August
Clever Games of Love: August's Enigmatic Tale
Lyrics
He prides himself on his sharpness of tongue,
He takes pride in his ability to speak sharply.
So we spoke in riddles; competitive fun
Conversations involve speaking in unclear or puzzling ways, seen as a form of competition or entertainment.
A charming enigma, we rolled into one
They collectively embody a charming and puzzling persona.
But speaking in riddles well it gets fuck all done
However, speaking cryptically doesn’t accomplish much.
I climbed into his bed, in his arms, in his head
The speaker got close emotionally (in his bed, thoughts, and emotions).
And he claims that I stole his heart from him
The person claims the speaker stole his heart, but he's aware of his own nature.
But he knows what he is and he knows what he says
He's conscious of his actions and words, willing to say anything to make an impact.
He'll say anything to leave some impression
He's prone to say things to leave an impression, regardless of truth.
I said, oh you're a clever man
The speaker acknowledges his cleverness.
He said, I'm not as clever as you think I am
He refutes being as clever as perceived.
And you should know we're all fools when it comes to love and desire
Everyone is foolish when dealing with love and longing, but the speaker forgives it because August (a period) has passed.
But I'll let it pass, 'cause August is over
Acceptance that August (a symbolic time) has ended.
August is over
Reiteration that August has concluded.
Mr Elusive, may I be so bold
The speaker addresses the person indirectly, asking for permission to explore deeper emotions.
To look into your eyes, forget what I'm told
Despite advice or warnings, the speaker desires to connect emotionally.
Maybe you love and maybe you don't
Uncertain if the person genuinely loves, questioning authenticity.
But I don't believe in that rock and roll front
The speaker distrusts superficiality and pretense in romantic relationships.
He thinks he's Bob Dylan and I have been warned
The person sees himself akin to Bob Dylan, yet the speaker thought they understood who the self-centered individuals were.
But I thought I knew who the narcissists were
The speaker's emotional breakdown occurred at the person's place, now significantly changed.
I cried at his doorstep, or at least what once was
The person is intellectually inclined but emotionally distant.
He played his game well, he's a brain for a heart
(Empty line)
I said, oh you're a clever man
Recognition of the person’s intelligence by the speaker.
He said, I'm not as clever as you think I am
The person downplays their intelligence.
And you should know we're all fools when it comes to love and desire
Emphasizing human folly in matters of love and longing, excused because August is over.
But I'll let it pass, 'cause August is over
Reiteration that August, symbolizing a period, has concluded.
August is over
(Empty line)
He wants to be wanted but he doesn't want me
The person desires to be wanted but doesn’t reciprocate the speaker’s feelings.
And I won't believe it 'til I hear him speak
The speaker won’t believe the person's emotions until they are expressly communicated.
And that's the real reason why he'll never tell me
The person avoids sharing genuine feelings, keeping the speaker in suspense.
Keep me on hold and act like it hurts you,
Playing with the speaker’s emotions but pretending to be affected, a behavior the speaker recognizes from personal experience.
Well I know you of old 'cause I've done the same thing too
The speaker understands the person’s behavior due to having done similar things themselves.
And we both know you'd rather be clever and cold
Both the person and the speaker prefer being intelligent and emotionally distant.
I said, oh you're a clever man
Acknowledgment of the person’s intelligence by the speaker.
You should know we're all fools when it comes to love and desire
Restating the idea that everyone is prone to foolishness in love, excused as August is finished.
But I'll let it pass 'cause August is over
Reiteration that August, symbolizing a time frame, has ended.
August is over
(Empty line)
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