Lyrics
Bandages are temporary and besides this kind of wound
Bandages are temporary, and this type of wound is more contemporary than the usual ones we are accustomed to.
Is much more contemporary than the sort we're all used to
Highlighting the modern nature of the emotional wound being discussed, contrasting it with more conventional types of wounds.
She sat next to me on the train in New York City too
Referring to a specific moment when she sat next to the singer on a train in New York City.
Someplace where the snow is dreary
Describing a place where the snow is dreary, possibly symbolizing a cold and emotionally bleak environment.
And people spend whole lives too
Expressing the idea that people can spend their entire lives in such emotionally challenging situations.
Get a kiss to make it better
Repetition of the phrase "Get a kiss to make it better," suggesting a desire for comfort and emotional healing through physical affection.
Get a kiss to make it better
-Get a kiss to make it better
-Get a kiss to make it better
-She was reading something
Describing the girl reading something, creating an image of a specific moment in time.
I'm sure they don't make books on tape for
Suggesting that the content she's reading may not have books on tape, possibly implying complexity or uniqueness.
And I'll be accidentally touched on the carpeted floor
Describing a moment of accidental touch on a carpeted floor, a subtle and perhaps awkward connection.
No use getting snooty once you've gotten all the kinks out
Advising against arrogance after resolving personal issues or challenges.
So I gave her my number in case she wanted to make out
Offering the singer's number as an invitation for further connection and intimacy.
Get a kiss to make it better
Repetition of the phrase "Get a kiss to make it better," reinforcing the theme of seeking solace and comfort through physical affection.
Get a kiss to make it better
-Get a kiss to make it better
-Get a kiss to make it better
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