Red Onion
A Bittersweet Night: Love and Loss in 'Red Onion'
Lyrics
Oh i fell for you completely
The speaker fell deeply and entirely in love with someone.
Not subtle or discretely
They were not subtle or secretive about their feelings; it was obvious.
The night was cold, we huddled close
During a cold night, they were physically close for warmth.
A snowflake landed on your nose
A moment of intimacy was shared; a snowflake landed on the person's nose.
We locked eyes through your orange hair
The speaker and the person they fell for made eye contact amidst the person's orange hair.
I could take it from there
The speaker felt confident or capable of proceeding with their connection.
We hopped a bus then things went fast
They took a bus, and things escalated quickly.
We reached my stop then rode right past
Their destination was missed due to the intensity of the moment.
The ice it nearly froze my thigh
The cold was uncomfortable, yet the speaker's inner emotions burned hotter.
But i'm burning up inside
The speaker felt intense emotions despite the external discomfort.
Girl you're gonna break my heart
The person the speaker fell for is anticipated to break their heart.
You told me that right from the start
This warning was communicated by the person at the beginning of the relationship.
I'm so surprised I'm having fun
The speaker is surprised that they are enjoying themselves despite the impending heartbreak.
The hurting's just begun
The pain of heartbreak has only just started.
The night it passed and morning came
The night passed, symbolizing the end of a phase, and morning arrived.
The winter wind blew out the flame
The passion or intensity of the connection faded away like a winter wind extinguishing a flame.
I stayed in bed so desperately
The speaker stayed in bed, desperately holding onto hope for the relationship's revival.
Still holding on to what might be
They were clinging to the possibility of salvaging the relationship.
An empty smile, a little laugh
Putting on a false display of happiness or contentment, perhaps to mask inner sadness.
Got up to break my morning fast
The routine of starting the day despite emotional turmoil.
I'm so surprised I'm having fun
The surprise of finding moments of joy despite the looming heartbreak.
the hurting's just begun
The pain of heartbreak is just beginning, despite the moments of enjoyment.
An empty smile, a little laugh
Repetition of the earlier lines, emphasizing the routine of pretending to be okay.
Got up to break my morning fast
Continuation of the routine despite inner struggles.
I'm so surprised i'm having fun
Surprise at finding happiness amid pain.
The hurting's just begun
The continuous beginning of the pain despite moments of joy.
The hurting's just begun
Reiteration of the idea that the pain is just starting.
The hurting's just begun
Repetition reinforces the notion that the speaker is at the outset of heartache.
I'm eating a red onion
An abrupt shift in the narrative, mentioning eating a red onion which might symbolize experiencing something intense or bitter.
I'm eating a red onion
Repetition of the red onion, possibly emphasizing the intensity of the experience or emotion.
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