Lyrics
It seems so simple
Expressing the perception that something appears straightforward or uncomplicated.
Maybe even spiritual but in my head it’s something serious
Suggesting that despite seeming simple or even spiritual, the speaker takes it seriously in their mind.
I’m almost deliriously consumed by all the pressures here
Conveying a state of almost being deliriously overwhelmed by the pressures around.
And I hope you understand
Expressing a desire for understanding from the listener.
That I am not the man to give you what you need
Acknowledging the speaker's inadequacy in providing what the listener needs.
And I don’t like myself at all, sometimes I choose to float in alcohol
Revealing a self-dislike and a tendency to cope by indulging in alcohol.
I just don’t like being alone
Expressing discomfort with solitude.
Denied the romances that I’m prone to
Mentioning a pattern of denying romantic relationships despite being prone to them.
But for now, will you rock with me?
Posing a question and a request for the listener to accompany the speaker.
Will you rock with me instead?
-Will you rock with me instead?
-I can see that you’re teasing me
Sensing that the listener is teasing or toying with the speaker.
Know you’re leading me on
Acknowledging being led on by the listener.
Don’t you wanna take me there?
Pondering if the listener wants to progress in the relationship.
Are we getting too close to the sun?
Raising the question of whether the relationship is becoming too intense or risky.
Oh, you wanna be platonic?
Questioning the sincerity of the desire to maintain a platonic relationship.
Are you sure you’re being honest?
Expressing doubt about the honesty of the listener.
Cos I won’t even bother
Indicating a lack of interest if honesty is not assured.
I hope you understand that I am not the man to give you what you need
Reiterating the speaker's inability to fulfill the listener's needs.
I know you don’t like yourself at all but maybe you can fall with me?
Proposing that despite self-doubt, the listener can join the speaker in their journey.
I just don’t like being alone
Repeating the discomfort with being alone.
Denied the romances that I’m prone to
Reiterating the tendency to deny romantic involvements.
But for now, will you rock with me?
Repeating the request for the listener to rock with the speaker instead.
Will you rock with me instead?
-Will you rock with me instead?
-Do you realise that I’m flowing in disguise?
Posing a question about the listener's awareness of the speaker's concealed feelings.
Guided by surprises here
Indicating being guided by unexpected events.
I feel better, do you feel the pleasure from my sighs?
Expressing improved feelings and questioning if the listener shares in the pleasure.
I can’t tell if you made some room for two
Uncertainty about whether there is space for both the speaker and the listener in the relationship.
I can’t tell if you faltered, what’s the use?
Uncertainty about whether the listener hesitated, questioning the utility of such uncertainty.
I can’t tell you nothing
Expressing a lack of information or clarity.
I just don’t like being alone (I don’t like it, no, no oh)
Reiterating discomfort with solitude, accompanied by a sense of fear.
Denied the romances that I’m prone to (I’m scared, I’m scared, I can’t do this on my own, oh)
Repeating the tendency to avoid romantic relationships due to fear and expressing a need for support.
But for now, will you rock with me?
Reiterating the request for the listener to rock with the speaker instead.
Will you rock with me instead? (Please won’t you rock?)
-Will you rock with me instead? (Please won’t you rock with me?)
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