Dedicate It
Unraveling Love's Complexity: Dedicate It by The Afghan Whigs
Lyrics
My love don't comfort me.
Expressing that the speaker's love does not provide solace or reassurance.
She toys with my sincerity.
Suggests that the speaker's love interest plays with the sincerity of the speaker.
On that, I can depend.
Indicating that the speaker can rely on the unpredictable behavior mentioned in the previous lines.
I've found that nothing's straight.
Conveying the discovery that nothing in the situation is straightforward or simple.
My twisted mind is bent all out of shape,
Describing the speaker's troubled and distorted thoughts.
But you will come back,
Expressing the belief that the love interest will return despite the complications.
And you will live on.
Anticipating the continued existence of the love interest after their return.
Indeed, I know,
Reaffirming the speaker's confidence in the predictions made earlier.
But you wouldn't lie when I told you to -
Reflecting on the honesty of the love interest when instructed to tell the truth.
Had to waste your time and tell the truth.
Acknowledging the necessity to be truthful, even if it means wasting time.
This one is three; this is one is three.
Suggesting a numerical or symbolic significance to the speaker; "three" may carry personal meaning.
Indeed, I know,
Reiterating the speaker's confidence in the predictions made earlier.
You got me figured out now.
Implying that the love interest has gained a deep understanding of the speaker.
Now, we're both disappointed.
Expressing mutual disappointment between the speaker and the love interest.
What's done is now undone.
Stating that past actions cannot be undone or changed.
Let's cut the line and have the action,
Suggesting a decision to break away from a situation and take decisive action.
In time, I will be able to give.
Expressing confidence that, with time, the speaker will be capable of providing what is needed.
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