Lyrics
I know you love her, love her
I am aware that you love another person
But deep down under the covers, covers
Underneath the surface, possibly hidden or unspoken
Does she know that I am the other, other
Wondering if she is aware that I exist as the alternative
Does she?
Seeking clarification or acknowledgment from the person
Well it's not like I planned this, planned this
Emphasizing that the situation wasn't intentionally orchestrated
But you were so fucking romantic, romantic
Recalling a past romantic experience
Why you always acting so frantic, frantic
Questioning the person's frantic behavior
Listen to me
Requesting attention and understanding
Just love me, love me, love me, love me when the lights go down
Pleading to be loved when external influences dim
And hold me, hold me, hold me 'til it's dawn
Asking to be held until the morning
And maybe you can make me forgive myself
Suggesting that the person's love could bring forgiveness
And leave me, leave me, leave me when it's done
Expressing a willingness to be left when the relationship concludes
'Cause you've been nothing but trouble
Labeling the person as troublesome
I know what you're up to
Acknowledging an understanding of the person's intentions
Trying to get into my head
Accusing the person of trying to influence thoughts or emotions
'Cause you've been nothing but trouble
Reiterating the troublesome nature of the person
I know what you're up to
Reaffirming awareness of the person's motives
Play it over and over again
Noting the repetitive nature of the situation
No I won't blow your cover, cover
Committing to keeping the person's secret
I know it's not your fault that you love her, love her
Acknowledging the uncontrollable nature of feelings
And I'm betting that you will discover
Anticipating the person's realization of the speaker's unavailability
I'm not someone you can try to keep
Asserting independence and resistance to being possessed
Well it's not like I planned this, planned this
Reiterating the unplanned nature of the situation
But you were so fucking romantic, romantic
Revisiting a past romantic encounter
Why you always acting so frantic, frantic
Questioning the person's anxious behavior
Listen to me
Requesting the person to listen attentively
Just love me, love me, love me, love me when the lights go down
Pleading for love during vulnerable moments
And hold me, hold me, hold me 'til it's dawn
Desiring physical closeness until the morning
And maybe you can make me forgive myself
Suggesting that the person's love can bring self-forgiveness
And leave me, leave me, leave me when it's done
Acceptance of being left when the relationship concludes
'Cause you've been nothing but trouble
Reiterating the troublesome nature of the person
I know what you're up to
Affirming awareness of the person's intentions
Trying to get into my head
Accusing the person of attempting to influence thoughts or emotions
'Cause you've been nothing but trouble
Reiterating the troublesome nature of the person
I know what you're up to
Reaffirming awareness of the person's motives
Play it over and over again
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the situation
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