Lyrics
Sarah saw Jane on the disco floor
Sarah observes Jane dancing at the disco.
Talkin' to the guy who lives next door
Jane is talking to a neighbor.
And you were in the corner with your fingers crossed
The narrator notices their partner (you) in a corner with crossed fingers, possibly anxious or uncertain.
Bite my tongue
The narrator refrains from speaking, holding back their emotions.
While I was workin' nights at the Tast-E-Freeze
The narrator is working night shifts while their partner is on 7th street, seemingly forgetting about them.
You were down on 7th street forgetting me
Feelings of being neglected by the partner.
And I was so in love with you I couldn't see
The narrator was deeply in love but couldn't see the signs of a failing relationship.
Broken love
Reference to a love that is now broken.
Without yourself, I'm more like you
The narrator is less themselves without the partner.
Without myself, you'd do what you do
The partner's actions are influenced by the absence of the narrator.
You don't ever wanna love me back
The partner refuses to reciprocate love.
Your love's quicker than a heart attack
Comparison of the partner's love to a sudden, intense heart attack.
You steal my love and then you give it right back
The partner takes and returns the narrator's love quickly.
Your love's quicker than a heart attack
Reiteration of the partner's love being fast and unpredictable.
When I come home to you everyday
Returning home, the partner is silent, causing heartbreak for the narrator.
You never got anything to say
The partner is unresponsive to the narrator.
It's breakin' my heart, but it's making your day
The partner's indifference hurts the narrator but seems to bring joy to the partner.
Foolish games
Describing the situation as foolish games.
Well, if you wanna leave me, just say so
If the partner wants to leave, the narrator wants them to be honest about it.
I can't stop you when you go
The narrator can't prevent the partner from leaving.
I'd play your fool, but it's better I know
Acceptance that playing the fool is not beneficial, knowing the truth is better.
Runaway
Suggestion of the partner running away.
Without me here, you'd fall apart
The narrator believes the partner would struggle without them.
Without you here, I'd be better off
The narrator thinks they would be better off without the partner.
You don't ever wanna love me back
The partner continues to withhold love from the narrator.
Your love's quicker than a heart attack
Comparison of the partner's love to a heart attack, emphasizing its speed.
You steal my love and then you give it right back
The partner takes and returns love swiftly.
Your love's quicker than a heart attack
Reiteration of the partner's love being fast and unpredictable.
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