End of the World
Eternal Desires: Love's Fire and Heartbreak in No Such Animal's Melody
Lyrics
Like a rocket ship flies through the night I remember again
Reflecting on a past dream as if reliving it, possibly a hopeful or idealistic memory.
The dream that I had about you coming to an end
Acknowledging the end of a dream or a relationship with someone.
I told you this story again for the last time
Recounting a story for the last time, possibly indicating closure or finality.
Well here's to me dreaming it could
Expressing a wishful thought or desire, dreaming of a possibility.
It could come to life
Hoping for the dream to materialize or come true.
So blame it all on me
Accepting responsibility, possibly for the end of the dream or relationship.
She'll be the death of me
Referring to someone as a source of personal struggle or downfall.
Taking my breath away
Describing the impact of the person, taking a toll on the speaker emotionally.
A violent disguise
Suggesting a deceptive appearance or behavior of the person.
You want to see fire? Just look in my eyes
Claiming intensity and passion, using fire as a metaphor in the eyes.
It's all that I can say
Expressing limitations in words, perhaps due to intense emotions.
Pictures of you and me
Mentioning shared memories through pictures of the speaker and the person.
But you lie and you lie
Highlighting deception and dishonesty causing emotional pain.
Breaking my heart, taking space in my mind
Describing emotional distress caused by heartbreak and occupied thoughts.
Do you know, I would have followed you
Expressing a willingness to follow the person anywhere, emphasizing devotion.
To the end of the world?
Pondering the extent of devotion, even to the metaphorical "end of the world."
Like a bullet I cut through my mind looking for a way out
Using a bullet metaphor to convey a desperate search for an escape from thoughts.
And I think that I'm singing but all that comes out is a shout
Feeling unable to express oneself, only able to shout rather than sing.
In the stream of my conscience a fire is lighting the way
Describing a conscious stream with an inner fire guiding the way.
And I don't recall ever leaving but you wouldn't stay
Confusion about the departure, implying the person did not stay.
So blame it all on me
Reiterating self-blame and perhaps regret for not meeting expectations.
You loved the way you wanted me to be
Describing how the person wanted the speaker to be, emphasizing expectations.
She'll be the death of me
Reiterating the negative impact of the person, leading to the speaker's downfall.
Taking my breath away
Repeating the emotional toll taken by the person on the speaker.
A violent disguise
Reaffirming the deceptive nature of the person with a fiery gaze.
You want to see fire? Just look in my eyes
Emphasizing the intensity of emotions, suggesting a fiery and passionate demeanor.
It's all that I can say
Restating the limitation in verbal expression due to overwhelming feelings.
Pictures of you and me
Recalling shared memories through visual representations of the person and the speaker.
But you lie and you lie
Continuing to highlight deception and its impact on the speaker's emotions.
Breaking my heart, taking space in my mind
Reiterating the emotional distress caused by heartbreak and intrusive thoughts.
And it's over
Declaring the end of the relationship or emotional connection.
So don't you call up my phone no
Advising against attempts to communicate or seek comfort from the speaker.
Don't try to cry on my shoulder
Rejecting any emotional burden or responsibility for the person's feelings.
There's nothing left here for you
Affirming the absence of anything left for the person in the speaker's life.
And it's over
Reiterating the finality of the situation, discouraging further attempts at contact.
So don't you call up my phone no
Reemphasizing the rejection of communication and emotional support from the speaker.
Don't try to cry on my shoulders
Restating the lack of willingness to provide comfort or solace to the person.
All that I wanted was you
Expressing that the speaker's desire was solely focused on the person.
Do you know, I would have followed you
Repeating the willingness to follow the person to the metaphorical "end of the world."
To the end of the world?
Reiterating the depth of devotion and commitment to the person, even to extreme extents.
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