Loveless
Delicate Notions of Love Explored: Said the Whale's "Loveless
Lyrics
We tossed the notion around
We discussed the idea casually
Hints in the subtle sounds
Subtle clues or indications in the sounds
Never spoken aloud
Unspoken, kept to oneself
I loved the idea of it
I found the concept appealing
But without significance
But lacking importance or meaning
It could be delicate
Fragile or easily damaged
And I always mean what I say
I'm always sincere in my words
How could I love you less
How could my love for you diminish?
Now that I know you more?
Especially now that I've become more acquainted with you?
It's just a question that I still don't have the answer for
Expressing uncertainty about an unanswered question
How could I love you less Now that I know you more?
The repetition emphasizes the uncertainty of loving less
If there was a choice
If there were a selection
Given the choice between theirs and mine
If given the option between different choices
I'd take the comfort of comfort every single time
I'd consistently opt for the familiar, comforting choice
How could I love you less
Reiterating the inability to love less
Now that I know you more
Even more so now that I've become more acquainted with you
So passing the time away
Passing time aimlessly
Without remembering anything
Not recalling past events
And learning all your intricacies
Learning about your complexities or details
You, back to the city life
You returning to the bustling city life
Softer spoken, kind
Gentle and considerate in speech
Seeing things in a different light
Seeing things from a different perspective
And I always mean what I say
Consistent sincerity in words
Back in our younger days
Reflecting on the past when we were younger
(We were younger then)
Emphasizing the youthfulness of that time
We were locked away
Being confined or restricted
(We were just starting out)
At the beginning stages of something
We were just starting out
Just initiating or commencing
You used to hold me close
You used to embrace me closely
(I still hold you close)
Expressing that the closeness remains
You're so dear to me
You are very precious to me
(You're still dear to me)
Reiterating the continued importance of the person
Now we're comfortable
We've reached a level of comfort
Never too comfortable
But not excessively so, avoiding complacency
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