Lyrics
You only want me when I'm well
You are desired only when you are in good health.
You only want me when I'm okay
You are sought after only when you are doing fine.
And today I am unwell
Currently, you are not well.
I take it you don't find it charming
It seems that your current state of unwellness is not appealing to the other person.
I'll only want you once you're gone
The other person expresses a realization or desire for you only after you are no longer present.
I'll only want you once it's too late
The person realizes their feelings only when it's too late.
And I've been angry and I've been wrong
You have experienced anger and mistakes in the past.
And resolute in my absolution
You have been firm in your decision and resolution.
Loving me is leaving a kettle on the stove
Loving you is compared to leaving a potentially dangerous situation unresolved.
Of a house, where you never had the key
Being with you is like being in a house without access.
Are you still bothered by the ghosts?
Questions are raised about lingering concerns or memories.
Do they ever mention me?
Do the ghosts from the past still bring up thoughts of you?
Do they ever mention me?
Repetition of the question about being remembered.
You only want me if I'm yours
You are desired only if you belong to someone.
But I am no one's for the taking
You are not available for anyone to claim.
We wake up cradled on the floor
Waking up in a vulnerable state, possibly after a celebration.
New year's day, a spark, a flame
Reference to a significant moment on New Year's Day.
You think you love me
The other person's perception of love might be superficial, based on simple observations.
Just because you watched me sleep
Love is claimed based on the act of watching the speaker sleep.
Leaving a kettle on the stove
Repetition of the metaphor about a potentially dangerous situation left unresolved.
Of a house where nobody has the key
Similar to line 12, emphasizing a lack of access or understanding.
You don't know me anymore
A statement expressing a perceived change in how well the other person knows the speaker.
It's okay, if nobody waits for me
Acceptance of the possibility that no one is waiting for the speaker.
If nobody waits for me
Further repetition emphasizing the absence of waiting individuals.
If nobody waits for me
Continued emphasis on the idea that nobody is waiting for the speaker.
If nobody waits for me
Repetition emphasizing the absence of anyone waiting for the speaker.
If nobody waits for me
Continued repetition of the theme of no one waiting for the speaker.
You only want me when I'm well
Reiteration of the idea that the other person wants you only when you are in good health.
You only want me when I'm okay
Reiteration that you are desired only when you are doing okay.
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