Afford It
Yearning Beyond Means: Affection in the Struggle
Lyrics
I don’t want to keep going in circles
The speaker expresses a desire to break free from repetitive patterns or routines.
I don’t want to keep going in circles
Reiteration of the speaker's desire to avoid repetitive cycles in their life.
You were standing there
The mention of someone's presence, setting the scene for the following lines.
I got cold feet and said I think I’ll save you time
The speaker hesitates or withdraws from a situation, possibly to save the other person time.
Oh I would take her anywhere
Expressing a willingness to take the person anywhere, indicating affection or a desire for connection.
If I thought ahead I would’ve made her mine
Regret for not thinking ahead and securing a romantic relationship.
I’m not that great with obligations every single day
Admission of struggling with daily responsibilities or commitments.
Because I’d hate to lose my patience for another’s gain
Reluctance to sacrifice personal patience for the benefit of others.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Expressing a willingness to buy things for someone if financial constraints were not present.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Reiteration of the desire to provide material things if affordable.
I’m downtown out to grab some shit that I don’t need
Being in a downtown area for unnecessary purchases.
Haven’t thought to slow down so I have enough to last the week
Admitting to not slowing down in life, possibly due to a desire for accumulation.
I haven’t replaced my lack of restraint
Acknowledging a lack of self-restraint and not addressing it.
I’ll stick to pretending that there’s someone to blame
Choosing to pretend there's someone to blame instead of facing personal shortcomings.
I’m going insane trying to mend it
Experiencing mental distress while trying to fix or mend a situation.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Reiterating the desire to provide material things if financial constraints were absent.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Repeating the willingness to buy things for the person if affordability were not an issue.
I can’t get it right
Expressing frustration or dissatisfaction with current circumstances.
I don’t want to keep going in circles
Reiteration of the speaker's desire to break free from repetitive patterns or routines.
I don’t want to keep going in circles
Repeating the wish to avoid continuous cycles in life.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Restating the intention to provide material things if financial constraints were not present.
You know I would buy you things if I could afford it
Reiterating the desire to buy things for the person if affordability were not an obstacle.
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