Boxing Day
Sweet Medicine: Navigating Love's Explosive Terrain with Shortstraw
Lyrics
A bunch of things that we've already said
A repetition or reiteration of previously discussed matters.
There's too much going on inside your head
There's an overwhelming amount of thoughts or emotions within your mind.
As our clothes fall to the floor
Physical intimacy is suggested as clothes are removed.
It's all shit that we have done before
Reference to engaging in familiar or routine actions, possibly with a negative connotation.
If only you weren't so predictable
An expression of dissatisfaction with predictability in the partner.
I'm black and blue
The speaker is physically hurt, possibly metaphorically indicating emotional distress.
But I've got this swelling under control
Despite the pain, the speaker feels in control of the situation.
Before you explode (This won't end well)
Warning about potential negative consequences if emotions escalate.
A little bit of sugar makes the medicine taste sweeter
Suggesting that sweetening a difficult situation can make it more bearable.
So don't explode (This won't end well)
Reiteration of the need to avoid an explosive reaction.
'Cause I'll never get the satisfaction if you let me win
Desire for the satisfaction of a challenge or resistance.
This reminds me of when we first met
Recollection of a significant moment in the past.
A night out that I never won't forget
A memorable night out that left a lasting impression.
You said, "Why should I waste my time?"
Partner expressing reluctance or skepticism about investing time.
Oh, oh, and I have been denied
Outcome of denial or rejection.
If only you weren't so unpredictable
Frustration with unpredictability in the partner.
I'm black, you're blue
Both parties are experiencing some form of pain or struggle.
But we've got this swelling under control
Despite challenges, the situation is being managed.
Before you explode (This won't end well)
Reiteration of the warning against explosive reactions.
A little bit of sugar makes the medicine taste sweeter
Reiterating the idea that a bit of sweetness can improve a situation.
So don't explode (This won't end well)
Advising against explosive behavior to avoid conceding satisfaction to the other.
'Cause I'll never get the satisfaction if you let me win
Desire for the satisfaction that comes from overcoming a challenge.
Where are my manners, let me take off your dress
A shift to a more intimate setting and a suggestion of undressing.
There's nothing on your body that I wouldn't caress, o-oh
Expressing admiration for the partner's body and a willingness to caress.
Let's be polite, let me turn on the lights
A courteous suggestion to turn on the lights for a better view.
There's no use fumbling around when you're in your dressing gown
Highlighting the impracticality of fumbling in the dark when one is in a dressing gown.
'Cause you'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Sarcastically portraying oneself as a gentleman who prevents the partner from undressing independently.
Yeah, you'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Repetition of the sarcastic claim that the partner would undress independently if not for the speaker's intervention.
You'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Continuation of the sarcastic theme, implying the partner's self-sufficiency.
Yeah, you'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Reiteration of the idea that the partner can handle undressing alone.
Well, don't look now
Alerting the partner to the speaker's gaze while dressing.
I'm staring down your dressing gown
Encouragement not to be overly proud or embarrassed, as the speaker has seen it all before.
Don't be so proud
A reminder that the speaker's perspective is not novel or shocking.
'Cause it's nothing I haven't seen before
Assurance that the partner's actions are not unique or surprising.
You'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Repetition of the sarcastic claim that the partner is capable of undressing independently.
Yeah, you'd do it yourself if I wasn't such a gentleman
Continuation of the sarcastic theme, suggesting the partner's ability to handle personal matters.
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