Lyrics
Blind, you're blind
The person addressed is being metaphorically described as blind, possibly implying their inability to see or understand something.
Full of breaths, and sobs, and shakes, and shakes
Describing emotional distress or turmoil, characterized by breaths, sobs, and physical shaking.
Saying you will do whatever it takes
The person is promising to do anything necessary to resolve a situation or relationship.
(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
Expression indicating agreement or acquiescence to the person's statement ("Whatever, yeah, whatever").
Call declined
An attempt to contact the person has been rejected or ignored.
Say you're "round the corner" fine, okay
The person claims to be nearby and fine, but the speaker doubts their honesty.
You think I will buy whatever you say
The speaker doesn’t believe the person's assurances and feels they're being lied to.
(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
Reiteration of agreement or acquiescence to the person's statement ("Whatever, yeah, whatever").
But now you're getting me started
The speaker is becoming emotionally involved or invested in the situation.
You're pulling the yarn and you're pulling it harder
Reiterates the emotional distress caused by the person's actions, feeling manipulated or hurt.
And I think I'm gonna (think I'm gonna)
-You're getting me started
-You're pulling the yarn and you're breaking my heart
-You're making me want to
-Crash the car we'll hit the water
Expresses a feeling of being pushed to the edge, contemplating drastic actions or consequences because of the situation.
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
-And if he doesn't show
-Heaven knows, heaven knows
-I will make you feel so blue
-You arrive, towing silence on a lively eve
Describes the arrival of the person, causing emotional pain and disappointment due to repeated letdowns.
Eyes are crying for another reprieve
-(Another, yeah, whatever)
-We're blood and water but my back is blown
-You're shoulders slumped are saying
-"You should have known I'd let you down again"
-(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
-But now you're getting me started
Continues to express emotional distress and hurt caused by the person's behavior.
You're pulling the yarn and you're pulling it harder
-And I think I'm gonna (think I'm gonna)
-You're getting me started
-You're pulling the yarn and you're breaking my heart
-You're making me want to
-Crash the car we'll hit the water
Reiterates the contemplation of drastic actions or consequences due to emotional distress caused by the person's actions.
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
-And if he doesn't show
-Heaven knows, heaven knows
-I will make you feel so
-Baby, you're breaking my heart
Directly addresses the person, expressing the pain and difficulty caused by their actions.
Baby, you're breaking my heart
-Why do you make it so hard?
-You're breaking my heart
-Crash the car we'll hit the water
Repeats the contemplation of drastic actions or consequences due to the emotional turmoil caused by the person.
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
-And if he doesn't show
-Heaven knows, heaven knows
-I will make you feel so
-Crash the car we'll hit the water
Continued contemplation of drastic actions or consequences due to the distress caused by the person, with a sense of resignation to the situation.
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
-And if he doesn't show
-Heaven knows, heaven knows
-I will make you feel so blue
-
Comment