Lyrics
You said you were leavin
You expressed the intention to leave
And I said go on
I responded by encouraging you to go
I don't know exactly what it is
I'm uncertain about the exact problem
But something went wrong
Something in our relationship went awry
It wasn't for nothing
There was a purpose or meaning in our interaction
It made a sad rhyme
Despite the difficulty, it created a melancholic pattern
I'm sorry I saw you
I regret seeing you
I meant to stay blind
My intention was to remain ignorant or oblivious
And I'm gonna go out steppin' with my new man tonight
I plan to go out dancing with my new partner tonight
Gonna go out steppin' with my new man tonight
Reiteration of the plan to go out dancing with the new partner
If my mother should ask me where you've gone
If my mother inquires about your whereabouts
Gonna tell her that you joined the Marines
I'll fabricate a story that you joined the Marines
And she'll say c'mon
Anticipating her reaction to dismiss the seriousness of the situation
And then she'll start laughing
Expecting laughter from both myself and my mother
And so will I
Acknowledging the shared amusement
I'm glad that I'm laughing
Expressing satisfaction in finding joy amid the circumstances
It's a good way to die
Reflecting on the positive aspect of laughter as a coping mechanism
And I'm gonna go out steppin' with my new man tonight
Reiteration of the intention to go out dancing with the new partner
Gonna go out steppin' with my new man tonight
Reaffirming the plan to go out dancing with the new partner
When I finish my laundry and air out my head
After completing chores, I will search for a new romantic interest
Gonna look for another long-haired man to help me make my bed
Seeking companionship, possibly with someone similar to you
You know that I'll miss you, but, strangely I'm glad
While I will miss you, there is an unexpected sense of relief
Gonna make it without you
Determined to move forward without you
And that's what's so sad
Recognizing the irony of finding solace in independence
Gonna make it alone and that's what sad
Emphasizing the intention to navigate life alone, despite sadness
Gonna make it alone and that's what sad
Repetition for emphasis on facing life's challenges independently
'Cause you know that I'll miss you
Acknowledging the inevitable feeling of missing you
But strangely I'm glad
Despite the longing, there's an unusual sense of contentment
Gonna make it alone
Determined to face life's challenges without reliance
And that's what's so sad
Reiteration of the sadness in choosing to navigate life alone
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