Devastation
Love's Loneliness: Malcolm Middleton's Devastation Unveiled
Lyrics
And you're the only person that can make me feel alone
Expressing dependence on someone for emotional support, highlighting vulnerability.
Just withdraw your eyes and you'll hear me start to moan
Suggesting that withdrawing attention results in audible expressions of distress or discomfort.
I've never felt so lonely as when you're in the next room
Feeling a profound sense of loneliness even when physically close to the person.
I hope you come back in here, come back in here soon
Expressing a desire for the person to return quickly to alleviate the loneliness.
Had your face in my eyes all weekend now you're gone
Reflecting on the recent presence of the person and the impact of their absence.
24 long miles but my car's broken down
Describing a physical distance of 24 miles with car trouble, possibly symbolic of relationship challenges.
He won't travel 3 and he can't travel 10
Highlighting limitations in the ability to bridge gaps or overcome obstacles in the relationship.
So when will we ever see you again
Pondering when the person will return, emphasizing a sense of longing and uncertainty.
And I've been so devastated
Expressing profound emotional distress or sorrow.
I've never felt more betrayed
Feeling a sense of betrayal, possibly indicating a breach of trust or unmet expectations.
Got a spring in my eye and a light in my step
Contrasting positive physical sensations with the negative emotional impact.
I wasn't made to feel this way
Expressing a sense of discomfort or unease that is not in line with one's natural state.
Got your hair in my hands and your legs running to me
Describing physical closeness and intimacy with the person.
Should I lick the bath or should I wait till Tuesday
Humorous contemplation of mundane decisions in the absence of the person.
I'm sorry for the silence I'm sorry for the noise
Apologizing for both silence and noise, acknowledging a desire for reconciliation.
You know I'll make it up to you with a million steak McCoys
Suggesting a willingness to make amends with a playful reference to a popular snack.
And how can you like me
Pondering self-worth and questioning why the person would like or appreciate the speaker.
With this head and these arms
Expressing self-doubt about physical appearance or attributes.
How can this shallow freak be accused of having charm
Reflecting on being perceived as a shallow or uninteresting person despite external appearances.
The way the earthquakes land when I blow my nose
Using exaggerated imagery to depict the impact of a simple action, emphasizing a sense of chaos.
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