Upper Hand
Navigating Love's Chessboard: Lucy Morgan's Upper Hand
Lyrics
It's like I'm coming up for air
Feeling a sense of relief or liberation.
But at the top there's nothing there
Upon reaching the top, there's a lack of fulfillment or satisfaction.
It's like you're holding me captive
Feeling restricted or confined by someone or something.
With nothing but the what ifs
The constraints are based on uncertainties and hypothetical scenarios.
And the worst part is
Expressing a negative aspect of the situation.
The worst part is
Reiteration of the preceding line, emphasizing the emotional impact.
You think I'm done, when I'm far from
Contrary to the perception, there is more to endure.
Even though I said it first
Despite having expressed a thought first, the other person has control.
You're the one holding the cards
Attributing power to the other person in the relationship.
You just like the upper hand
The other person enjoys having control or dominance.
Even if it hurts
Enduring pain for the sake of the other person's advantage.
Yeah I know I said it first
Recognition that a statement was made first.
But you're holding in the cards
The other person possesses the decisive factors in the relationship.
You just like the upper hand
Reiteration of the other person's inclination for control.
Even if it hurts (You, you just like it)
Repeating the idea that the other person enjoys having control.
Even if it hurts (You, you just like it)
Emphasizing the repeated notion of the other person's desire for control.
I've been making my way back
Working towards recovery, but reminders of the other person persist.
But pieces of you won't leave
Certain aspects of the other person linger and resist fading away.
They live inside my chest
The emotional impact of the other person is ingrained in the speaker's heart.
They've become a part of me
These aspects have become an integral part of the speaker's identity.
Who knew memories
Reflecting on the unexpected weight of memories.
Could be so heavy
Memories can be emotionally burdensome.
When I feel so empty
Expressing emotional emptiness despite the presence of memories.
Even though I said it first
Repeating the acknowledgment of expressing a thought first.
You're the one holding the cards
Reiterating the other person's control in the relationship.
You just like the upper hand
Highlighting the other person's preference for dominance.
Even if it hurts
Enduring pain for the sake of the other person's advantage.
Even if it hurts
Reiteration of the endurance of pain for the other person's control.
Hmm...
Interlude expressing a non-verbal response or contemplation.
You like the upper hand
Affirmation of the other person's desire for control.
You just like the upper hand
Repeating the idea of the other person's inclination for control.
You just like the upper hand
Emphasizing the other person's preference for dominance.
You just like the upper hand
Reiterating the other person's inclination for control.
(You just like it, you, you)
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the other person's enjoyment of control.
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