Lyrics
Everytime she heard her mother's warning
The woman recalls her mother's advice about not changing for someone who won't reciprocate.
"Never change for someone who won't change"
Reinforces the idea of not changing oneself for someone who won't change themselves.
Everyday feels like a rainy morning
Her daily experiences feel gloomy and reminiscent of a rainy morning, possibly indicating a persistently somber mood.
And all she wants to do is get back to bed
She feels a strong desire to retreat to bed, possibly seeking solace or escape from her current situation.
She's coming here to New York for a reason
The woman is in New York with a purpose, aiming to save herself and mend her emotional or psychological wounds.
To save her soul and fix the cracks
Her intention in New York is to address her inner struggles and fix the emotional fractures within herself.
Inevitable like the change of seasons
Change is inevitable in life, similar to the cyclic nature of seasons.
She looked him in the eye and said "I'm never coming back"
She affirms her decision to leave someone by declaring she won't return.
Today I'll go
Expresses her determination to leave on this particular day.
This place was never like a home
The place she's leaving was never emotionally fulfilling or comforting like a home.
Inside her mind
Internally, she's engaged in constant dancing, which could symbolize an escape or a coping mechanism.
She was dancing all the time
Her inner world is vibrant and lively despite external struggles.
Everybody knows what she's been dreaming
People are aware of her aspirations and dreams, possibly due to media coverage.
'Cause it's been written in the New York Times
Her dreams have been publicized in the New York Times.
Nobody knows the secret meaning
Her deeper, personal aspirations and meanings behind her actions are not known to the public.
And what is on a woman's mind
The complexity of a woman's thoughts and desires remains unknown to others.
And I just wanna know what you've been trying
Expresses a desire to understand what the person has been attempting or striving for.
Everytime you end up on those streets
Repeatedly finding oneself on familiar streets, possibly feeling stuck or trapped in a routine.
Same blocks on repeat, like a wizard
Feeling perplexed and stuck, akin to a puzzling mind navigating deep complexities.
Puzzled mind going round through the deep
She repeats her decision to leave, emphasizing its significance.
She said
Reiterating her intention to depart from a place that doesn't feel like home.
Today I'll go
Similar to line 9, emphasizing her resolution to leave.
This place was never like a home
The place lacks emotional warmth or belonging, prompting her departure.
Inside her mind
Her inner world is vibrant and lively despite external struggles.
She was dancing all the time
Similar to line 11, describing her constant internal dancing, possibly as a coping mechanism.
Everybody knows what she's been dreaming
Reiteration that her dreams and aspirations have gained public attention.
'Cause it's been written in the New York Times
Her aspirations and dreams have been prominently featured in the New York Times.
Nobody knows the secret meaning
The true depth of her aspirations and personal meanings behind her actions remains unknown to the public.
And what is on a woman's mind
The complexity of a woman's thoughts and desires remains hidden from others.
She said
Reiterating her intention to leave, emphasizing its significance.
Today I'll go
Similar to line 9 and 22, emphasizing her determination to depart.
This place was never like a home
Similar to earlier lines, expressing dissatisfaction with the place she's leaving.
Inside her mind
Reflecting her internally vibrant world despite external challenges.
She was dancing all the time
Similar to lines 11 and 25, depicting her constant internal dancing or vibrant inner life.
Everybody knows what she's been dreaming
Reiteration that her dreams and aspirations have gained public attention.
'Cause it's been written in the New York Times
Her aspirations and dreams have been prominently featured in the New York Times.
Nobody knows the secret meaning
The true depth of her aspirations and personal meanings behind her actions remains unknown to the public.
And what is on a woman's mind
The complexity of a woman's thoughts and desires remains hidden from others.
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