Play It Safe
Navigating Love's Risky Dance: Play It Safe by Oliver New
Lyrics
Recently felt I've been in danger
Expressing a recent feeling of being in a risky or unsafe situation.
Isolating myself was my savior
Isolating oneself is seen as a protective measure or a way to stay safe.
I always move on too quickly like I'm late
Noticing a pattern of moving on from things quickly, possibly without sufficient consideration.
Cards to my chest should I play it safe
Considering whether to be cautious and keep one's intentions or plans hidden.
Had a day together, she's like a dream
Describing a positive experience or connection with someone as dreamlike.
Night of drinking together, I feel so free
Feeling liberated and carefree during a night of drinking together.
Am I doing it for my own sake
Questioning the motives behind actions and whether they are for personal well-being.
Should I expect less, and I play it safe?
Contemplating whether to set lower expectations in order to play it safe in relationships.
But I don't like not to smile
Expressing discomfort with not smiling and a lack of happiness recently.
And I haven't been happy in a while
Acknowledging a prolonged period of unhappiness.
I think you could change my mind
Suggesting that someone has the potential to change the singer's perspective.
When you stop looking you start to find
Highlighting the idea that discoveries or positive changes often happen when one stops actively seeking them.
Hate going on like this, I'm so self aware
Expressing discomfort with self-awareness and being overly prepared for everything.
Everything I do, so overprepared
Feeling a sense of being excessively prepared in all actions.
Walking about with a sour taste
Walking around with a negative or unpleasant feeling.
Need to play myself, not play it safe
Recognizing the need to be true to oneself instead of opting for a safe approach.
But I don't like not to smile
Reiterating the discomfort with not smiling and the absence of recent happiness.
And I haven't been happy in a while
Reaffirming an extended period of unhappiness.
I think you could change my mind
Expressing the belief that someone has the potential to change the singer's mindset.
When you stop looking, you start to find
Emphasizing the idea that positive changes often occur when one stops actively searching for them.
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