But It Was Close
Navigating Deception: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'But It Was Close'
Lyrics
What was it about those lies?
Questioning the nature of certain lies and seeking understanding.
You let me know, now I know
Acknowledging that the truth has been revealed and the speaker is now aware.
If I could just cry you underwater
Expressing a desire to cry in a submerged emotional state, possibly feeling overwhelmed or submerged in emotions.
It's not so much when now as
Reflecting on the timing of events, suggesting that the past is less relevant than the present.
Finding the right way
Searching for the correct path or approach in a situation.
It wasn't all lies, but it was close
Admitting that not all statements were false, but they were very close to being untrue.
I wouldn't always be there
Indicating that the speaker wouldn't always be present to confront or deal with issues.
To bury my ghosts
Expressing that the speaker won't always be available to confront their own emotional challenges.
But you weren't even close
Stating that the other person (you) was not close to understanding the situation or feelings.
To finding the right way
Continuing the theme of searching for the correct approach or solution.
But you would always end up blame-free, needle on
Observing that the other person tended to escape blame, possibly referring to a lack of accountability.
Just when I was finally finding something all my own
Highlighting a moment when the speaker was finding something meaningful and personal, possibly suggesting a disruption.
Finding the right way
Reiterating the theme of searching for the right way or solution.
Now I know
Emphasizing that the speaker now understands or knows something important.
Carry now, carry now
Encouraging to carry something, possibly a burden of knowledge or experience.
Now I know
Reiterating the realization or understanding mentioned in line #17.
You let me know
Acknowledging that the other person (you) has conveyed information.
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