referencing the time when everything changed
Maybe if you tried you could listen
Reiterating the potential for the listener to be more attentive
Maybe if you tried I would feel
Suggesting that the speaker's feelings are dependent on the listener's effort
More important
Desiring to feel more significant or valued
More real
Expressing a desire for authenticity or genuineness
More sexy
Seeking to be perceived as attractive or appealing
More cool.
Expressing a desire for admiration or approval
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