Lyrics
He's obtuse up there.
He seems distant or unresponsive.
She's up to something.
She is engaged in some secretive or questionable activity.
And I can't breathe.
The speaker is experiencing difficulty breathing, possibly due to emotional distress or tension.
4 A.M.
It is 4 A.M., setting the time of the events.
And I was sleeping, but the phone just rang.
The speaker was sleeping, but a phone call woke them up.
Dead air.
There is silence on the phone line.
And someone breathing who's up to something.
Someone is breathing on the other end of the line, and their actions are suspicious.
I'll leave and let you go
The speaker is willing to leave and give the other person space.
And though you're moving a little too slow.
The other person is moving slowly, possibly in the context of the relationship.
I'll even let you know
The speaker will inform the other person when they decide to leave.
You did the right thing.
The other person made the right decision in the speaker's opinion.
He's...
Repetition of the distant or unresponsive nature of the male person.
She's...
Repetition of the secretive or questionable activity of the female person.
And I can't breathe. And I can't breathe.
The speaker is again having difficulty breathing, emphasizing emotional distress.
4 A.M.
Reiteration of the time, possibly signaling a recurring event or emotion.
And I was sleeping, but the phone just rang.
Repetition of being awakened by a phone call at 4 A.M.
*ring*
The phone rings.
"Hello?"
The speaker answers the phone with a greeting.
Dead air.
Again, there is silence on the phone line.
And someone breathing who's up to something.
Someone is breathing on the other end, and their actions are still suspicious.
I'll leave and let you go
The speaker reiterates their willingness to leave and give space.
And though you're moving a little too slow.
The other person is still moving slowly in the speaker's perception.
I'll even let you know
The speaker will communicate when they decide to leave.
You did the right thing.
Repetition that the other person made the right decision in the speaker's opinion.
*ring*
The phone rings again.
"Hello?"
The speaker answers the phone again with a greeting.
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