One Too Many Times
Endless Longing: A Tale of Solitude in Suicidal Tendencies' One Too Many Times
Lyrics
Never good at talking, so many things I couldn't say
Expressing difficulty in verbal communication, unsaid thoughts lingering.
But those thoughts never went away
Unspoken thoughts persisting over time.
And I'm sure you remember, said that all I wanted was sympathy,
Recalling a request for sympathy, setting the context for the listener.
Now add this to your memory
Adds a new element to memory, possibly a negative experience.
Too many times-I felt so sad and lonely
Repetition of feeling sad and lonely on multiple occasions.
Too many times-I needed someone there
Expressing a need for someone's presence during difficult times.
Too many times-I tried to tell you something
Attempts to communicate something important to others.
Too many times-It seemed like no one cared
Perception of lack of care from those around.
And I don't like asking-and it's not easy to say-
Reluctance to ask for help, acknowledging difficulty in expressing.
I never learned how to pray
Not having learned how to pray, indicating a lack of religious support.
So if you have a moment it means so much to me oh can't you see-
Pleading for a moment of understanding, expressing vulnerability.
If you'd just say a prayer for me
Requesting a prayer as a symbolic gesture of support.
Too many times-I didn't even have a second
Feeling rushed, lacking time for personal matters.
Too many times-you thought I was much too strong
Misconceptions about personal strength, feeling overwhelmed.
Too many times-you said the feeling wouldn't last forever
Contradicting the belief that certain feelings are temporary.
Too many times-I proved you so damn wrong
Proving others wrong about the persistence of certain emotions.
Saw the changes-thought they'd go away-do you still remember that day
Observing changes, questioning if they were temporary.
Can't really fault you-only have myself to blame-
Accepting responsibility for personal choices, self-blame.
But do you still feel the same
Uncertainty about others' feelings despite personal changes.
Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya?
Repetition of questioning others about their feelings.
But I waited so long-for someone to take my hand, and say they understand
Longing for someone to understand and offer support.
And I waited so long-for someone to show the way-to make a better day
Expressing patience for positive changes, a better future.
and I waited so long-for someone to spare a kiss for the love I miss
Longing for affection and love that has been missing.
And I waited so long-for you to looke me in the eye
Desiring direct eye contact, seeking emotional connection.
And say it's worth another try
Seeking acknowledgment that the relationship is worth another chance.
But yo keep me waiting-waiting-too many times
Expressing frustration at being kept waiting repeatedly.
You keep me waiting, one too many, one too many, one too many times,
Reiteration of waiting one too many times, emphasizing frustration.
Too many times
Summarizing the experience of waiting too many times.
One too many one too many one too many times too many times
Repetition for emphasis, highlighting the frequency of waiting.
Can't you see yo keep me waiting-one too many times
Explicitly stating the frustration caused by being kept waiting.
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