This Time Around
Redemption Echoes: A Promise of Transformation in 'This Time Around'
Lyrics
Don't wanna make you angry
Expressing a desire not to provoke anger.
Don't wanna make you sad
Expressing a desire not to cause sadness.
Cause it's not healthy
Highlighting the negative impact of the current emotional state on well-being.
To feel this bad
Recognizing the discomfort and emotional pain.
There's truth when I'm lyin'
Acknowledging the presence of truth even when not expressed.
But it's hard to see
Conveying difficulty in perceiving the truth due to personal struggles.
I'm just afraid of
Admitting fear of abandonment.
You leavin' me
Expressing vulnerability and fear of a significant other leaving.
I promise I'll be better
Promising improvement in behavior and actions.
A better man this time around
Reiterating a commitment to becoming a better person in the current relationship.
I promise I'll be better
Renewing the promise to improve and evolve.
A better man this time around
Emphasizing the commitment to positive change in the relationship.
I don't know where it came from
Expressing confusion or lack of understanding about personal emotions.
This sense of pride
Acknowledging a sense of pride that may hinder emotional intimacy.
Been keeping me from
Recognizing the barrier created by pride against letting someone into one's life.
Lettin' you inside
Reflecting on the difficulty of being emotionally open.
Oh, I wish I had your patience
Expressing admiration for the partner's patience.
It's clear to see
Stating the obvious need for the partner in life.
How much I need you
Admitting dependence on the partner while feeling inadequate.
But you don't need me
Recognizing a perceived lack of reciprocation from the partner.
I promise I'll be better
Reiterating the commitment to personal growth for the sake of the relationship.
A better man this time around
Expressing confidence in becoming a better person in the future.
I know I can be better
Acknowledging the potential for improvement in personal behavior.
A better man this time around
Reaffirming the commitment to positive change.
Oh, this time around
Emphasizing the urgency and significance of the current moment.
These nights of endless drinking
Describing a pattern of using excessive drinking to cope with emotions.
Drownin' my sorrow and comin' up dry
Highlighting the ineffective nature of the coping mechanism.
I know you're waitin' for me
Acknowledging the partner's patience while waiting for positive change.
To come around to the other side
Referring to the hope of transitioning to a more positive emotional state.
I know I can be better
Expressing belief in personal improvement.
I swear I can be better
Affirming the intention to become a better person.
I promise I'll be better
Reiterating the commitment to positive change.
A better man this time around
Renewing the promise to be a better individual in the current relationship.
I promise I'll be better
Reaffirming the commitment to personal growth within the relationship.
A better man this time around
Expressing the desire and determination to improve as a person.
I know I can be better
Acknowledging personal potential for positive change.
A better man this time around
Reiterating the promise to be a better person within the relationship.
I promise I'll be better
Stressing the commitment to positive change.
This time around
Emphasizing the urgency of change in the current situation.
Oh, this time around
Repeating the sense of urgency and significance in the current moment.
This time around
Reaffirming the need for positive change in the current circumstances.
This time around
Concluding and repeating the emphasis on the importance of positive change.
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