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Could this be an arm around my waist?
Questioning if there is emotional support or a deceptive motive.
Well, surely the hand contains a knife
Suspecting that the hand around is dangerous, possibly metaphorical for betrayal.
It's been so all of my life
Expressing a lifelong experience of betrayal or danger.
Why change now? - "It hasn't!"
Resisting change, asserting that the situation hasn't improved.
Now this might surprise you, but
Introduction of a surprising perspective or revelation.
I find I'm OK by myself
Expressing self-sufficiency and contentment when alone.
And I don't need you
Rejecting dependence on someone else.
Or your morality to save me
Dismissing the need for external moral guidance for salvation.
No, no, no, no, no
Emphatically rejecting reliance on others.
Then came an arm around my shoulder
Introduction of another attempt at connection or support.
Well surely the hand holds a revolver
Suspecting that the support offered is harmful or dangerous.
It's been so all of my life
Reiteration of a history of harmful connections.
Why change now? - "It hasn't!"
Resistance to change, asserting that the situation hasn't improved.
Now this might disturb you, but
Introducing another surprising perspective or revelation.
I find I'm o.k. by myself
Reaffirming self-sufficiency and contentment when alone.
And I don't need you
Rejection of dependency on others.
Or your benevolence to make sense
Dismissing the need for external benevolence to find meaning.
No, no, no!
Strongly rejecting reliance on external help.
After all these years
Reflection on the passage of time and continued self-sufficiency.
I find I'm OK by myself
Reiteration of contentment and independence.
And I don't need you
Refusal of dependence on others.
Or your homespun philosophy
Rejecting the need for external, simplistic philosophies.
No, no, no, no
Emphatic rejection of reliance on external guidance.
This might make you throw up in your bed
Anticipating a negative reaction to the declaration of independence.
I'm o.k. by myself!
Asserting self-sufficiency despite potential disapproval.
And I don't need you
Reaffirming independence and rejecting the need for others.
And I never have, I never have
Emphasizing a historical lack of need for external support.
No, no, no, no!
Strongly rejecting reliance on external help.
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