Lyrics
This man lives in the ocean
This man metaphorically lives in a state of emotional detachment or isolation.
He puts his favourite clothes on
He makes an effort to present himself well outwardly, perhaps to hide his true emotions.
And drifts away day after day
He drifts through life without a clear purpose or direction.
And you can't hear me call
The speaker feels unheard, suggesting a lack of connection or communication.
This man needs a direction
The man is in need of guidance or purpose.
You want my blind affection
Someone desires the speaker's affection despite their emotional blindness.
And I'm not sorry that I came
The speaker is not apologetic for being present but acknowledges overstaying.
I stayed too long that's all
Regret is expressed for staying too long.
And you're a bad habit
Addressing someone as a negative influence or addiction.
Glad of it
The speaker acknowledges the addictive nature of the relationship.
I'm not so sure I can help you
Uncertainty about the ability to help the other person.
Sad for it
Feeling sorrow for the negative aspects of the relationship.
Thanks for it
Expressing gratitude for the experience but uncertain about making a positive impact.
I'm not so sure I can make you
Similar uncertainty about the ability to positively influence the other person.
Stop your crying it's not helping
An explicit directive to the other person to stop crying, indicating it's not helpful.
Stop your crying it's no help
Reiteration of the plea to stop crying, emphasizing its lack of assistance.
Did you still think that my love
Questioning if the other person still believes the speaker's love can make them special.
Could make you special
Suggesting doubt about the transformative power of the speaker's love.
Pulled me in on a high tide
Describing being drawn into a situation, possibly against one's better judgment.
How well you hid your flipside
Acknowledging the hidden, less favorable aspects of the other person.
It won't do to comfort you
Rejecting the idea of offering comfort each time the other person expresses vulnerability.
Each time you cough or call
Indicating indifference or reluctance to respond to the other person's needs.
You think I wanted to use you
Denying any intention of using the other person.
Complex issues just confuse you
Implying that complex issues only serve to confuse the other person.
You don't care you're unaware
Suggesting the other person's lack of awareness or concern for certain matters.
How far these things can fall
Highlighting the potential consequences or downfall of certain actions or behaviors.
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