Trouble Don't Rhyme
When Chaos Meets Reason: Unraveling the Enigma in Oren Lavie's 'Trouble Don't Rhyme'
Lyrics
If you only had been physical
If only you had expressed your emotions physically.
but you're cynical
However, you are inclined to be distrustful or pessimistic.
and you won't let as much
You are unwilling to allow even the slightest physical contact.
as a touch be a touch
You are resistant to letting a touch remain simply a touch.
If you only had been lyrical
If only you had expressed your emotions through words and poetry.
but you're logical
However, you tend to be rational and analytical.
and it's making us sore
This logical approach is causing discomfort or irritation.
when you talk metaphore
You create discomfort when discussing metaphorical expressions.
'cause trouble don't rhyme
Because problems or difficulties do not conform to poetic structure.
trouble don't rhyme
Reiterating that troubles do not follow a rhythmic or harmonious pattern.
well, they do sometimes
Acknowledging that, occasionally, troubles may indeed conform to a pattern.
they do sometimes
Emphasizing that troubles only sometimes adhere to a rhythmic structure.
If you only had been curious
If only you had been more inquisitive or open-minded.
not so serious
Instead, you are overly solemn or earnest.
but your grammar is right
Your use of proper grammar is noted.
and your structure is strong
Your expressions are well-organized and coherent, but...
nothing belongs
Nothing fits or belongs within this rigid structure.
'cause trouble don't rhyme
Reiteration that troubles do not conform to poetic structure.
trouble don't rhyme
Reiterating that troubles do not follow a rhythmic or harmonious pattern.
well, they do sometimes
Acknowledging that, occasionally, troubles may indeed conform to a pattern.
they do sometimes
Emphasizing that troubles only sometimes adhere to a rhythmic structure.
If you only had been physical
If only you had expressed your emotions physically (repeated).
but you're cynical
However, you remain distrustful or pessimistic (repeated).
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