One Night Stand
Breaking Free from One Night Stand Chains
Lyrics
Tired of living this one night stand
Tired of feeling like a temporary, casual relationship
Sleeping around day to day
Engaging in multiple casual sexual encounters regularly
Ain’t strong enough to hold your hand
Feeling emotionally inadequate to offer support or commitment
Ain’t kind enough to remember your name
Not emotionally invested enough to remember individuals distinctly
This time I’m trying to be
Attempting to change and become straightforward and sincere
A simple and honest human being
Striving to be authentically genuine and truthful
And I can’t stand up for every man
Unable to defend or justify every action to everyone
Girl you ain’t gunna be my one night stand
Rejecting the idea of someone becoming just another fleeting encounter
I won’t waste your time
Commitment not to waste the other person's time
This hand in your hand is mine
Expressing a desire for a committed relationship
Darling I’ve seen the light
Realizing a positive change and clarity in perspective
Oh god
An exclamation of realization or intensity
The light
Emphasizing the newfound clarity or enlightenment
The light
-Tired of sleeping in this lonely room
Feeling tired of being alone in a room
Wondering who’s gunna pick up on my call
Wondering who will respond to calls for companionship
Ain’t smart enough to tell you the truth
Not clever enough to be honest about feelings
I’m just dumb enough to send you off
Willing to let someone go due to self-perceived inadequacy
This time I ain’t gunna be
Not wanting to portray a negative image anymore
That dickhead you see on the street
Refusing to be seen as a disrespectful person
And I can’t stand up for every man
Declaring resistance to fleeting relationships
Girl you ain’t gunna be my one night stand
Rejecting the idea of someone becoming just another temporary affair
I won’t waste your time
Reiterating the commitment not to waste time
This hand in your hand is mine
Expressing unity and commitment
Darling I’ve seen the light
Confirming a change in perspective
Oh god
An exclamation indicating intensity or realization
The light
Emphasizing the newfound clarity or enlightenment
The light
-Hey little darlin don’t you ever be afraid
Offering reassurance to a partner about commitment
I’m talking about you and me baby blowing kisses day to day
Expressing affection and intimacy in daily life
Ain’t talking about Jesus in a manger and that Mary, Joseph too
Contrasting the religious figures with personal connection
I’m talking about you and me baby we won’t ever be alone
Assuring eternal companionship
I'm talking about you and me baby cause god damn I’ve seen the light
Reaffirming the newfound perspective and clarity
I ain’t talking about Jesus
Rejecting religious references in favor of personal connection
I’m talking about you
Emphasizing focus on the personal relationship over religious figures
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