Tea For One
Solitude Serenade: Echoes of Love Lost in Noise Hotel's 'Tea For One'
Lyrics
But now that she's gone
The person reflects on the absence of someone dear.
There ain't nothing left to do for two
Expressing a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose without the other person.
Sitting alone
Describing the current state of being alone.
Thinking about what we used to do
Recalling past shared experiences and memories.
As soon as she left me my dark days'd begun
The departure of the person marked the beginning of a difficult period.
Oh, I'm so lonesome sitting having tea for one
Expressing deep loneliness while engaging in the routine of having tea alone.
Brush my hair and comb my teeth
Engaging in personal grooming activities to change and adapt for the sake of the relationship.
I'm changing who you thought I was
A willingness to transform oneself for the chance of reconciliation.
Just to see you one more time
Desperation to see the person again, willing to do anything for that opportunity.
I'll do anything you want
A commitment to fulfill any request or desire of the other person.
Pulled the wool above my eyes
Feeling deceived or misled, possibly due to the departure.
While you waved goodbye
The person left while the speaker was unaware or deceived.
I never want to live without you but
Expressing a strong desire to be with the person, even if living without them is unbearable.
I least want to try
Expressing a reluctance to live without the person, though open to trying.
But now that she's gone
Reiterating the absence of the significant other and the resulting sense of helplessness.
There ain't nothing left to do for two
Emphasizing the lack of purpose or direction now that the person is gone.
Sitting alone
Continuing to describe the solitude and contemplation of past shared moments.
Thinking about what we used to do
Reflecting on the shared experiences and the impact of the person's departure.
As soon as she left me my dark days'd begun
Reiterating the difficult times that started with the person's leaving.
Oh, I'm so lonesome sitting having tea for one
Expressing intense loneliness while engaging in the solitary act of having tea.
Looking at the mirror wishing
Expressing dissatisfaction with one's current identity, yearning for change.
I was someone else instead
Wishing to be someone else, possibly to escape the pain of the separation.
Maybe all I need is new look
Suggesting that a new appearance might lead to falling in love again.
To fall in love with over again
Yearning for a fresh start in love with a transformed self.
Bend me into who you want
Willingness to conform to the desires of the other person.
You know that I won't mind
Assuring that conforming to the other person's wishes won't be a problem.
At least that's what I get to thinking
Reflecting on changes while under the influence of wine.
When I'm halfway through my wine
Speculating on thoughts and feelings while intoxicated.
But now that she's gone
Continuing the theme of the person's absence and its impact.
There ain't nothing left to do for two
Emphasizing the lack of activities or purpose for two people now that one is gone.
Sitting alone
Reiterating the solitary state and contemplation of past memories.
Thinking about what we used to do
Reflecting on shared experiences and the void left by the person.
As soon as she left me my dark days'd begun
Stressing the difficult times that commenced with the person's departure.
Oh, I'm so lonesome sitting having tea for one
Expressing intense loneliness during the act of having tea alone.
But now that she's gone
Repeating the theme of the person's absence and its impact on activities for two.
There ain't nothing left to do for two
Emphasizing the sense of purposelessness without the other person.
Sitting alone
Continuing the description of solitude and reflection on past shared moments.
Thinking about what we used to do
Reflecting on past shared experiences and contemplating the impact of the person's departure.
As soon as she left me my dark days'd begun
Reiterating the challenging times that started with the person's leaving.
Oh, I'm so lonesome sitting having tea for one
Expressing intense loneliness during the act of having tea alone.
But now that she's gone
Final acknowledgment of the person's absence.
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