Lyrics
Look at me when I'm talking (Look at me when I'm talking )
Direct plea for attention and acknowledgment while communicating.
Don't pretend like I'm someone else
Request to be genuine and not pretend or feign ignorance about one's identity or intentions.
I know it's really hard talking (know it's really hard talking)
Acknowledgment of difficulty in communication when one is deceiving themselves.
When you're lying to yourself
Expressing the challenge of honest conversation when one is in self-deception.
Baby that's mocking (Baby that's mocking)
Noting that certain behaviors or actions resemble ridicule or imitation.
Way you wrap me round yourself'
Describing how the partner wraps themselves around the speaker, possibly implying control or possessiveness.
Going in circles (Going in circles)
Sense of repetition or going in circles in the relationship, feeling stuck.
I'm putting out a call for help
Seeking assistance or support from an external source due to feeling trapped or overwhelmed.
I'm done with you I'm done with this
Declaring the end of the relationship or situation.
I'm tired of putting up with your consequence
Frustration with enduring the repercussions or results of the partner's actions.
I'm tired of the games you play
Tiredness with the manipulative or deceptive behavior exhibited by the partner.
It's one more night for me to break
Feeling close to breaking point after enduring repetitive situations.
Now I've got tunnel vision
A focused mindset on a singular goal or objective.
But we've still got one more mission
Despite challenges, there's still an aim or purpose to accomplish.
Work this out before collision
Desire to resolve issues before a potential collision or conflict.
Still you show me what I'm missing
Partner's actions highlight what is lacking or absent in the speaker's life.
Break, Break, Break down the doors that hold us back
Encouragement to overcome obstacles hindering progress in the relationship.
I'm waiting on you to give me the clarity I lack
Waiting for the partner to provide clarity that the speaker lacks.
'Cause I can't see too clearly when I look you in the eyes
Difficulty in perceiving things clearly when interacting with the partner.
So give me some kinda' reason to keep this going
Seeking a compelling reason to continue the relationship or situation.
Look at me when I'm talking (Look at me when I'm talking )
Reiterating the importance of attention during conversation.
Don't pretend like I'm someone else
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the need for authenticity in communication.
I know it's really hard talking (know it's really hard talking)
Repetition of acknowledging communication difficulties due to self-deception.
When you're lying to yourself
Reiteration of challenges in honest conversation amidst self-deception.
Baby that's mocking (Baby that's mocking)
Reinforcing the sense of mockery or imitation in the partner's behavior.
Way you wrap me round yourself'
Repetition of the partner's closeness or possessiveness.
Going in circles (Going in circles)
Continuation of feeling stuck or going around in circles in the relationship.
I'm putting out a call for help
Continued plea for external assistance or support due to feeling trapped.
I gave away all my accomplishments
Feeling of losing personal achievements due to the partner's actions.
You took them piece by piece
Partner's gradual dismantling or taking away of the speaker's accomplishments.
And now I'm standing clear while you get you get
Separation from the situation while the partner receives admiration for their communication.
Compliments about the way you speak
Partner receiving praise for their speaking abilities despite the speaker's truthfulness being questioned.
Why won't anybody trust the things I say
Perception of a lack of trust towards the speaker's statements from others.
But you don't matter to me anymore, anymore
Declaring the partner's diminishing significance in the speaker's life.
Break, Break, Break down the doors that hold us back
Encouragement to overcome barriers hindering progress in the relationship (repeated).
I'm waiting on you to give me the clarity I lack
Reiteration of awaiting clarity from the partner to move forward.
'Cause I can't see too clearly when I look you in the eyes
Reiteration of difficulty in perceiving things clearly when interacting with the partner.
So give me some kinda' reason to keep this going
Repetition of seeking a compelling reason to continue the relationship or situation.
Look at me when I'm talking (Talking, Talking , Talking)
Emphasizing the importance of attention during conversation (repeated).
Know It's really hard talking (Talking, Talking , Talking)
Repetition of acknowledging communication difficulties due to self-deception (repeated).
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