Could Have Told You That
Embracing Complexity: Finding Clarity in Uncertainty
Lyrics
I'm not really ready but I know I still want you
I am not fully prepared, but I acknowledge my desire for you.
Cause having something's better than no thing at all
Having something, even if not perfect, is preferable to having nothing.
(Or so they say)
(Acknowledging a common saying about the value of having something over nothing.)
I am part ghost and part corporeal
I feel like a combination of a ghost and a tangible being.
And generally more present than I'd like to be
I am more present or involved than I would prefer to be.
And I guess I could have told you that
I realize I could have communicated this to you.
I'm still just working things out
I am still in the process of figuring things out.
And I know you're thinking the same thing
I understand that you are going through a similar process.
(That's why you said)
(Expressing an understanding of the other person's thoughts.)
It's okay to know what you want
It's acceptable to be clear about your desires.
If it isn't complicated then are we really trying
Questioning the value of a relationship if it's not complicated.
(Are we really trying?)
(Repeating the question for emphasis.)
You say I'm being stupid and I don't think you're wrong
Admitting that the other person might be right in calling the speaker stupid.
I am part ghost and part corporeal
Reiterating the feeling of being both a ghost and a tangible being.
And generally more present than I'd like to be
Repeating the sentiment of being more present than desired.
And I guess I could have told you that
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to communicate earlier.
I'm still just working things out
Still in the process of figuring things out.
And I know you're thinking the same thing
Acknowledging the shared uncertainty with the other person.
(That's why you said)
(Reiterating the understanding of the other person's thoughts.)
It's okay to know what you want
Reaffirming that it's acceptable to be clear about one's desires.
I guess I could have told you that
Reflecting on the delayed communication of personal feelings.
I'm still just working things out
Continuing to work through personal issues.
I know you're thinking the same thing
Acknowledging the shared struggle with the other person.
(That's why you said)
(Reiterating the understanding of the other person's thoughts.)
It's okay to know what you want
Emphasizing that it's acceptable to be clear about desires and dislikes.
And what you don't want
Further encouraging the expression of both desires and dislikes.
It's okay it's okay it's okay to know what you want
Repeatedly stating that it's acceptable to know and express one's desires.
It's okay it's okay it's okay to know what you want
(Repeating the encouragement for emphasis.)
It's okay it's okay it's okay to know what you want
-It's okay it's okay it's okay to know what you want
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