Things
Emotional Confessions: Unspoken Feelings in Paul Westerberg's 'Things'
Lyrics
Things I want to tell you
Expressing a desire to communicate certain thoughts or feelings
How you make me feel
Describing the emotional impact of the person on the speaker
How you look to me
Commenting on the physical appearance of the person
And how good it feels
Highlighting the positive emotions associated with the relationship
Things I don`t want to tell you
Indicating hesitancy or reluctance to disclose certain things
Every little thing`s all right
Optimistically acknowledging that everything seems fine
What I was before
Reflecting on the speaker's past identity
And where I was last night
Referring to a specific moment or event from the previous night
Always things
Emphasizing the recurring nature of the mentioned things
All these things
Repeating the idea of various things that occupy the speaker's mind
Always things
Stressing the continuous presence of these thoughts
Things I try to tell you but come out oh so wrong
Expressing difficulty in effectively communicating certain thoughts
Seem to feel pretty good, seem to last pretty long
Despite challenges, these thoughts bring positive feelings and endure
Things I don`t want to tell you
Reiterating hesitation or reluctance in sharing certain information
Now there ain't no doubt
Acknowledging the undeniable impact the person has had on the speaker
You lit a fire in me
Describing a passionate and enduring emotion ignited by the person
Can`t seem to put out
Expressing difficulty in extinguishing the intense emotions
Always things
Reiterating the recurrent nature of these thoughts and emotions
All these things
Highlighting the persistence of these thoughts and feelings
Things I long to tell you but I don`t know how
Expressing a desire to communicate certain thoughts despite uncertainty
Things I don`t want to tell you but I have to now
Acknowledging the necessity of sharing certain information now
Packed my things
Indicating a decision to pack personal belongings or emotions
Things I`m bound to tell you like that dress looks great on ya
Complimenting the person's appearance and expressing love
I could use some breathing room but I`m still in love with you
Expressing a need for space but affirming ongoing love
Things I`d never tell you, down the line someday
Hinting at future revelations or confessions
You`ll be a song I sing, a thing I give away
Anticipating the person becoming a significant memory or experience
Pack my things today, I packed my things today
Confirming the decision to pack belongings or emotions today
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