Lyrics
(Thank you, Chris)
Acknowledgment to Chris
(Rishi)
Introduction of the artist (Rishi)
I need to know when you're alone
Expressing a need to know when the person is alone
If I'm the one to call you, are you gonna respond or not
Asking if the person will respond when called
It's yes or no, I'm telling you
Emphasizing the simplicity of the choice: yes or no
Pick up your phone, I need control
Desire for control, urging the person to pick up the phone
When I asked for your number, I thought you'd play along but
Surprised that the person didn't play along when asked for their number
No, you make me try
Expressing frustration that the other person is making the speaker try
Is it too soon, to say we're through
Questioning if it's too early to declare the end of the relationship
You know I never said that's true, and that's 'cause I never wanted it to
Clarifying that the speaker never wanted the relationship to end
But I guess it's fine, 'cause my hands are tied
Acceptance of the situation as fine, but feeling constrained
I guess I gotta wait for you to take your time
Expressing the need to wait for the other person to take their time
You take my time
Reiteration that the other person takes up the speaker's time
You take my time (time)
Repeating the theme that the other person consumes the speaker's time
You take my time, you take my time
Continuation of expressing the impact on the speaker's time
It's been a month, I've had enough
Indication that a month has passed, expressing frustration
I know you know I try, so I need you to decide 'cause I'm
Requesting a decision from the other person due to the speaker's efforts
Losing my mind, I'm telling you oh
Conveying the emotional strain and frustration of losing control
Well maybe I'm just too polite
Suggesting politeness may be causing hesitation
I've been looking for some time, but I don't think I can find the signs
Searching for signs but unable to find them
Can you make up your mind
Asking the person to make a decision
Is it too soon, to say we're through
Repeating the question of whether it's too soon to end the relationship
You know I never said that's true, and that's 'cause I never wanted it to
Reiterating the speaker's unwillingness for the relationship to end
But I guess it's fine, 'cause my hands are tied
Acceptance of the situation, but feeling constrained
I guess I gotta wait for you to take your time
Reiteration of waiting for the other person to take their time
You take my time
Reaffirming that the other person takes up the speaker's time
(Time, you take my time)
Repeating the impact on the speaker's time
(You take my time, you take my time, you take my time)
Continued repetition of the effect on the speaker's time
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