Comeback

Expressing a desire for attention or recognition, using the metaphor of striking a match and calling one's name.

Suggesting a plea for intense emotional involvement, using the imagery of speaking in tongues and bending until breaking.

Repeating the earlier desire for attention or recognition, emphasizing it with the repetition of striking a match and whispering a name.

Encouraging the idea of letting something burn, possibly symbolizing emotions or past experiences, implying a release or purification.

Let it burn, let it burn, let it burn

Let it burn, let it burn

Let it burn

Describing a situation of betrayal or infidelity, being caught in a compromising position.

Detailing the evidence of the betrayal, with the mention of lipstick and an unfaithful act.

Suggesting that the person involved may seem indifferent, but there is a pattern of returning despite apparent detachment.

Asserting a recurring theme that individuals involved in betrayal tend to come back.

Describing the difficulty of addressing the situation or having a meaningful conversation when the person returns.

But it's too late to have that kinda conversation

It's not your job to show that boy some education, no

Noting the irony or humor in the repeated failures to resolve such situations.

Expressing a universal experience of being deceived and hurt in relationships.

Advising to accept the pain and let go of past lovers, allowing them to face consequences on their own.

Highlighting the inevitability of past lovers returning, forming a pattern in relationships.

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Emphasizing the commonality of individuals repeating the same mistakes and not learning from them.

Suggesting a metaphorical burial of past relationships and letting those who hurt you face the consequences.

Reiterating the theme of past lovers returning, emphasizing its inevitability.

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Addressing someone sarcastically as "Mr. Wise Guy," predicting their downfall or facing consequences alone.

Or take a picture it's the last that you will see

Imagining the challenges someone will face when trying to stand alone without relying on others.

But they always come back, yea they always come back

Repeating the idea that it's not the narrator's responsibility to educate or change others.

But its too late for you two to have that kinda conversation

It's not your job to show us some education, nah

Reflecting on the recurring theme of relationships not working out, finding humor in the futility of resolving issues.

Encouraging the acceptance of pain and letting go of past relationships, allowing former lovers to face consequences.

Just take that pain and let those other lovers burn

Reiterating the expectation that past lovers will return despite the pain they caused.

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Emphasizing the idea that people tend not to learn from their mistakes and are likely to repeat them.

So dig that grave and let those other lovers burn

And you know that in time you will find

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Repeating the advice to endure pain and let go of past lovers, anticipating their inevitable return.

Just take that pain and let those other lovers burn

And you know that in time you will find

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Reiterating the universal experience of being hurt in relationships and the expectation that past lovers will return.

Just take that pain and let those other lovers burn

And you know that in time you will find

That they always come back, yea they always come back

Stressing the commonality of people not learning from their mistakes and advising to let go for personal growth.

So dig that grave and let those other lovers burn

Repeating the belief that past lovers will always return over time, emphasizing the cyclical nature of relationships.

And you know that in time you will find

And you know that in time you will find

That they always come back, yea they always come back