Lyrics
When you go left, I go right
There is a divergence in choices or perspectives between the speaker and the other person.
Have you ever held me tight
Questioning if there has been a close, intimate connection in the past.
I don't understand your jokes
Expressing difficulty in understanding the humor of the other person.
But you don't care, you don't care, as long as it flows
Despite the differences, the other person is indifferent as long as things continue smoothly.
When you go left, I go right
Reiteration of the divergence in choices or perspectives.
I barely sleep by your side
The speaker struggles to find peace or rest when near the other person.
In silent thoughts I'm far away
In moments of quiet contemplation, the speaker mentally distances themselves.
But you don't come with me
Despite mental journeys, the other person does not join the speaker.
Forward, backward, start again and again and again and a-
Emphasizing a cyclical pattern of starting anew, perhaps indicating recurring conflicts.
Forward, backward, start again and again and again and a-
-Forward, backward, start again and again and again and again
-And again and again
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the cycle.
Strangers are we, never follow the same direction, ooooh
Emphasizing the perpetual nature of being strangers, never aligning in direction.
Strangers are we, never follow the same direction
-Strangers are we, never follow the same direction, ooooh
-Strangers are we, never follow the same direction
-When you go left, I go right
Repetition of the divergence theme, emphasizing the consistent pattern.
You're looking forward, me aside
The other person is focused on the future, while the speaker remains on the sidelines.
I still don't know your second name
Not knowing basic details about the other person, suggesting a lack of intimacy.
We've always, always played a different game
Highlighting a persistent difference in approach or perspective in their interactions.
Forward, backward, start again and again and again and a-
Reiteration of the cyclic nature of their interactions, possibly symbolizing a relationship loop.
Forward, backward, start again and again and again and a-
-Forward, backward, start again and again and again and again
-And again and again and again
-Strangers are we, never follow the same direction, ooooh
Re-emphasizing the perpetual status of being strangers, never aligning in direction.
Strangers are we, never follow the same direction
-Strangers are we, never follow the same direction, ooooh
-Strangers are we, never follow the same direction
-Strangers, strangers, strangers, strangers
Repetition of "strangers," intensifying the theme of perpetual disconnect.
Strangers, strangers, strangers, oooh
-Strangers, strangers, strangers, oooh
-Strangers, strangers, strangers, oooh
-Strangers, strangers, strangers, oooh
-Ooooh
An extended vocalization, possibly indicating an emotional or unresolved state.
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