Say It Ain't True
Love's Last Stand: Rod Stewart's Heartfelt Plea
Lyrics
Look at all the problems
Reflecting on the challenges and difficulties in the relationship.
That we've been through
Acknowledging the shared history of problems between the couple.
How can you tell me
Expressing doubt about a claim of someone new entering the picture.
That there's somebody new
Questioning the credibility of the statement about a new person.
I don't believe that I'm hearing this
Expressing disbelief at the information being heard.
I don't really think that you're serious
Doubting the sincerity of the partner's words.
Well you picked a fine time to hesitate
Commenting on the inconvenient timing of hesitation or uncertainty.
See it my way I've nothing left
Stating a personal perspective of having nothing left in the relationship.
You can take my heart but don't steal my pride
Willing to part with the heart but emphasizing the importance of pride.
Think it over before I'm pushed aside
Encouraging thoughtful consideration before being pushed away.
And tell me
Requesting information or clarification from the partner.
Say it ain't true
Expressing hope or desire that the unsettling information is not true.
That's all you gotta do, baby
Reiterating the plea for the partner to deny the unsettling information.
Say it ain't true
Repeating the request for denial, emphasizing its importance.
Well I thought this one was bound to last
Reflecting on a perception that the relationship was supposed to endure.
Together forever oh what a laugh
Mentioning a belief that the relationship was meant to last but now seems ironic.
It's going to hurt when I set you free
Acknowledging the expected pain when ending the relationship.
I've been loving you too long
Stating a long-standing love and the partner's integral role.
You're a part of me
Affirming the partner as an essential part of the speaker's identity.
So tell me
Repeating the plea for the partner to deny the troubling information.
Say it ain't true, Tell me baby
Restating the desire for the partner to confirm that the information is false.
Say it ain't true
Reiterating the plea for denial, expressing urgency.
Put yourself in my place for a little while
Asking the partner to empathize by imagining the speaker's perspective.
Going out of fashion growing out of style
Describing a sense of becoming outdated or out of sync in the relationship.
No one to laugh with nobody to share
Highlighting a lack of companionship and sharing in the current situation.
No one to lean on nobody to care
Expressing a feeling of isolation and lack of support.
Nothing left but a memory
Describing a situation where only memories remain.
I gave you my heart so stay with me
Reminding the partner of the commitment and asking for continued companionship.
And tell me
Requesting confirmation or denial of the troubling information.
Say it ain't true
Reiterating the hope that the unsettling information is not true.
Say it ain't true
Repeating the plea for denial, emphasizing its significance.
Tell me baby
Asking for confirmation or denial with a term of endearment.
Say it ain't true
Reiterating the plea for the partner to deny the troubling information.
I love you baby
Expressing love for the partner amid the uncertainty.
I love you baby
Repeating the expression of love, emphasizing its sincerity.
I just want to do right by you honey
Expressing a desire to do right by the partner and avoid causing harm.
Wouldn't do you no wrong
Affirming the commitment to not wrong the partner.
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