With You

This expresses a paradoxical concept of finding happiness in a metaphorical suicide, suggesting a profound inner struggle.

The speaker feels constrained or restricted, possibly by societal expectations or personal circumstances, symbolized by hands tied behind the breast.

A vivid image of the speaker dancing gracefully (pirouettes) in their silhouette, possibly representing a performance or facade they put on for others.

The closure of a metaphorical curtain, signaling an end or change in the speaker's life or relationships.

The speaker's past lover is described as "neverlasting," indicating a relationship that didn't endure or fulfill long-term expectations.

Describes the emotional impact of the past relationship, using metaphors like "cry me rivers" and "shadow casket" to convey pain and mourning.

The speaker is seeking someone to replace the past lover, asking who could be their new love.

Continues the theme of searching for a new love, emphasizing the desire for exclusivity with the phrase "my only one."

The speaker acknowledges a sense of emptiness, challenging the perception of others who may underestimate their emotional depth.

Suggests a willingness to pay for insights or thoughts, using a penny as a metaphorical currency.

References a popular figure, Ricky Ross, and juxtaposes it with the concept of a wooden hair of happiness, possibly symbolizing a superficial or fake sense of joy.

Mentions "may-black music," possibly reflecting on the significance of music in the speaker's life, especially during difficult times.

The speaker wakes up in sympathy, drawing parallels with the betrayal of black Judas, indicating a sense of betrayal or disillusionment.

Expresses a willingness to sell everything, suggesting a state of desperation or a desire for a fresh start.

Refers to the speaker's past experiences and belongings, emphasizing their worn-out or faded nature.

Describes the speaker's hesitant or incomplete expressions of praise or gratitude, possibly due to past disappointments.

References the ups and downs in life, symbolized by fluctuations on scales.

Mentions missing therapy sessions and the paradoxical idea of bullies treating the speaker well, indicating a complex relationship with mental health and past experiences.

A rejection of subpar quality or experiences, represented by not drinking anything below the top shelf.

Expresses a high standard for life experiences, indicating a refusal to settle for anything less than the best.

Shares life experiences through "Telefone," possibly a metaphor for communication or storytelling.

References a specific time and place, suggesting the importance of these details in the speaker's life.

The speaker gave a taste of their redemption, symbolizing personal growth, and now wants something in return.

Expresses a longing for emotional support, a desire to be held and accepted despite feeling incomplete.

A suggestion to pray for heaven, highlighting the smallness of worldly concerns in comparison to spiritual or transcendent matters.

The speaker expresses a willingness to build a home alone, suggesting self-sufficiency or a readiness to face challenges independently.

Reiterates the theme of being alone, possibly reflecting a sense of isolation or independence.

Repeats the idea of being forever with someone, possibly indicating a longing for lasting connection despite the acknowledgment of solitude.

The speaker is a metaphorical home away from home, asking for the listener's promise to keep a secret.

Asks for a promise not to forgive if the speaker reveals that something pleasant (smells like peaches) can also have negative consequences.

States that someone who takes advantage of love is undesirable or unimpressive.

References a specific event (Wireless festival in London) and suggests that even enjoyable experiences can become irreparable.