Those Things
Unveiling the Shadows: Pile of Love's Reflections on Past, Present, and Self
Lyrics
We took a long time to think about the old times, they're lingering
We spent a long time reminiscing about the past, and those memories are still present.
But I don't wanna be that guy thinking 'bout the old times
The speaker doesn't want to be someone who dwells on the past.
Thinking 'bout how cool it would be to be back there
Reflecting on how appealing it might be to go back to the past.
Way too cool to care
The past was too cool to care about things.
But cool is something to be, not someone to see
Being cool is a quality, not just an image to portray.
I see you got a new haircut
Observing a change in appearance, like a new haircut.
I see you rollin' your eyes
Noticing a dismissive or skeptical reaction (eye-rolling).
I really ought to keep my mouth shut
Feeling the need to avoid unnecessary comments or criticisms.
Or tell you to be who you wanna be, not someone to see
Encouraging individuality and authenticity.
I don't need to know
Expressing a lack of interest in certain details.
It seems like you're showing the world your deleted scenes
Suggesting that someone is revealing their less flattering aspects to the world.
I'm seeing so many pictures and words that I don't need to see
Seeing an overflow of unnecessary information that is better left unseen.
Don't need to be someone who's always out there having fun
Rejecting the idea of always portraying a carefree and fun-loving image.
More fun than you can even believe
Disapproving of excessive indulgence in enjoyment.
Keeping nothing discrete, got them bowing at your feet
Criticizing a lack of discretion and humility, causing admiration.
You're making my headache, selling yourself as something great
Expressing frustration at the discomfort caused by someone presenting themselves as outstanding.
Illusions illuminate what the people can see
Highlighting that public perception is often based on illusions.
All the people agree
Asserting that many people agree with this distorted perception.
That I don't need to know
Reiterating disinterest in certain information.
It seems like you're showing the world your deleted scenes
Repeating the idea of revealing unflattering aspects to the world.
No, I don't need to know, you can keep all those things to yourself that you want for me
Insisting on not needing to know and wanting personal boundaries respected.
You can keep all those things from me
Emphasizing the desire for others to keep certain things private.
I don't want to see it
Expressing a strong aversion to witnessing certain things.
I don't need those things
Affirming the lack of desire for specific things or information.
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