Lyrics
I'm gonna try because I need to
Expressing determination to make an effort because of a personal need.
Be the woman who doesn't need you
Desiring independence and self-sufficiency, aiming to be a strong, self-reliant woman.
Be the lady on the train all to herself
Envisioning a woman enjoying solitude on a train, emphasizing independence and individuality.
Find the bits of me I shook off
Searching for the aspects of oneself that were compromised or abandoned to please someone else.
To appease you, oh just come on
Encouraging someone to come to terms with and accept the speaker for who she truly is.
I like the things I like
Affirming the speaker's preference for certain things and embracing personal tastes.
And that's alright
Asserting self-acceptance and the right to like what one likes without judgment.
Devotion
Introducing the theme of "Devotion," possibly a reference to a significant commitment or dedication.
Return to me
Asking for a return of devotion, suggesting a desire for reciprocation or rediscovery of commitment.
And who I was before I was in love
Reflecting on the speaker's identity before being in love, hinting at personal growth and change.
I'll do anything for her now, she's my longest love
Expressing a strong commitment and willingness to do anything for the person who is now the speaker's longest love.
Hey!
(Exclamation, no specific meaning provided.)
I'm gonna leave because I need to
Announcing the decision to leave, driven by the speaker's personal need for self-discovery.
Collect myself, I didn't mean to
Acknowledging the necessity to gather and regain composure, clarifying unintentional actions.
Disappear into a false autonomy
Describing a feeling of false independence or autonomy, possibly suggesting a past illusion of freedom.
I think I lost myself when I realized I was losing you
Indicating a loss of self-identity when realizing the impending loss of a significant person.
Devotion
Reiteration of the theme of "Devotion" and the plea for its return, emphasizing its importance.
Return to me
Continuing the request for a return of devotion, emphasizing a desire to reconnect with one's former self.
Who I was before I was in love
Revisiting the idea of the speaker's identity before falling in love, reinforcing the theme of self-discovery.
I'll do anything for her now, she's my longest love
Expressing a profound commitment and readiness to do anything for the enduring love the speaker now feels.
Hey!
(Exclamation, no specific meaning provided.)
Devotion
Reiteration of the theme of "Devotion," emphasizing its importance and the desire for its return.
Return to me
Continuing the plea for a return of devotion, suggesting a longing for a past state of emotional connection.
Who I was before I was in love
Repeating the idea of the speaker's identity before being in love, reinforcing the theme of self-discovery and the longing for the return of a previous state of being.
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