More Than I Can Stand
Love's Last Stand: A Heart's Plea
Lyrics
Hey baby, wait a minute
Expressing urgency, asking the partner to wait.
Don't start leaving tracks now
Advising not to leave evidence or indications of departure.
I know there's really nothing left in it, woman
Acknowledging the relationship's decline and requesting the return of love.
And before you go, gimme my love back
Asking for the return of affection before the partner leaves.
'Cause that's more than I can stand
Stating that the emotional pain is unbearable.
Much more than I can stand
Emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the emotional distress.
It's so plain, hard to admit
Acknowledging the difficulty of admitting that the relationship is over.
That it's over
Expressing the realization that the relationship has ended.
I want a lover, you're a teaser
Desiring a committed partner, expressing dissatisfaction with teasing.
You're so unpredictable baby, and
Highlighting the partner's unpredictability.
You turn cold whenever I squeeze ya
Noting emotional detachment when intimacy is attempted.
Do I have to let you go, baby?
Questioning the necessity of letting go of the partner.
That's more than I can stand
Reiterating the overwhelming emotional pain.
Much more than I can stand
Underscoring the intensity of the emotional turmoil.
It's so plain, hard to admit
Reiterating the difficulty in accepting the end of the relationship.
That it's over
Acknowledging the finality of the breakup.
Ohh, I lost one I thought was wonderful
Expressing the loss of a significant relationship.
But the strange thing about it
Noting the disbelief in the current situation.
Is I can't believe that this is happening to me
Expressing astonishment at the unexpected turn of events.
It don't make no sense to try to plead with you
Recognizing the futility of pleading with the partner.
I know what your answer's gonna be, babe
Anticipating the partner's predictable response.
I just thought maybe you'd reconsider
Expressing hope for reconsideration before departure.
Before you head on out that door, baby
Requesting the partner to pause and think before leaving.
That's more than I can stand
Reiterating the unbearable emotional pain.
Much more than I can stand
Emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the emotional distress.
It's so plain, but hard to admit
Reiterating the difficulty in accepting the end of the relationship.
That it's over
Acknowledging the finality of the breakup.
Please baby, wait one minute
Pleading for a momentary delay before making a decision.
If you walk out, I'll know it's true
Expressing the realization that the truth may be revealed if the partner leaves.
But it would only set my mind at ease
Stating that the truth, though painful, would bring peace of mind.
'Cause I'm doing time worrying about you
Expressing the emotional toll of worrying about the partner.
That's more than I can stand
Reiterating the unbearable emotional pain.
Much more than I can stand
Emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the emotional distress.
Please don't tell me that it's over
Pleading for the relationship not to be over.
Please don't leave young Bob alone
Expressing fear and a desire for companionship.
I can't believe it's happening to me
Reiterating disbelief in the current situation.
I'm doing time worrying about you, baby
Expressing the emotional toll of worrying about the partner.
That's more than I can stand, yeah
Reiterating the unbearable emotional pain.
That's more than I can stand, baby
Emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the emotional distress.
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