Time Alone
Navigating Solitude: Milk & Bone's Reflection on Love and Independence
Lyrics
I've been a bad date for a while
I've been distant and unengaging in relationships for a while.
I skip dinner and I run out of time
I often neglect meals and feel pressed for time.
No matter when I'm supposed to be
Regardless of the appointed time or place, I'm emotionally unavailable.
Somewhere, I'm nowhere to be seen
Physically absent when I should be present somewhere.
But don't read anything into that
Don't read too much into my behavior; things between us are fine.
We're good
We're in a good place despite my recent behavior.
I still want you by my side
I still desire your companionship.
Don't let me go
Plea not to be abandoned.
I know I need to spend a lot of time alone
Admission that personal time is necessary.
Don't let me go
Reiteration of the plea not to be abandoned.
Don't give up on all the promises we swore on
Request not to give up on the commitments and vows made.
We swore on
Repetition emphasizing the promises made.
I need a break, you give me face
Desire for a break, seeking personal space.
I want some space, you plead your case
Expressing a need for space while the partner makes their case.
Now tell me how am I supposed to feel
Asking how one is supposed to feel when the partner consistently breaks agreements.
When somehow you keep breaking our deal
Frustration over repeated breaches of their relationship deal.
I know that loving me is hard
Acknowledgment that being in a relationship with the speaker is challenging.
I want the love but won't lower my guard
Desire for love but unwilling to drop emotional defenses.
You must be so fed up and tired
Recognition that the partner may be weary and frustrated.
Maybe we just played our last card
Suggestion that the relationship may have reached a critical point.
But don't read anything into that
Similar to line 6, emphasizing that there's no deeper issue despite challenges.
We're cool
Reassurance that the relationship is still okay despite difficulties.
I still need you in my life
Expressing the ongoing need for the partner in the speaker's life.
Don't let me go
Repetition of the plea not to be let go despite the need for personal time.
I know I need to spend a lot of time alone
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of needing substantial alone time.
Don't let me go
Continued plea not to be abandoned and to uphold their promises.
Don't give up on all the promises we swore on
Repetition of the request not to give up on the commitments and vows.
We swore on
Reiterating the importance of the promises made in the relationship.
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