Lyrics
Say you'll be there
Repetition emphasizes a plea for commitment and presence.
Say you'll be there
-Say you'll be there
-Said I did it for the attention
Admits doing something for attention, possibly regretting it.
I don't like your tone
Expresses displeasure with the listener's attitude or behavior.
If you have the best intentions
Questioning the sincerity of the listener's intentions.
Don't ask me where this came from
Refusing to disclose the origin of emotions or actions.
Can you do it?
Challenges the listener's ability to meet a request.
Do you want to level with me?
Asks if the listener is willing to be honest and open.
I'm on my knees (I'm on my knees)
Symbolic gesture of submission or vulnerability.
Obligation to care (to care)
Acknowledges a sense of responsibility or duty to care.
Say you'll be there, say you'll be there)
Reiteration of the request for commitment and presence.
Say you'll be there
Continued emphasis on the importance of being there.
Be there, be there
-Be there, be there
-Be there
-You're falling apart all alone
Observation of the listener's emotional state.
You made me do it first (you made me do it first)
Attribution of a certain action to the listener.
Asking everyone I know
Seeking information from others, possibly about the listener.
Where do you get the nerve
Expresses surprise or frustration about the listener's audacity.
Where do you get the nerve
-Can you do it
Repetition of the challenge regarding the listener's ability.
Do you want to level with me?
Reiteration of the question about honesty and openness.
I'm on my knees (I'm on my, I'm on my knees)
Repeats the symbolic act of submission or vulnerability.
Obligation to care
Restates the sense of obligation or responsibility to care.
Say you'll, say you'll be there
Final plea for the listener's commitment and presence.
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