Something New
Yearning for Renewal: Susanna Hoffs' 'Something New' Unveils Desire and Loneliness
Lyrics
You want something new, something sweet
You desire a fresh and pleasant experience.
To rinse away the bitterness of another day
Seeking to wash away the unpleasantness of the day.
Fading away
The current situation is gradually disappearing or becoming less significant.
You want something new, something bright
You crave something new and vibrant.
To lighten up the shadows of your darkest fears
Wishing to dispel the darkness of your deepest fears.
Hovering near.
The fears are close and looming.
You get so lonely lately
Feeling a recent sense of isolation and fear.
Lonely and afraid
Loneliness and fear have become prominent emotions.
Maybe nothing really good will come your way
Doubting if anything genuinely positive will come your way.
You want something new, something hot
You desire something intense and passionate.
Flames of passion burning all your bridges down
Passionate emotions are destroying connections without looking back.
Don't turn around.
Avoiding retrospection or remorse about the consequences.
I lie awake and watch you toss and turn
Observing restlessness and inner turmoil while lying awake.
I ask, "What's wrong?", you turn away and say
Asking about the problem, receiving a dismissive response.
It's not my concern.
Indicating a lack of concern on the other person's part.
You get so lonely lately
Experiencing recent intense loneliness and fear.
Lonely and afraid
Reiterating the prevailing emotions of loneliness and fear.
Maybe nothing really good will come your way
Expressing doubt about positive outcomes in the future.
You want something new, something new
Desiring novelty and change.
But there is nothing I can do to make you see
Acknowledging inability to make the person realize their significance.
What you mean to me.
Expressing the importance of the person despite challenges.
Cause you know I love you
Confirming that the love expressed is not a new sentiment.
And I know that's nothing new
Emphasizing the familiarity of the expression of love.
That's nothing new.
Reiterating that the declaration of love is not something new.
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