Late Bloomer
Late Bloomer: Unveiling the Heart's Scar
Lyrics
Oh late bloomer the rumours were true
Addressing someone as a "late bloomer" and acknowledging the truth in rumors.
You know I checked your ID when you left the room
Checking the person's ID, possibly metaphorical, before their departure.
I didn't want to see it coming, I showed off my heart
Expressing surprise or reluctance at anticipating a situation, revealing vulnerability by showing one's heart.
Now there's a scar in the shape of a question mark
Describing the aftermath of emotional exposure with a scar shaped like a question mark.
Oh late bloomer the rumours were true
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the person being a "late bloomer" with scattered leaves symbolizing a fading presence.
Scattered leaves are all that's left of you
Highlighting the remnants or aftermath of the person, possibly their impact or influence.
I never thought I'd be the marrying kind
Expressing unexpected personal change, from not considering oneself suitable for marriage to desiring commitment.
It was nothing to be always left behind
Reflecting on the feeling of always being left behind in the past.
From the ship that would sail with everyone on it
Metaphorically referring to a ship and expressing a preference for stability and certainty.
I said 'give me the land, I know what I want and where I'm wanted'
Stating a desire for land, clarity, and a sense of belonging.
But you came in whistling 'I'll go if you'll go'
Introducing a person who is willing to go along with the speaker.
And I was waiting around to play like an old piano
Waiting around, possibly indicating hesitation or uncertainty, likening the situation to playing an old piano.
And honey I couldn't see the trouble sleeping down deep
Unable to perceive trouble beneath the surface, a metaphor for hidden challenges.
Where these lights won't go
Describing a place where troubles are not immediately visible.
I couldn't see the trouble underneath
Acknowledging a lack of awareness regarding underlying problems.
I set my sights on what was alright
Setting sights on what seems acceptable or right without recognizing potential issues.
My will didn't know, where these lights won't go
Realization that the speaker's will is unaware of where troubles persist.
I couldn't see the trouble underneath
Reiterating the inability to see hidden troubles beneath the surface.
Who knew it would be you through the wall
Surprised to discover the involvement of a specific person in the situation.
Listening in to a voice on a call
Describing eavesdropping on a private conversation through a wall.
And hearing the strings and a shoot 'em up show
Hearing strings and a "shoot 'em up show," possibly indicating unexpected drama or tension.
Little did I know then what little did I know
Realizing the lack of awareness at that time.
Long before listening forever
Reflecting on the premature end of a prolonged period of attentive listening.
Was shot down before it was ever delivered
Acknowledging that the anticipation was dashed before it could materialize.
And honey I couldn't see the trouble sleeping down deep
Reiterating the inability to see deep-seated troubles.
Where these lights won't go
Describing a location where troubles are concealed from view.
I couldn't see the trouble underneath
Acknowledging a lack of awareness regarding underlying problems.
I set my sights on what was alright
Setting sights on what seems acceptable or right without recognizing potential issues.
My will didn't know, where these lights won't go
Realization that the speaker's will is unaware of where troubles persist.
I couldn't see the trouble underneath
Reiterating the inability to see hidden troubles beneath the surface.
Oh late bloomer the rumours were true
Repeating the acknowledgment of the person being a "late bloomer" with scattered leaves symbolizing a fading presence.
You know I checked your ID what was it I knew?
Recalling the act of checking the person's ID and questioning the knowledge acquired.
I didn't want to see it coming, I showed off my heart
Expressing surprise or reluctance at anticipating a situation, revealing vulnerability by showing one's heart.
Now there's a scar in the shape of a question mark
Describing the aftermath of emotional exposure with a scar shaped like a question mark.
Oh late bloomer the rumours were true
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the person being a "late bloomer" with scattered leaves symbolizing a fading presence.
Scattered leaves are all that's left of you
Highlighting the remnants or aftermath of the person, possibly their impact or influence.
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