Why Wait
Breaking Hearts: Teddy Thompson's Poignant Reflection on Love's End
Lyrics
Here's the thing, you don't love me anymore
Expressing realization that the partner no longer loves the speaker.
I can tell you've got one foot out the door
Observing signs that the partner is emotionally distant or preparing to leave.
And I could try to hold on
Contemplating the possibility of trying to hold onto the relationship.
But it won't be very long so
Acknowledging that any effort to hold on won't last very long.
Why wait for you to break my heart
Questioning the wisdom of waiting for the partner to cause emotional pain.
You and I had good times, it's true
Reflecting on past enjoyable moments in the relationship.
When the flame of love was new
Recalling the initial stages when love was intense and passionate.
And I could hide from my fear
Admitting to the ability to temporarily escape fear or concerns.
For another day, week or year but
Recognizing the temporary nature of hiding from fears.
Why wait for you to break my heart
Questioning the rationale behind waiting for the inevitable heartbreak.
Is it over? Say the words
Prompting the partner to confirm if the relationship is truly over.
If you don't want me, let me go
Requesting the partner to let go if they no longer want the relationship.
There is love in this world to find
Emphasizing the existence of love beyond the current relationship.
And there is love you must leave behind
Highlighting the necessity of leaving certain love behind for personal growth.
It's no use to pretend
Asserting that pretending to continue the relationship is futile.
If you're just going to leave me in the end
Acknowledging the inevitability of being left alone in the end.
Why wait for you to break my heart
Questioning the logic of waiting for the partner to cause heartbreak.
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