Lyrics
I know that you've been wanting something more
The speaker acknowledges the desire for something more from the listener.
But when you need me I'm half way out the door
The speaker is often unavailable when needed, indicating a lack of commitment.
I know that you've been wanting something more
Reiteration of the listener's longing for something more.
But when you find me I'm passed out on the floor
The speaker is found in a state of unconsciousness on the floor, possibly reflecting personal struggles.
There ain't no doubt about it
The speaker is certain about their situation.
I've got no time to talk about it
The speaker lacks time to discuss the situation.
Got no time for all the points you want to score
No time for addressing the listener's concerns or desires.
And you wouldn't read about it
The listener's actions are unexpected or surprising.
But I'm the one who's got to doubt it
The speaker doubts the listener's intentions and struggles with the situation.
I'm the one whose soul has washed up on the shore
The speaker feels emotionally defeated, with their soul metaphorically washed up on the shore.
I know that you've been hiding all your cards
A sense that the listener is keeping secrets or not revealing their true self.
Like a gambling man you keep me just afar
The listener keeps the speaker at a distance, akin to a gambler not revealing their cards.
I know that you've been hiding all you cards
Reiteration of the listener's hidden nature and the futility of their game.
But the game you play will never get you far
The listener's actions won't lead to success in the long run.
There ain't no doubt about it
Confidence in the speaker's assessment of the situation.
Got no time to talk about it
No time or inclination to discuss the matter further.
I've got no time for all the points you want to score
The speaker dismisses the listener's attempts to score points in their favor.
You wouldn't read about it
Unexpected or ironic situation related to the listener.
But I'm the one who's got to doubt it
The speaker doubts the listener's actions and their own predicament.
I'm the one whose soul has washed up on the shore
Reiteration of emotional defeat, with the soul washed up on the shore as a metaphor for distress.
I know that you've been making other plans
Awareness of the listener making alternative plans, possibly without consideration for the speaker.
Instead of standing here and taking it like a man
Expressing a preference for facing challenges rather than avoiding them.
I know that you've been making other plans
Knowledge of the listener making plans that may not align with the speaker's expectations.
But the devil makes work for idle hands
An acknowledgment that idleness can lead to undesirable consequences, possibly referencing the listener's plans.
There ain't no doubt about it
Confirmation of the speaker's certainty regarding the situation.
I've got no time to talk about it
Reiteration of the speaker's lack of time to engage in discussion.
I've got no time for all the points you want to score
No time for the listener's attempts to gain points or advantages.
You wouldn't read about it
The listener's actions are surprising or contrary to expectations.
But I'm the one who's got to doubt it
The speaker grapples with doubts regarding the listener's intentions and their own situation.
I'm the one who's always stuffed up
The speaker acknowledges personal shortcomings, feeling "stuffed up" emotionally.
I'm the one who's always fucked up
Admission of personal mistakes or failures, with a stronger expression of being "fucked up."
I'm the one who's soul has washed up on the shore
Reiteration of emotional defeat, emphasizing the soul being washed up on the shore.
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