Lyrics
Yes I cried the moment that her hand slapped my face
Expressing the immediate emotional reaction to being physically hit by someone.
A mouth full of sandwich went all over the place
Describing the messy impact of the sandwich spilling due to the slap.
She left like a tornado the door of course slammed
Depicting a swift and forceful departure, likened to a tornado, and the door slammed shut.
I stood in the kitchen a very confused man
Feeling bewildered and unsure in the kitchen after the sudden event.
The thump thump of her foot steps went right up the stairs
Describing the sound of her footsteps ascending the stairs.
The cat ran for cover to the living room chairs
Illustrating the cat seeking refuge from the chaos in the living room.
But what was the problem what on earth could be wrong
Expressing confusion about the situation and not understanding the severity of the response.
To deserve a slapped face it all seemed far too strong
Questioning the reason for receiving such a strong reaction, considering it excessive.
Rose I said, heaven knows what we've done
Calling out the name "Rose" to address the turmoil and uncertainty.
Rose I said, water flows under the bridge
Reflecting on the passage of time and events that cannot be undone.
Rose I said, heaven knows is this love
Expressing uncertainty about whether the situation is a manifestation of love.
Rose I said, curtains close back to read the script
Referencing a return to normalcy or routine after a tumultuous event.
Up to the bedside where she lay in tears
Approaching the bedside where she is upset.
The drawers were left half open, her clothes laying near
Observing the disarray in the room, particularly the partially opened drawers and clothes scattered.
A suitcase tipped sideways at the end of the room
Noting the presence of a tipped-over suitcase indicating her intent to leave.
I swallowed my sandwich and picked up her boots
Continuing with daily actions despite the situation, like eating the sandwich.
She turned just like an actress, a glare came my way
Describing her intense reaction and glare, indicating strong emotions.
I said what's the matter, what have I done today
Asking for clarification about the reason for her upset state.
She spat out the name of the girl across the road
Revealing the catalyst for her anger by mentioning another girl's name.
I'll never forget the way she flared her nose
Recalling her distinctive expression, emphasizing her reaction.
Rose was the girl who some days I'd drive to work
Introducing "Rose" as a person in the narrator's life.
She worked in the office as an articled clerk
Describing Rose's occupation and their shared routines.
Sometimes we had lunch in the pub along the street
Detailing their casual lunches together with no romantic involvement.
There was nothing between us, just good company
Clarifying the platonic nature of their relationship, purely based on companionship.
I admit that I liked her but that's all it was
Admitting a liking for Rose but denying any deeper feelings.
I stood at the bedside in a state of shock
Expressing shock and disbelief at the sudden turn of events.
She heard it different from a friend she met today
Indicating Rose's different interpretation of an encounter from what the narrator perceives.
Who says she saw us kissing down an alleyway
Describing Rose's friend's account of witnessing a compromising situation.
I felt like two people a Jekyll and a Hyde
Feeling conflicted or divided within oneself, akin to the Jekyll and Hyde dichotomy.
I'd really made my bed to lay in this time
Realizing the consequences of one's actions and feeling trapped by them.
I picked with my tongue at the bread stuck in my teeth
Engaging in mundane actions while processing the situation internally.
There through the window, her house on the street
Looking at Rose's house from a distance, symbolizing guilt and self-reflection.
I knew I was guilty, I told myself to lie
Considering lying to oneself about the situation's gravity.
It seemed to make no differen
Expressing the perceived insignificance of attempts to rectify the situation.
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