Lyrics
I've been a liar, and I've been a thief
Acknowledgment of past deceitful and thieving behavior
And now I don't think that is what I want to be
Expressing a desire for change from the mentioned negative traits
I'll do anything you want any old time
Commitment to do whatever the other person wants at any time
Oh, yeah
Confirmation or emphasis on the willingness expressed in the previous line
Don't have any money
Admission of a lack of financial resources
(Pockets are empty)
Highlighting empty pockets as a symbol of financial hardship
Don't have any looks
Not possessing attractive physical appearance
(He is a dog)
Describing oneself metaphorically as a dog, possibly implying low self-worth
Just borrowed pianos
Mention of borrowing pianos, suggesting a reliance on external resources
(He's coming over)
Anticipation or mention of someone coming over
That I can't hardly play
Admission of limited piano-playing ability
(To use what he wants to)
Possibly referring to someone using what they want, indicating a submissive stance
I may have a pen somewhere, staff paper too
Awareness of having a pen and staff paper, possibly alluding to creative potential
I'm asking for it
Expression of vulnerability or openness to external influence
You need some more cocaine
Mention of cocaine, possibly symbolizing a desire for stimulation or escape
(Got a pack of cigarettes)
Reference to cigarettes, indicating a connection between substance use and the need for stimulation
You need cocaine
Reiteration of the need for cocaine, emphasizing dependency
(Give me more drugs)
Request for more drugs, suggesting an ongoing struggle with addiction
You're in self-destruct mode
Recognition of self-destructive behavior or tendencies
(I'm self-destructing)
Admission of self-destructive actions
Maybe it's the pain
Suggestion that pain might be a contributing factor to the self-destructive behavior
(And hurting all over)
Physical and emotional distress, possibly from hurting all over
I don't need anything
Declaration of not needing material possessions or anyone else
(Don't need nobody)
Emphasis on self-sufficiency, not relying on external influences
I just need you
Expressing a need for the specific person being addressed
(Nobody else)
Exclusivity in the need for the mentioned person, excluding others
You and I
Joint identification of "You and I," possibly implying a close relationship
It's all so shameful
Description of the situation or relationship as shameful
You and I it's all it's a shame
Reiteration of the shame associated with the relationship
(You're just a loverful)
Possibly a play on words, combining "lover" and "wonderful," implying contradictory emotions
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