Always
Unveiling Love's Phantom: Rilo Kiley's Always Revealed
Lyrics
(1, 2, 3, 4)
The repetition of numbers suggests a sense of routine or predictability.
I should have known
-With a boy like you
-Your middle name is 'Always'
The middle name 'Always' implies a constant or consistent nature.
I'd always love you
Expressing enduring love despite potential challenges.
Ahhh, yeah
An exclamation, possibly indicating realization or emphasis.
You let the needle drop
Reference to a needle dropping may symbolize a moment of decision or change.
I think that you
Suggesting the belief that the person can achieve more in life.
Could do so much better
Encouraging the person to aim for a higher standard in relationships.
Those conventions are
Conventions could refer to societal norms or expectations.
Taking their toll on you
Implying that societal expectations are negatively affecting the person.
A phantom is disguised
A phantom, possibly a metaphor for hidden troubles or challenges.
It's horrifying
Describing the disguised nature of a troubling situation.
Right before your eyes
Suggesting that the situation becomes frightening or unsettling.
Phantom is inside
Reiteration of the phantom's presence inside, emphasizing its impact.
I should have known
Repeating the idea of knowing someone named 'Always' and a boy with potential challenges.
With a boy like you
-Your middle name is 'Always'
-I'd always want you
Expressing a continuous desire for the person despite challenges.
Ahhh, yeah
An exclamation, possibly indicating realization or emphasis.
A phantom is disguised
Reiteration of the phantom's disguised nature, emphasizing its impact.
It's horrifying
Describing the horrifying aspect of the disguised phantom.
Right before your eyes
Suggesting the unsettling nature of the situation becoming visible.
The phantom is inside
Reiteration of the phantom's presence inside, now described as hideous.
It's hideous
Emphasizing the disturbing nature of the phantom.
Right before your eyes
Reiteration of the phantom's impact becoming visible before one's eyes.
The phantom is watching you
Suggesting that the phantom is observing or affecting the person.
The phantom is watching you, you
Reiteration that the phantom is watching, emphasizing its presence and influence.
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