Lyrics
Count down from ten,
Initiating a countdown from ten, possibly symbolizing anticipation or a significant event.
Now would you do that again?
Asking if the countdown should be repeated, suggesting a desire for clarity or confirmation.
Would you say that again?
Requesting the repetition of a statement, indicating a need for communication or understanding.
cos I can feel a change in the water,
Noting a perceived change in the environment or circumstances, specifically in the water metaphor.
and I can see a change in you.
Observing a change in the other person, possibly in their demeanor or behavior.
I'll keep this fire burning, just drag my body from the flames.
Expressing determination to keep a metaphorical fire burning, despite challenges or hardships.
Maybe this is just how it is, when you've lived as two for so many years,
Suggesting that the current situation might be a natural consequence of long-term coexistence.
I've been counting down the days, but you drop me like a hand grenade.
Counting down days but feeling abandoned suddenly, likening it to being dropped like a hand grenade.
Count down from five, we can still keep this alive, are you scared of what you'll find?
Proposing another countdown from five to salvage the relationship, questioning fear of self-discovery.
cos I can feel a change in the weather, and I can see a change in me.
Noting a change in personal perspective or emotions, paralleling the earlier observation about the weather.
I'll keep this fire burning, just keep my body from the flames.
Committing to maintaining resilience and avoiding harm despite challenges.
Maybe this is just how it is, when you've lived as two for so many years,
Reflecting on the difficulties of being a couple for an extended period, facing potential strains.
I've been counting down the days, but you drop me like a hand grenade.
Reiterating the sense of being abandoned after a countdown, emphasizing the grenade metaphor.
This isn't war, I've spent a night in the trenches before,
Clarifying that the situation is not a literal war, drawing on a metaphor of spending a night in trenches.
I'll come out with my white flag waving,
Expressing a willingness to surrender or compromise, waving a white flag as a symbol of peace.
cos I know when a life is worth saving.
Affirming the value of preserving a life, suggesting a commitment to salvaging the relationship.
Let's keep this fire burning, let's keep this fire burning
Encouraging the continuation of resilience and commitment to the relationship, repeating the call to keep the fire burning.
Let's keep this fire burning, let's keep this fire burning now!
Emphasizing the urgency of maintaining the metaphorical fire and commitment in the present moment.
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