Lyrics
She walked gingerly past as I said goodbye and
Reflects a farewell scene as the speaker watches someone leave cautiously.
It's that simple (It's that simple)
Emphasizes the simplicity of the situation or relationship.
We're both ready to go (We're both ready to go)
Expresses mutual readiness to move on.
It's like fire (Into the flame)
Uses fire metaphorically, possibly for passion or intensity.
Breaking water (Burned down again)
Describes a challenging situation, perhaps with emotional turmoil.
We'll never be the same and
Suggests a profound change and acknowledges irreversibility.
I'll never turn my back on you again
Declares commitment and loyalty.
Now I can see the light
Initially optimistic, now recognizing challenges or difficulties.
But now I see the light is fading
Realization that the optimistic perspective is fading.
I'm failing, stuck wailing
Expresses a sense of failure and distress.
Out like a nightingale detuned
Uses a nightingale metaphor, possibly for a voice losing its charm.
And that the last thing I want
Expresses a desire contrary to reality.
And I know you want it back:
Implies a desire to return to a past state.
[Days] where we could walk bearing skin
Describes a past period of freedom or openness.
Under the gold reflection
Highlights a positive reflection or memory.
Tame this awkward pause with and broken jaw
Suggests an uncomfortable moment that needs to be addressed.
Man I never knew you could hit that hard
Surprise at the strength of a physical blow.
And of all the days you chose today
Reflects on the unexpectedness of a negative event.
I just couldn't think of what to say
Difficulty in finding the right words in a crucial moment.
So cut the lights now
Symbolic act of turning off the lights, possibly to hide emotions.
Make it so we only see your eyes
Emphasizes selective visibility, focusing on the eyes.
No not the fashion, its just your clique that I despise
Expresses disdain for a particular social group.
So what's your poison?
Asks about preferences or choices.
Well I thought you took the same as mine
Assumption of shared experiences or substances.
Why weren't you talking?
Noticing a lack of communication.
I guess ill give you some more time
Giving time for the other person to respond.
Oh My God this night will never end
Exaggerated frustration with the duration of an event.
With all the distant days and suffering
Reflects on past hardships and a desire to end them.
I wish I could cut short
Wishes to end unfulfilled promises or commitments.
Empty promises that you have made these past few years
Expresses disappointment with unkept promises over the years.
Under the black sky all the dreams just don't seem alright
Underlines a sense of hopelessness under a dark metaphor.
Take this last breath and throw it all away
Symbolic act of letting go or surrendering.
All the news reports disasters
Lists negative elements in media, possibly reflecting disillusionment.
Teenage sitcoms with aging actors
Comments on the contrast between reality and entertainment.
Mother and son
Describes a fractured mother-son relationship.
The bond is broken [x3]
My God I'm trying
Expresses effort in trying to mend or improve a situation.
Yes I'm trying
Reiterates the speaker's attempt to make amends.
Give me one last chance
Pleads for one final opportunity for redemption.
With all the distant days and suffering
Repeats the desire to end past suffering.
I wish I could cut short
Reiterates the wish to cut short unpleasant experiences.
Empty promises that you have made these past few years
Comments on unfulfilled commitments over time.
Under the black sky all the dreams just don't seem alright
Describes a sense of disapproval or discontent under a dark metaphor.
Take this last breath and throw it all away [x3]
Repeats the symbolic act of letting go or surrendering.
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