Lyrics
I should try to be good
I should make an effort to be good
Forever and ever, amen
Committing to goodness indefinitely, expressing affirmation
So I'll touch wood
Using the superstition of touching wood for good luck
And hope I don't get caught again
Fearing getting caught in wrongdoing again
Without my lines
Being without scripted lines or guidance
And off the mark
Off target or not meeting expectations
Looking for signs
Searching for signs or guidance in the dark
I can't see here in the dark
Unable to see clearly in a difficult situation
My opening won't be a great success
Anticipating a performance or endeavor with uncertain success
Till you come get me out of
Success is dependent on someone rescuing or assisting
This little black mess
The challenging situation described as a "little black mess"
I'll play my part
Committing to playing a role
And say never ever again
Promising not to repeat mistakes
Then cross my heart
Using a traditional gesture to emphasize sincerity
Cry until you say when
Crying until the other person decides when to stop
A little cheat while you turn away
Engaging in deception when not being observed
Things we repeat one more time
Repeating patterns or mistakes regularly
Day after day
Continuing habits day after day
I've lost my appetite so nonetheless
Losing interest or desire, possibly due to guilt
It fits like a glove now
Comparing the situation to a perfect fit
My little black mess
Reiterating the challenging situation as a "little black mess"
Who's to say if we'll know
Uncertain about knowing when it's time to move on
When it's time for this old thing to go
Reflecting on the uncertainty of when a situation should end
And so if I'm good
Posing the question of forgiveness if one behaves well
Could you forgive how I've been?
Seeking forgiveness for past actions
You misunderstood
Expressing a misinterpretation of intentions or actions
Now if you'd just let me begin
Requesting permission to start anew
To put on my face
Putting on a facade or persona
I'll put on the room
Adorning the surroundings to match the facade
Go take my place
Taking a designated position in the performance or situation
One more time
Repeating the process one more time
Then we can resume
Resuming normalcy after the performance or situation
It's true I'm sure to die out here unless
Acknowledging the risk of failure without assistance
You come help me out of
The necessity of someone helping in the described situation
This little black mess
Reiterating the challenging situation as a "little black mess"
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