Lyrics
Don't you know I'm no good for you?
Expressing awareness of being a negative influence or unsuitable for the other person.
I've learned to lose you, can't afford to
Acknowledging the experience of losing the person and the inability to bear the cost of it.
Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'
Metaphorically describing efforts to prevent harm or pain, possibly self-inflicted.
But nothin' ever stops you leavin'
Highlighting the inevitability of the person leaving despite attempts to prevent it.
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
Describing a quiet atmosphere upon returning home alone, emphasizing solitude.
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Contemplating the option of lying about enjoying solitude, possibly to oneself or others.
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Repeating the contemplation of pretending to like solitude, possibly indicating inner conflict.
Don't you know too much already?
Raising awareness about the amount of information already known, suggesting caution.
I'll only hurt you if you let me
Expressing a potential to cause harm but acknowledging it depends on the other person's choice.
Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back)
Suggesting a desire for closeness but with a cautionary tone, requesting a callback.
And I'll call you when the party's over
Implying a plan to communicate or reconnect after a social event (party) concludes.
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
Repeating the theme of quietness and solitude upon returning home.
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Reiterating the contemplation of lying about enjoying solitude, perhaps to cope.
Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Emphasizing the internal struggle by repeating the idea of pretending to like solitude.
But nothin' is better sometimes
Suggesting that sometimes nothing is better than the complexities of relationships.
Once we've both said our goodbyes
Implying a mutual farewell and the acceptance of parting ways.
Let's just let it go
Advocating for letting go of the relationship or the emotions associated with it.
Let me let you go
Expressing a willingness to release the other person from the connection.
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
Repeating the theme of returning home quietly and being alone.
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Reiterating the contemplation of lying about enjoying solitude, possibly as a coping mechanism.
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Continuing the theme of considering the option of pretending to like solitude.
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