Smile
Unmasking Deception: Melbourne Fall's 'Smile' Reveals Honest Reflections
Lyrics
On the outside
Expressing an observation about the external appearance or demeanor.
You're trying to act tough, brave and strong
Noting an attempt to appear strong and resilient, possibly masking vulnerability.
You make fun of me
Acknowledging the act of teasing or mocking by the other person.
And so far I've been the one to play along
Stating a history of playing along with the teasing, but signaling a change.
But by now that's gonna stop
Deciding to cease the previous compliance or tolerance.
And you always think
Pointing out a tendency of the other person to expect certain responses.
I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Highlighting the expectation of hearing what the other person wants.
But I'm honest
Asserting personal honesty and refusal to conform to expectations.
I don't see the reason why
Questioning the necessity of hiding the truth.
If you cannot take the truth it's time to get outta here
Suggesting that if truth is unwelcome, it's time to part ways.
So I'm gonna say
Announcing the intention to say goodbye.
So long my friend, goodbye
Formally bidding farewell.
You're a coward
Labeling the other person as lacking courage.
Blaming your mistakes on everyone around
Accusing the person of blaming others for their own mistakes.
But I can see it now
Claiming insight into the crumbling facade of the person's deceit.
Your house of cards is slowly tumbling down
Metaphorically describing the person's constructed falsehoods falling apart.
And it's tearing you apart
Noting the emotional toll of the revealed truth on the person.
And you always think
Reiterating the expectation of hearing what the person desires.
I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Reaffirming personal honesty and resistance to conformity.
But I'm honest
Reiterating the lack of motivation to hide the truth.
I don't see the reason why
Reiterating the suggestion to part ways if truth is unwelcome.
If you cannot take the truth it's time to get outta here
Repeating the intention to say goodbye.
So I'm gonna say
Formally restating the decision to part ways.
So long my friend, goodbye
Finalizing the farewell.
And you always think
Reiterating the expectation of hearing what the person desires.
I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Reiterating personal honesty and resistance to conformity.
But I'm honest
Reiterating the lack of motivation to hide the truth.
I don't see the reason why
Reiterating the suggestion to part ways if truth is unwelcome.
If you cannot take the truth it's time to get outta here
Repeating the intention to say goodbye.
So I'm gonna say
Finalizing the farewell.
So long, my friend, goodbye
Repeating the formal goodbye.
And you always thought
Emphasizing the other person's past belief in receiving desired responses.
I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Reiterating personal honesty and lack of obligation to conform.
But there's never really been a reason why
Denying the existence of a valid reason for previous conformity.
Time to twist the knife and show you how I really feel
Declaring the time to express true feelings, possibly implying criticism.
So I smile until the end my friend, goodbye
Concluding with a juxtaposition of a smile and farewell, masking true emotions.
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