Lyrics
Now that you've been bought and sold
Expressing that the person has been manipulated or deceived and is now under someone else's control.
You don't have time to fix the mess you're in
Suggesting that the person is in a difficult situation and lacks the time to rectify the problems they are facing.
And if I may be so bold I bet you couldn't even do it again
Boldly stating that the person wouldn't be able to overcome their predicament even if they tried.
Lying like yesterday's paper just outside the door
Comparing the person's credibility to yesterday's newspaper, implying that they are no longer trustworthy.
*chorus*
Indicating the start of the chorus section.
Now you need me to clean your shoes
Pointing out the person's dependency, needing assistance and servitude.
Walk on water be in the mood
Describing the extent of the expected service, symbolizing unrealistic demands.
Everybody's talking but nobody knows
Highlighting the prevalence of gossip without genuine understanding.
Where did the emperor get them new clothes
Raising the question of where the person in power obtained their deceptive or false facade.
I alwayd did look up to you
Expressing admiration and respect for the person before the disillusionment.
Tried to copy everything that you did
Admitting imitation and emulation of the person's actions and behaviors.
Until you broke my heart in two
Recounting a personal betrayal and emotional hurt caused by the person.
You shot me up then you flipped your lid
Describing a moment of being emotionally wounded and the person's subsequent erratic behavior.
*pre-chorus*
Signaling the beginning of the pre-chorus section.
*chorus*
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the themes of dependency and deception.
*chorus out*
Concluding the song with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the central themes.
Comment