Lyrics
desolate, empty, distracted, and wrong
Expressing feelings of desolation, emptiness, distraction, and being in the wrong.
the people we love are the people we hurt
Highlighting the paradox where the people we love are the ones we end up hurting.
backwards and needy change
Describing a state of backwardness and need for change.
we take what we can
Referring to a tendency to take what is available without reciprocating.
but never giving anything
Pointing out a pattern of not giving anything in return.
and harsh words get old but never stop cutting
Stating that harsh words become enduring and continue to hurt, causing emotional pain.
through your soul is bleeding
Describing emotional suffering, with the soul metaphorically bleeding.
through thick and thin
Expressing commitment through thick and thin, indicating enduring challenges.
through better for worse
Referring to the traditional marriage vow of enduring both better and worse times.
these words are still somewhat rehearsed
Suggesting that certain words are still somewhat rehearsed, possibly indicating a lack of spontaneity or genuine emotion.
if i could say anything now
Expressing a desire to speak freely or honestly if given the opportunity.
just three words i can't leave out
Indicating the importance of three specific words that cannot be omitted.
all alone in the world
Conveying a sense of loneliness in the world.
when you're sitting here next to me
Contrasting the feeling of loneliness with the presence of someone sitting nearby.
forget what you wanted, its not about you
Encouraging to forget personal desires as the focus is not on the individual.
you made the choice, so its your job to see it through
Stating that one has to follow through with the consequences of their choices.
divide the shoing finding someone new
Suggesting the futility of seeking a new relationship as a solution.
its not the answer to your problems
Emphasizing that finding someone new is not the answer to personal problems.
the problem is you
Attributing the core issue to the individual rather than external factors.
if i could say anything now
Reiterating the desire to express something honestly.
just three words i can't leave out
Re-emphasizing the importance of three specific words in communication.
all alone in the world
Conveying a sense of loneliness in the world, despite the presence of someone nearby.
when you're sitting here next to me
(Repeating the previous line)
you're not hopeless
Asserting that the person is not without hope.
i see so much more in you than you see in yourself
Expressing belief in the potential of the person, seeing more than they see in themselves.
things can get better if you only let me in
Positively suggesting that things can improve if the person allows others in.
its time to surrender
Encouraging surrender as a necessary step for positive change.
if i could say anything now
Reiterating the desire to express something honestly.
just three words i can't leave out
Re-emphasizing the importance of three specific words in communication.
all alone in the world
Conveying a sense of loneliness in the world, despite the presence of someone nearby.
when you're sitting here next to me
(Repeating the previous line)
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