Everybody Knows
Love's Farewell Dance: Echoes of Heartbreak in Louis Prima's Melody
Lyrics
Wish they hadn't seen you walk away
Expressing regret that observers witnessed the departure.
And heard me beg you "Stay, please stay"
Pleading for the person to stay and not leave.
Why, why did we choose this crowded place
Questioning the choice of being in a crowded place.
They all know it, 'cause I show it in my face
Others can perceive the emotional turmoil through facial expressions.
Everybody knows you said goodbye
Acknowledging that everyone is aware of the farewell.
Everybody knows we're through
Confirming the end of the relationship.
Now they all can see the tears I cry
Visible tears indicate the emotional pain of separation.
Running down my face for you
Expressing the outward manifestation of sorrow for the departed person.
They all said it's too good to be true
Addressing skepticism from others about the relationship's authenticity.
It'll make a fool of you one day
Warning that the relationship might lead to being made a fool.
I just laughed and said our love was strong
Defending the strength of love despite warnings.
But you left me and they all know I was wrong
Admitting fault and acknowledging that others were right.
Everybody knows you're tired of me
Accepting that the person is tired of the speaker.
Everybody knows we're through
Affirming the finality of the breakup.
Though I'm on my own I can't be free
Feeling restricted and not free despite being alone.
Baby, I just live for you
Declaring a commitment to living for the departed person.
Everybody knows you said goodbye
Reiterating that everyone is aware of the farewell.
Everybody knows we're through
Reaffirming the confirmation of the relationship's end.
Now they all can see the tears I cry
Re-emphasizing the outward display of emotional pain.
Running down my face for you
Repeating the expression of visible tears for the departed person.
Everybody knows you're tired of me
Restating that the person is tired of the speaker.
Everybody knows we're through
Reiterating the finality of the breakup.
Though I'm on my own I can't be free
Echoing the sense of being unable to find freedom alone.
Baby, I just live for you
Reiterating the commitment to living for the departed person.
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