Lyrics
where did you get that burned out look?
The speaker is asking about the worn-out appearance of someone.
why did you sell all your
Questioning why the person sold their beloved books.
favorite books
Expressing curiosity about the reason behind selling the favorite books.
everybody's got a question for you
Observing that everyone has inquiries directed towards this person.
everybody wants to know if it's true
People want to verify the authenticity or truthfulness of something.
everybody's saying that you stole it from them
Accusations that this person stole something from others.
everybody's saying that you'll do it again
There's suspicion that the person might repeat the alleged stealing.
everybody's saying that you're falling apart
There's a belief that the person's life is disintegrating.
I don't want to see you lost
Expressing concern about the person's state of being lost.
I don't want to watch you lose your way
Not wanting to witness the person losing their path or direction in life.
I don't want to have to say you seem ok
Reluctance to acknowledge the person's apparent stability.
I don't want to make that choice
Unwillingness to make a decision regarding the person's situation.
pretending that I just don't hear your voice
Choosing to ignore or deny hearing the person's distress.
everytime I see you somewhere in this town
Noticing the person's presence around town consistently.
but everybody's saying that you're crumbling down
Despite the observations, there's widespread belief in the person's downfall.
where are you going with that nice tv
Asking about the destination of a TV in the person's possession.
what happened to the one that you borrowed from me
Recalling a borrowed TV and wondering about its fate.
everybody's been looking for you
Observing that many people are searching for this person.
everybody wants to know if it's true
Reiterating the quest for truth regarding the person's actions.
everybody's saying that you stole it from them
Allegations of past theft directed at the person.
everybody's saying that you'll do it again
Expectation or fear that the person might repeat the alleged theft.
everybody's saying that you're falling apart
Belief that the person is undergoing a significant breakdown.
I don't want to see you lost
Expressing a desire not to witness the person being lost.
I don't want to watch you lose your way
Not wanting to witness the person losing their way in life.
I don't want to have to say you seem ok
Unwillingness to acknowledge the person's apparent stability.
I don't want to make that choice
Reluctance to make a decision regarding the person's situation.
pretending that I just don't hear your voice
Choosing to ignore or deny hearing the person's distress.
everytime I see you somewhere in this town
Noticing the person's consistent presence around town.
but everybody's saying that you're crumbling down
Despite observations, widespread belief in the person's downfall.
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