Lyrics
The first time I cried
The speaker recalls the first time they experienced crying.
Was when she died
They attribute this crying episode to the death of someone, likely a significant person.
And then a part of me went with her too
The speaker feels a profound loss, expressing that a part of themselves departed with the deceased person.
But is she really dead if I won't forget?
They question the true nature of death, wondering if the person truly perishes if their memory persists.
Do you remember?
Repetition of the question "Do you remember?" suggests an attempt to recall shared memories with the departed person.
Do you remember?
-Do you remember?
-Do you remember?
-Do you remember?
-Here I am, she's still here
The speaker acknowledges the continued presence or influence of the departed person despite their physical absence.
And despite that I'm still on the
The speaker is in a challenging emotional state, possibly indicated by the unfinished sentence.
Bathroom floor
They find themselves on the bathroom floor, a place associated with vulnerability and distress.
I sat there for hours
The speaker spent a significant amount of time on the bathroom floor.
With my dread there to devour me
Their emotional pain is described as 'dread,' which seems to consume them.
There's no silver lining, or is there?
The speaker questions the presence of any positive aspect in their situation, contemplating if there is a 'silver lining.'
I'm trying to get over what just happened
They are actively trying to overcome or come to terms with the recent traumatic event.
I'm just over here crying
The speaker is currently crying, indicating ongoing emotional distress.
Why can't you understand how I'm feeling?
Repetition of a plea for understanding, expressing frustration at the perceived lack of comprehension regarding their feelings.
Why can't you understand how I'm feeling?
-(Do you remember, do you remember?)
Repetition of the question "Do you remember?" suggesting a continued effort to share and connect through shared memories.
(What happened on that date)
Reference to a specific date, August fifth, possibly alluding to a significant event or the date of the person's death.
(August fifth)
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