act too nice, be too dumb
Fool's Gold: Unmasking Deception in 'Act Too Nice, Be Too Dumb'
Lyrics
Don't be late today
Emphasizing the importance of punctuality
You know I'll wait for you
Expressing willingness to wait despite reluctance
But I don't want to
Reluctance to wait despite the intention
Don't tell me you're busier than me
Challenging the honesty regarding busyness
I know you like to tell lies
Calling out a tendency to lie
Oh no, oh no
Expressing concern or disbelief
How did I get here again
Reflecting on being in a familiar, unwanted situation
Why though, why though
Questioning the reasons for repeating the situation
Do I keep fooling with you
Questioning the decision to continue involvement
Tell me, tell me
Seeking clarification or understanding
What do you want from me
Inquiring about the other person's desires
What do you want from me
Reiterating the question about intentions
I thought that we could still be friends
Hope for maintaining a friendship despite issues
But you act too nice but be too dumb
Criticizing behavior—seeming nice but foolish
You haven't learned a single thing have you
Pointing out a lack of learning or growth
Nothing hurts more than
Highlighting the pain caused by drunkenness
When you get too drunk
Memory loss due to intoxication
And can't remember my name
Observing an unchanged behavior
Nothing tells me you have changed
Excepting one thing—the person themselves
Except you
Loss of trust despite appearances
But i'll never trust that again
Reflecting on an inability to communicate
Oh no, oh no
Similar to line 6—expressing disbelief or concern
You still don't know how to talk
Commenting on communication skills not improving
Why though, why though
Questioning personal capability to assist
Did i think i could help you
Seeking understanding or motives
Tell me, tell me
Repeating the inquiry about intentions
What do you want from me
Reiterating the question about desires
What do you want from me
Repeating the inquiry about intentions
You were so good when we were just friends
Reflecting on a better past as friends
Now you act too nice but be too dumb
Reiterating criticism—seeming nice but foolish
You haven't learned a single thing have you
Highlighting a lack of learning or growth
Oh I'm so tired of holding on to you
Expressing fatigue from holding onto the situation
Holding on too tightly
Clutching onto something too strongly
We've been over so many times before
Referencing repeated discussions or arguments
Too many times
Emphasizing the frequency of repetition
But still you come back stronger
Noting the other person's return despite setbacks
Cause you know i'll listen
Expecting a listening ear despite issues
How dare you
Expressing dismay or anger
Shame on you
Expressing disapproval or disappointment
You're just a monster in disguise
Labelling the person as deceptive or manipulative
You act too nice but be too dumb
Reiterating criticism—seeming nice but foolish
We all can see what you're trying to do
Stating the transparency of the person's motives
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