Lyrics
Girl, you know you drive me crazy
Expressing that the girl's actions or presence has a strong impact on the speaker, causing emotional turmoil.
oh girl, you know that I can't be lazy with you
Acknowledging a commitment and willingness to put effort into the relationship, emphasizing the speaker's active participation.
And girl, don't you feel the connection?
Possibly questioning the depth of emotional connection with the girl, seeking validation or reassurance.
Oh girl, I know you don't know depression at all
Highlighting a contrast where the girl may not understand or experience the speaker's feelings of depression.
We haven't talked in a couple weeks
Noting a period of silence or lack of communication between the speaker and the girl.
Now I'm just in your book for keeps
Suggesting a desire for a lasting place in the girl's life, symbolized by being in her "book for keeps."
I used to see that pretty smile
Recalling a time when the girl used to display a beautiful smile, indicating a positive past memory.
Then time went on it's been awhile
Reflecting on the passage of time and the fading of the positive memory mentioned in line 7.
Now that you're out with your new toy
Referring to the girl spending time with someone new, possibly expressing feelings of jealousy or abandonment.
I'm no longer your favorite boy
Expressing a realization that the speaker is no longer the girl's preferred or favored companion.
I'll be at peace when I am free
Anticipating a sense of inner calm or resolution when the speaker achieves freedom from emotional turmoil.
This one goes out to the weak
Announcing dedication to those who are emotionally vulnerable or fragile, possibly referencing the "weak."
Hey, please don't let this be the last time I get to see the light shine in your eyes
Pleading for the opportunity to witness joy or positivity in the girl's eyes again, expressing a desire for reconciliation.
And hey, did you ever stop to think that I didn't want this to be our goodbye?
Suggesting that the speaker did not intend for their separation to be a permanent farewell, questioning the necessity of goodbye.
We haven't talked in a couple weeks
Reiterating the lack of recent communication, emphasizing the distance or emotional separation between the speaker and the girl.
Now I'm just in your book for keeps
Reemphasizing the desire to be a lasting presence in the girl's life, using the metaphor of being in her "book for keeps."
I used to see that pretty smile
Recalling a positive image of the girl's smile from the past, highlighting the contrast with the current situation.
Then time went on it's been awhile
Acknowledging the passage of time and the gradual fading of positive memories shared with the girl.
Now that you're out with your new toy
Noting the girl's involvement with someone new, reinforcing feelings of exclusion or being replaced.
I'm no longer your favorite boy
Realizing that the speaker is no longer the preferred or favored person in the girl's life, possibly causing emotional distress.
I'll be at peace when I am free
Anticipating a state of tranquility or peace when the speaker achieves freedom from emotional distress or heartbreak.
This one goes out to the weak
Reiterating dedication to those who are emotionally vulnerable or fragile, possibly emphasizing empathy and understanding.
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