I Don't Want Love
Navigating Love's Contradictions: The Antlers' 'I Don't Want Love' Meaning
Lyrics
You want to climb up the stairs
You desire progress or advancement.
I want to push you right down
I have the inclination to obstruct or hinder your progress.
But I like you inside
Despite the hindrance, I appreciate your presence.
So you can push me right now
I am open to being pushed or challenged by you in the present moment.
If I kneel before you
If I submit or humble myself before you.
And I won't go unknown
I want to be recognized and acknowledged.
Keep your hands to yourself
Respect boundaries and refrain from physical contact.
When you follow me home
A cautionary note to maintain distance when heading home.
I don't want love
Expressing a disinterest or aversion to love.
I don't want love
Reiteration of the lack of desire for love.
You wake up with open hands
Waking up with open and receptive intentions or gestures.
?
(Lyric missing or unclear)
I should have helped ?
I should have provided assistance or support in a certain situation.
You slept in my home
You spent the night in my residence.
So if I see you again
If I encounter you again.
Desperate in stone
Feeling desperate and unyielding like stone.
Keep your prison lock dead
Maintain a strong barrier or defense against vulnerability.
And I will leave my god at home
I will keep my spiritual or emotional sanctuary undisturbed.
I don't want love
Reiteration of the lack of desire for love.
I don't want love
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