Lyrics
When they found you on the edge of the road
Discovery of an individual at the roadside
You had a pistol underneath your coat
Possession of a concealed pistol
But it all started back in '79
Reference to events starting in 1979
Your mother used to work from sunset to 5
Mention of the mother's long working hours
And when you knew enough to know where to go
Knowledge of the right path to follow
You said you wanted to be out on your own
Desire for independence and autonomy
Why don't you tell me what you really want
Call for honesty about one's true desires
Instead of making up the same old lies, lies
Expression of frustration with repetitive falsehoods
Lies
Repetition emphasizing the theme of lies
You say you must be going out of your mind
Perception of losing one's sanity
And I can see you when I look in your eyes
Insight into the person's emotions through their eyes
You're always talking on the
Excessive talk without substance
End of your tongue
Disregarding problems by hiding them
And sweep the ashes underneath the rug
Ignoring or covering up difficult situations
You swear you're having just the
Claiming to have the best time, possibly falsely
Time of your life you've got it wrapped in
Pretense wrapped in attractive presentation
Pretty papers and white
Reference to superficial beauty or facade
Why don't you tell me what you really want
Repeated call for honesty and openness
Instead of making up the same old lies, lies
Reiteration of frustration with deceitful behavior
Lies lies, lies, lies
Emphasis on the prevalence of lies
Lies, lies, lies
Repetition underscoring the theme of lies
Oh, baby, we gotta go
Sense of urgency to leave a situation
The shadow's taking it's toll
The negative impact of shadows or troubles
We're not winning anymore
Loss or decline in a competitive situation
Time is keeping score
Time as a measure of difficulties
It's the blind leading the blind
A situation where guidance is lacking
One can handle the night
Inability to cope with challenges at night
Oh, it's not what I wanna say
Expressing something unwanted but necessary
But I'll say it anyway
Stating an uncomfortable truth
When I saw you on the edge of the road
Revisiting the scene from the beginning
You had a pistol underneath your coat
Reiteration of the concealed pistol
I should be sleeping by your lonely side
Preference for companionship over solitary work
Instead of working on this song all night
Choosing to work on a song despite other priorities
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