Lyrics
Don't play with me, unless it's for real,
Cautioning against insincere actions; requesting authenticity in relationships.
Don't stay with me, unless it's for real.
Reiterating the need for genuine commitment in relationships.
All I had
Expressing a loss or absence of certainty.
Was one sure thing
Referring to a single, reliable aspect in the speaker's life.
In my life
Reflecting on the speaker's life experiences.
I lost it all,
Describing a significant loss or setback.
But I just couldn't see
Acknowledging a lack of insight or understanding.
A reason to believe
Expressing difficulty in finding reasons to believe or have hope.
If only I could try
Yearning for a chance to try again and make things right.
And start again
Desiring a fresh start.
In my mind I live in California
Imagining a mental escape to California, a place of dreams and possibilities.
In my mind I spent some time with you
Recalling spending time with someone in the speaker's thoughts.
I watch the sun light up the ocean
Visualizing the sun lighting up the ocean, symbolizing hope and positivity.
I sit and pray that all my dreams come true
Expressing a prayer for the realization of dreams.
So don't play with me, unless it's for real
Reiterating the plea for sincerity in relationships.
So don't stay with me, unless it's for real
Reinforcing the importance of genuine commitment.
Here I stand
Expressing a standing position in life.
And here I fall
Acknowledging both standing and falling in life's journey.
A clear blue sky
Describing a serene sky as an observer of the speaker's life.
Looks down on me
Highlighting the vulnerability of the speaker under the open sky.
And this once tender man
Referring to the speaker as a tender, sensitive individual.
Has done the best he can
Asserting that the speaker has given their best.
But just can't a way
Expressing a struggle to find a way to begin anew.
To start again
Reiterating the desire for a fresh start.
In my mind I live in California
Revisiting the mental escape to California.
In my mind I spent some time with you
Recalling the shared time with a significant other in the speaker's imagination.
I watch the sun light up the ocean
Observing the hopeful imagery of the sun and ocean.
And sit and pray that all my dreams come true
Repeating the prayer for the fulfillment of dreams.
So don't play with me, unless it's for real
Reiterating the plea for sincerity in relationships.
So don't stay with me, unless it's for real
Reinforcing the importance of genuine commitment.
I take a chance
Taking a risk or opportunity for change.
Give me one more try
Pleading for another chance.
A second glance
Asking for a reconsideration or reflection.
Make me realize
Desiring a realization or understanding.
That all I need
Expressing simplicity in needs, possibly for a solution or guidance.
Is a master plan
Referring to the necessity of a well-thought-out plan.
To find a world
Searching for a world that can empathize or comprehend.
That can understand
So don't play with me unless it's for real
Reinforcing the importance of genuine commitment.
So don't stay with me unless it's for real
Reiterating the plea for sincerity in relationships.
So don't play with me
Concluding with a strong plea for sincerity
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