Lyrics
Oh babe
Expression of endearment or familiarity.
Don't you know I'm in trouble now
Indicates feeling troubled or in a difficult situation.
Oh babe
Reiteration of the affectionate term used earlier.
Don't you know you run my batteries down
Suggests that the person being addressed drains the speaker emotionally or physically.
But that's alright
Despite the drain, the person is valued or appreciated.
Your worth the hype
Emphasizes the person's importance or value.
And tonight
Implying a forthcoming interaction or event.
You won't be asking twice
Confidence that the person won't need convincing.
And so
Transition to a new phase or action.
Every time you call me over
Expectation of being called for help or support.
You'll be crying on my shoulder
Expected role as a comforter or consoler.
I'm the backup plan in action
Self-acknowledgment of being a backup plan.
I know what to say
Confidence in knowing how to handle the situation.
So I say maybe we start over
Proposing a fresh start or a new approach.
As you come a little closer
Inviting closer physical proximity.
And I let you down as always
Admitting past failures or disappointments.
And you look away
Recognition of the other's emotional withdrawal.
And you look away
Reiteration of the emotional withdrawal.
Oh babe
Repetition of the earlier affectionate term.
Don't you tell me how he hurt you now
Request not to share details of past hurt by someone else.
And I'll frown
Expressing a negative reaction or displeasure.
As you tell me you want out of town
Request to leave the current place or situation.
But that's alright
Reiterating the value or worth of the person.
Your worth the hype
Confidence in not needing much persuasion.
And tonight
Expectation of an upcoming interaction or event.
You won't be asking twice
Confidence in not needing much persuasion.
And so
Transition to a new phase or action.
Every time you call me over
Expectation of being called for help or support.
You'll be crying on my shoulder
Expected role as a comforter or consoler.
I'm the backup plan in action
Self-acknowledgment of being a backup plan.
I know what to say
Confidence in knowing how to handle the situation.
So I say maybe we start over
Proposing a fresh start or a new approach.
As you come a little closer
Inviting closer physical proximity.
And I let you down as always
Admitting past failures or disappointments.
And you look away
Recognition of the other's emotional withdrawal.
And you look away
Reiteration of the emotional withdrawal.
And so
Transition to a new phase or action.
Every time you call me over
Expectation of being called for help or support.
You'll be crying on my shoulder
Expected role as a comforter or consoler.
I'm the backup plan in action
Self-acknowledgment of being a backup plan.
I know what to say
Confidence in knowing how to handle the situation.
So I say maybe we start over
Proposing a fresh start or a new approach.
As you come a little closer
Inviting closer physical proximity.
And I let you down as always
Admitting past failures or disappointments.
And you look away
Recognition of the other's emotional withdrawal.
And you look away
Reiteration of the emotional withdrawal.
And you look away
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