Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introductory line, setting the tone for the song.
You've been feelin' the pain,
Expressing the experience of pain.
you've been feelin' the pain of the layman's claim,
Feeling the pain associated with the common man's struggles or complaints.
Follow all the rules, follow all the fools and you won't be blamed
Advice to conform and follow societal rules to avoid criticism.
Go on you don't need to follow them, go on you can breakaway
Encouragement to break away from conformity and be independent.
Go on you don't need anybody now, or so you say
Suggesting self-sufficiency and claiming not to need anyone.
Chorus:
Transition to the chorus.
I don't know why I'm playing in the wrong game now,
Expressing confusion or frustration about being in the wrong situation.
game now, looking for the end of
Repetition of the word "game" and seeking resolution or conclusion.
the board. And I know 'bout the tears that you cry
Acknowledging the tears shed in solitude.
all alone when your waiting up in your
Describing the loneliness of waiting alone in a car at night.
car at night, and I know that you need her now,
Acknowledging the need for someone special.
now, now, to hold her tight.
Emphasizing the desire for physical closeness and comfort.
Verse 2:
Transition to the second verse.
You know now, you know now there's never been a better time
Highlighting the present as an opportune moment.
Hold back your fears, hold back your fears, she's waiting on the line
Encouraging the suppression of fears for the sake of a connection.
Go on tell her that you need her now, go on you can make it fun
Urging to express the need for companionship and make it enjoyable.
Go on you don't need a cover just be yourself and not another one.
Encouraging authenticity and not pretending to be someone else.
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