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Tell me when I can open my eyes
Tamia wants to know when she can face reality and acknowledge the situation.
I don't want to watch you walk out that door
She doesn't want to witness the departure or see the person leave.
There's no easy way to get through goodbye
There's no simple or painless way to handle saying goodbye.
I'd probably try and talk you into staying once more
She might try to convince the person not to leave, attempting to make them stay a little longer.
Or I'd lie and say it's all for the best
Tamia might pretend that the separation is for the best, even if it's not true.
Wish you luck and say I have no regrets
She wishes the person well and claims to have no regrets about the situation.
But I'm not up to being strong
Tamia feels emotionally weak and incapable of showing strength in this situation.
So I'll wait until you're gone
She will endure the pain of separation until the person has left.
Is it over yet, is it over yet?
She questions whether the pain of the breakup has concluded.
A taxi's waiting in the driveway for you
A taxi is waiting for the person leaving, signifying their imminent departure.
You call my name, I guess your ready to leave
The person indicates readiness to depart by calling her name.
I'd like to help you with a suitcase or two
Tamia wishes to assist with packing but fears emotional breakdown if she does so.
But I'm afraid I'm gonna wind up down on my knees
She fears breaking down emotionally and pleading for the person not to leave.
I should tell you that I want you to go
She knows she should express the desire for the person to leave to have time alone.
I really need to spend some time on my own
Tamia acknowledges her need for personal space and time apart.
Smile and say goodbye
She'll put on a smile and say goodbye to conceal her internal pain.
So you don't see me dying inside
Tamia doesn't want the person leaving to see how much she's hurting inside.
Is it over yet, is it over yet?
She repeats the question, wondering if the pain of separation has ended.
I should lie and say it's all for the best
Similar to line 5, considering pretending that the breakup is for the best.
Wish you luck and say I have no regrets
Expressing good wishes and claiming no regrets about the situation.
But I'm not up to being strong
Reiterating her emotional vulnerability and inability to be strong.
So I'll wait until your gone
Tamia will endure until the person has left before confronting her emotions.
Is it over yet, is it over yet?
Repeating the query, asking if the pain of separation has finally ended.
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