Lyrics
You wage a war and fight it all night long
You engage in a prolonged conflict and battle throughout the night.
Breaking me down makes you feel so strong
Breaking me down gives you a sense of power and strength.
Pin me down and I will testify
Restraining me, and I will speak honestly and bear witness.
I've got my back against the wall
I'm in a difficult situation with limited options.
(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
There is no love remaining, evident in repeated negations. Broken pieces symbolize a fractured relationship.
(no, no no, no no) Broken pieces on the floor
-(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
-It's the writing on the wall
The situation is clear and undeniable.
You turn left when I say let's go right
You act contrary to my suggestions or desires.
It's not a game, you should know by now
This is not a trivial matter; you should be aware by now.
And my heart is sick of doin' time
My heart is tired of enduring hardships or punishment.
I've got one foot out the door
I am on the brink of leaving or ending the relationship.
(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
Repeatedly emphasizing the absence of love and the broken state of the relationship.
(no, no no, no no) Broken pieces on the floor
-(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
-And it's the writing on the wall
The undeniable evidence or conclusion is visible.
It's too little too late, I've lost all my faith
It's too late, and I have lost faith in what we once shared.
In what we once had together
Referring to a past connection that is no longer present.
It's come to an end so let's not pretend
The relationship has ended; there's no need for pretense.
It's not love we're making, my heart's breaking
We're not engaged in love; my heart is suffering and breaking.
(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
Reiterating the absence of love with broken pieces as a visual metaphor.
(no, no no, no no) Broken pieces on the floor
-(no, no no, no no) There ain't no love here anymore
-It's the writing on the wall
Once again, highlighting the clear evidence or sign of the situation.
(no, no no, no no) Ain't no love here anymore
Emphasizing the absence of love, concluding with the evident writing on the wall.
(no, no no, no no) Broken pieces on the floor
-(no, no no, no no) Ain't no love here anymore
-And it's the writing on the wall
Reinforcing the finality of the situation and the undeniable truth depicted on the wall.
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