Lyrics
I was trapped in the fire
I felt overwhelmed and consumed by a difficult situation, symbolized as "fire."
I was caught in the flames
I got entangled in a challenging circumstance, depicted as "flames."
Almost drowned in the water
I experienced a near-drowning situation, metaphorically described as "water."
I was left in the rain
I was left alone and abandoned, represented by being "left in the rain."
But I stay dry
Despite the challenges, I managed to remain emotionally unaffected or resilient.
You pulled me tight to your shoulder
You provided comfort by holding me close and turning my perspective.
Turned my head sideways
A shift in focus occurred, possibly indicating a change in attitude or perception.
Guess I gave in the moment
I surrendered to the moment, perhaps letting go of resistance.
When I gave up the race
I stopped competing or striving when I abandoned the race.
I’ll tell you why
I am about to explain the reasons behind my actions or feelings.
Oh, I promised that I’d
I made a commitment or vow to keep my emotions private this time.
Keep to myself this time
I tried to maintain emotional distance or independence.
But I can’t help the way I feel
Despite my efforts, I cannot control the emotions I'm experiencing.
And if you knew how hard I tried
I faced difficulties in suppressing thoughts of you despite my strong attempts.
To keep you off my mind
If you understood the extent of my struggle, you'd comprehend my current state.
You’d know exactly why I’m here
My presence here is a direct result of the challenges I've faced in trying to forget you.
I get the calls from my mama
I receive concerned calls from my mother, who shares her worries with me.
Her worry bleeds into mine
The worry expressed by my mother affects me deeply.
Says your just like my father
Comparisons are drawn between you and my father, suggesting potential abandonment.
Gonna leave me behind
I fear being left behind or abandoned, constructing emotional barriers.
I built a wall in his absence
I created emotional defenses in the absence of my father's guidance.
I never learned how to trust
I struggled to trust others due to past experiences.
And I gave into habit
I succumbed to established patterns or routines, possibly detrimental ones.
When I pushed you off
I pushed you away as a result of my habitual actions.
So pull me in
I'm asking to be drawn back into a relationship or connection.
Oh, I promised that I’d
Similar to line 13, a repeated commitment to keeping emotions private.
Keep to myself this time
A pledge to maintain emotional independence and self-restraint.
But I can’t help the way I feel
Despite efforts, emotions are difficult to control.
And if you knew how hard I tried
Reiteration of the challenges faced in trying to forget you.
To keep you off my mind
If you understood the extent of my struggle, you'd comprehend my current state.
You’d know exactly why I’m here
Reiterating that my presence here is a result of the difficulties in forgetting you.
Don’t keep me waiting
An urging not to make me wait for a response or resolution.
Don’t keep me waiting on you
A repetition of the plea to avoid delaying or keeping me waiting.
Don’t keep me waiting
A plea not to keep me waiting for your decision or action.
Don’t keep me waiting on you
Reiteration of the request to avoid prolonging the waiting.
Oh, I promised that I’d
Similar to line 13 and 30, a repeated commitment to keeping emotions private.
Keep to myself this time
A renewed effort to maintain emotional distance or independence.
But I can’t help the way I feel
Despite efforts, emotions are difficult to control.
And if you knew how hard I tried
Reiteration of the challenges faced in trying to forget you.
To keep you off my mind
If you understood the extent of my struggle, you'd comprehend my current state.
You’d know exactly why I’m here
Reiterating that my presence here is a result of the difficulties in forgetting you.
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