Isn't It a Pity
Harmony Amid Heartbreak: Unveiling the Profound Meaning in Roberta Flack's 'Isn't It a Pity'
Lyrics
Isn't it a pity
Expressing regret or sadness about a situation.
Now, isn't it a shame
Emphasizing the unfortunate nature of the situation.
How we break each other's hearts
Reflecting on the emotional pain caused by breaking each other's hearts.
And cause each other pain
Highlighting the negative impact of actions, causing mutual suffering.
How we take each other's love
Commenting on the thoughtless taking of each other's love.
Without thinking anymore
Noticing a lack of consideration in relationships.
Forgetting to give back
Pointing out the neglect of reciprocity in love.
Isn't it a pity
Reiterating the sentiment of pity towards the situation.
Some things take so long
Acknowledging that certain things take a considerable amount of time.
But how do I explain
Questioning how to explain a shared humanity to others.
When not too many people
Recognizing a challenge in conveying shared experiences.
Can see we're all the same
Observing that not everyone recognizes our commonalities.
And because of all their tears
Referring to the impact of tears on obstructing clear vision.
Their eyes can't hope to see
Suggesting that emotional pain hinders the ability to see beauty.
The beauty that surrounds them
Pointing out the existence of beauty surrounding individuals.
Isn't it a pity
Repeating the expression of pity for the situation.
Isn't it a pity
Reiterating the sense of pity and shame.
Isn't is a shame
Emphasizing the unfortunate aspect of breaking hearts and causing pain.
How we break each other's hearts
Echoing the theme of emotional damage in relationships.
And cause each other pain
Highlighting the negative consequences of actions on each other.
How we take each other's love
Commenting on the careless appropriation of each other's love.
Without thinking anymore
Observing a lack of consideration in romantic interactions.
Forgetting to give back
Reminding about the importance of reciprocity in love.
Isn't it a pity
Repeating the expression of pity towards the situation.
Forgetting to give back
Reiterating the theme of forgetting to reciprocate in love.
Isn't it a pity
Expressing regret for neglecting to give back in relationships.
Forgetting to give back
Repeating the idea of forgetting to reciprocate in love.
Now, isn't it a pity
Returning to the expression of pity for the situation.
What a pity
Summarizing the overall sentiment, describing the situation as a pity.
What a pity, pity, pity
Repeating the word "pity" for emphasis and emotional weight.
What a pity
Continuing the emphasis on the unfortunate nature of the situation.
What a pity, pity, pity
Concluding with a repetition of the word "pity," reinforcing the theme.
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