Lyrics
I saw you staring down the hallway
The speaker noticed someone looking down the hallway.
And you, you never said you'd love always
The person being observed never promised eternal love.
I waited so long just to remind you
The speaker waited a long time to remind the person of something.
You...
The line is incomplete, possibly indicating a pause or interruption in thought.
But it's just a shame
Expresses regret or disappointment about a situation.
You look good in those high tops
The person being addressed looks good wearing high-top shoes.
With my hands around your waist
Imagery of physical closeness with the speaker holding the person's waist.
And your cigarette smile
The person's smile resembling a relaxed, carefree attitude while smoking.
I'll be gone before you know
The speaker intends to leave soon without the person realizing.
That I
The speaker
Was on your side
Expresses being supportive or on the side of the person.
And I'm over
Indicates moving past or getting over something.
You're over
Reiterates moving on from the person.
And I'm over
Continues to emphasize the speaker's progression beyond the relationship or situation.
You're over
Repeats the idea of moving forward from the person or situation.
I saw you staring down the hallway
Similar to the first line, noting the person's gaze down the hallway.
And you, you never said you'd love me always
The person never assured the speaker of eternal love.
There's not much left
Highlights that very little remains or is left in the situation.
There's nothing left
Emphasizes that almost nothing is left.
Not much left
Reiterates the minimal remaining in the situation or relationship.
There's nothing left
Continues to stress the lack of substance or remaining content.
But it's just a shame
Repeats the regret or disappointment over the situation.
You look good in those high tops
Reiterates the person's attractiveness in high-top shoes.
With my hands around your waist
Imagery of physical closeness with the speaker holding the person's waist (repeated).
And your cigarette smile
Reiteration of the person's carefree smile while smoking.
I'll be gone before you know
Similar to line 9, the speaker plans to leave unnoticed.
That I
Reaffirms the speaker's support or alignment with the person.
Was on your side
Repeats the intention of leaving unnoticed.
I'll be gone before you know
Reiterates the speaker's support or alignment with the person.
That I
Repeats the intention of leaving unnoticed.
Was on your side
Reaffirms the speaker's support or alignment with the person.
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