Valium
Struggles of Love and Insecurity
Lyrics
My sprained ankle is sore from walking on it all day
Expressing physical discomfort from a sprained ankle due to extensive walking.
Trying to walk off the valium that I had to take
Trying to counteract the effects of valium, possibly taken for emotional distress or pain.
'Cause I'm a hundred pound mess, and I guess that I should leave you alone
Acknowledging personal struggles and contemplating the idea of distancing oneself from someone.
I walk into the place that gave me horrible gas
Entering a place that caused digestive issues, possibly metaphorical for an uncomfortable situation.
They said you moved to new york to teach a cooking class
Learning about someone's relocation to New York with skepticism about the stated reason (teaching a cooking class).
But I know that's just a cover up, 'cause I still follow you home
Expressing a belief that the relocation story is a cover-up and admitting to stalking the person.
Well I'm beginning to feel just like another spinning wheel
Feeling like a repetitive and unremarkable part of life, possibly in a romantic context.
And my shield is finally growing thin
Indicating vulnerability as personal defenses are diminishing.
And I guess I should find another favorite place to dine
Considering changing familiar routines to avoid encountering the person again.
Or I'm gonna have to see you again
Expressing reluctance about the possibility of meeting the person again.
Don't leave the light on for me
Discouraging the idea of waiting or hoping for a return, suggesting it's futile.
You'll just be wasting sleep tonight
Advising against keeping a light on, implying there's no need to wait or expect a return.
It took me 6 whole years to work off all of the weight
Reflecting on a long period spent trying to overcome personal challenges and burdens.
That I had up on my shoulders trying to be so great
Highlighting the pressure to be great and the toll it took on self-esteem.
Now I feel so insecure and I'm not so really sure that I should
Expressing insecurity and uncertainty about current feelings and circumstances.
So here's the 100 thousand dollars and the 70 cents
Mentioning a symbolic sum of money to buy back love and time invested in the relationship.
That should buy back all the love and all the time that you spent
Suggesting a financial solution to repair the emotional damage in the relationship.
Trying to make this all work, you know I feel like a jerk but it's good
Acknowledging personal shortcomings and the complexity of making things right.
Well I'm beginning to feel just like another spinning wheel
Reiterating the feeling of being a repetitive and unfulfilled part of life.
And my shield is finally growing thin
Emphasizing the thinning of personal defenses, making the individual more vulnerable.
And I guess I should find another favorite place to dine
Considering changing routines to avoid encountering the person, echoing earlier sentiments.
Or I'm gonna have to see you again
Expressing reluctance and the desire to avoid meeting the person again.
Don't leave the light on for me
Reiterating the futility of waiting or expecting a return, discouraging keeping a light on.
You'll just be wasting sleep tonight
Advising against staying awake, as there is no anticipation of a return.
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