Yesterday
Echoes of Love Lost: Meryl Streek's Melancholic Reflection
Lyrics
My days are dark as shit but I can't let it win.
Expressing personal struggles and a determination not to succumb to darkness.
24/7 mind going round the bend
Constantly preoccupied thoughts, potentially indicating stress or anxiety.
I've got a lot to say and that's the point with this
Having a lot to express, emphasizing the purpose behind the forthcoming statements.
You said it. I thought you meant it.
Referencing a prior statement, possibly indicating a sense of betrayal or unmet expectations.
It was like glass on my eyes with no faith by my side.
Feeling exposed and vulnerable without support or faith.
And you took it back and most people don't get to this twice and I loved you two steps forward
Describing a complex relationship with ups and downs, expressing love despite challenges.
and one step back but you left-when I needed you most you said i thought you meant it
Highlighting a significant departure at a crucial moment, reinforcing a sense of betrayal.
And you took it back for the craic
Reiterating the reversal of a commitment, possibly for amusement or trivial reasons.
Just like that
Summarizing the abrupt change without substantial reason or explanation.
And I'm not here to offend but these things have to be said
Stating the need to address uncomfortable truths without intending to cause offense.
Most people don't get to see this twice.
Emphasizing the rarity of experiencing certain challenges more than once.
It's a hell of a vice
Describing a challenging situation as a strong, addictive tendency or flaw.
I've a pit in chest tellin me somethings not right I wake up
Feeling an inner discomfort or intuition that something is wrong.
scared.
Expressing fear upon waking up, possibly related to the challenges mentioned earlier.
I wake up scared
Repeating the feeling of fear upon waking, underscoring its impact.
For those I love said it so well. So well
Desiring recognition and understanding from those who are loved.
I just want to be heard and that's why made this song for you
Explaining the motivation behind creating a song as a means of being heard.
It's a hell of a vice that most people don't see
Reiterating the addictive and seldom seen nature of the mentioned vice.
twice. They don't see twice.
Emphasizing the rarity of experiencing the vice more than once.
I'll take it for ya.
Offering to bear a burden or take responsibility for someone else.
And I loved you two paces forward and one step back but it's a hell
Reiterating the complex love dynamic with forward and backward steps, emphasizing the challenging nature of the vice.
of a vice that most people don't see twice
Stressing the infrequent occurrence of the challenging vice.
And i needed you most when you weren't here. And that gives me a
Expressing a sense of abandonment when needed the most, causing fear.
fuckin scare.
Highlighting the intense emotion of fear due to a significant absence.
I make these songs to remind myself of the days that have come and
Creating songs as reminders of past days, possibly filled with challenges.
gone. You've lied so much your teeth have become rotten.
Criticizing someone for habitual lying, with physical consequences mentioned.
The once and future king says goodnight with sorrow
Referencing a literary figure bidding farewell with sorrow, adding depth to the emotional tone.
And i don't give a shit if you like this album or not.
Expressing indifference towards others' opinions about the mentioned album.
Never lose faith in me because you don't know what's in
Encouraging unwavering faith due to the unknown future.
sight.
Asserting the purpose of the song as a personal expression, possibly confronting uncertainties.
I wrote this song just for you.
Affirming the dedication of the song to a specific individual with full determination.
With all my might.
Expressing the intensity and commitment behind creating the song for the mentioned person.
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