Party Favor
Echoes of Love and Farewell: Maddie Ettrich's Party Favor
Lyrics
I first kissed you by the disco ball
I had my first kiss with you near the disco ball.
I first missed you at the glimpse of fall
I started missing you during the beginning of autumn.
Summer came in a rush electric flame, orange crush
Summer rushed in with vibrant energy, resembling an electric flame, like an orange crush.
Mama said, don't be the last to leave
Mom advised not to be the last person to leave the event or gathering.
So I'm by the door pulling strings on my heart sleeve
Positioned by the door, I am hesitating, dealing with my emotions.
Face the music before it stops
Confront the reality before the music comes to a halt.
From the high my stomach drops
Feeling a sudden drop in my stomach from the highs of the moment.
And you don't know what you want, but I do
You're uncertain about your desires, but I am clear about mine.
Eyes getting blurry, stars fill the room
My vision blurs, and the stars seem to fill the room.
And I stand, drinking my hand
I stand with a drink in my hand, observing you.
Staring back at you
Looking back at you in contemplation.
Do me a party favor
Requesting a favor from you to make the situation more enjoyable.
Can we talk about this later
Suggesting to discuss the matter later.
We both know what's on your mind
We both understand what's on your mind.
Seconds are gone like vapor
Time passes swiftly, like vapor, and the moments are gone.
Conversation starts to taper
The conversation starts to diminish.
Honey, you know I think it's time
Expressing that it's time to move on.
To leave the party behind
Suggesting it feels like it has been days since you made a commitment.
Feels like days ago you promised your heart
However, your commitment was never certain from the beginning.
But you were never really quite sure
Uncertainty existed right from the start.
Even from the start
Because enjoyment only lasts for a limited time.
Cause the fun only lasts so long
Fun is over, and I am nothing new to you.
It's over and then it's done And I'm nothing new
Recognizing that everything has its end, and I am not an exception.
Do me a party favor
Repeating the request for a favor to enhance the moment.
Can we talk about this later
Asking to discuss matters at a later time.
We both know what's on your mind
Both parties are aware of each other's thoughts.
Seconds are gone like vapor
Time is passing quickly, like vapor, and the conversation is fading away.
Conversation starts to taper
The discussion is starting to dwindle.
Honey, you know I think it's time
Expressing that it's time to move on.
And the voices grow louder and the music stops
The surroundings become noisier as the music stops.
Cause you'll never love me the way I want
Realizing that the love I seek may never be reciprocated as I desire.
Maybe it's the last time I'll ever call you mine
Suggesting that this might be the last time I consider you mine.
But could you please for one last time
Requesting one last favor, even if it's the end.
Do me a party favor
Reiterating the request for a favor to make the farewell memorable.
Can we talk about this later
Asking to discuss matters at a later time.
We both know what's on your mind
Both parties understand each other's thoughts.
Seconds are gone like vapor
Time is passing quickly, like vapor, and the conversation is fading away.
Conversation starts to taper Honey, you know I think it's time
The discussion is starting to dwindle.
To leave the party behind
Expressing that it's time to move on.
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