Lyrics
She picks the glass up from the floor
She is picking up broken glass from the floor, possibly after a violent altercation.
And he swears he won't hit her no more
He promises not to physically harm her anymore.
And yeah she's heard all this before
Despite hearing similar promises before, she continues to pretend it's love.
But she still needs to make believe it's love
She still needs to convince herself that there is love in the relationship.
And I mind my business across the street
The observer is minding their own business across the street.
Turn up my music and try to sleep
Trying to drown out the noise with music and sleep.
But I wish she'd reach out to me
The observer wishes she would seek help or support.
So I could help her see
They want to help her realize the truth about her situation.
He wears her in
He emotionally manipulates and controls her.
He wears her out
He exhausts her emotionally.
And I just wanna fill her in
The observer wants to inform her about the unhealthy nature of their relationship.
That's not what love's about
Expressing that love should not involve such emotional tolls.
So he goes and buys her pretty things
He tries to compensate for his actions by buying her material possessions.
'Cause he doesn't know how else to be
He lacks understanding of other ways to express love.
And I wonder why won't she leave
Questioning why she stays in an abusive relationship.
I guess nobody wants to be alone
Highlighting the fear of loneliness as a reason for staying.
And I see her in the store one day
The observer encounters her in a store, possibly recognizing the signs of abuse.
Her sunglasses hide the love they made
Her sunglasses hide the evidence of the love they made, possibly referring to bruises or marks.
But this time I don't turn away
The observer decides not to ignore the situation and engages with her.
I ask her does she know
The observer inquires if she is aware of the unhealthy nature of her relationship.
He wears her in
Reiteration of the emotional wear and tear he inflicts on her.
He wears her out
Continuing the description of emotional exhaustion in the relationship.
And I just wanna fill her in
The observer still wants to inform her about the unhealthy dynamics of their relationship.
That's not what love's about
Reiterating that love should not involve such emotional tolls.
She closes in
She distances herself emotionally to protect from further harm.
To keep him out
Creating a barrier to keep him away from her emotions.
And I just wanna fill her in
The observer still wants to inform her about the unhealthy dynamics of their relationship.
That's not what love's about
Reiterating that love should not involve such emotional tolls.
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