Lyrics
One less bell to answer
Expressing relief or a positive change as there is one less burden or responsibility.
One less egg to fry
Highlighting another aspect of relief or positive change, symbolized by one less thing to worry about.
One less woman to pick up after
Acknowledging the absence of a woman to care for or attend to after a departure.
I should be happy
Despite the positive changes, the speaker feels sadness or discontent.
But all I do is cry
The emotional response to the changes is expressed through crying, indicating underlying pain or heartbreak.
(Cry, cry, no more laughter)
Emphasizing the continuation of tears and the absence of laughter in the speaker's life.
I should be happy
Reiterating the struggle to find happiness despite the apparent positive changes.
(Oh, why did he go)
Questioning the reasons behind the departure, expressing a sense of loss.
I only know that since he left
Reflecting on the emptiness and loneliness experienced since the person left.
My life's so empty
Describing the profound impact of the departure on the speaker's life.
Though I try to forget
Despite efforts to move on, the memories linger, making it challenging to forget.
It just can't be done
Expressing the difficulty of overcoming the emotional attachment and moving forward.
Each time the doorbell rings
Each time the doorbell rings, the speaker reacts with anticipation, hoping for the person's return.
I still run
Showing the persistence of hope and emotional ties even in the face of departure.
I don't know how in the world
Expressing confusion and a lack of understanding about how to stop thinking about the departed person.
To stop thinking of her
Continuing the struggle to let go and move on from the memories of the departed woman.
I still love her
Despite the pain, the speaker still loves the departed woman.
I spend each day the way I start out
Describing the routine of each day, starting and ending with intense emotional pain.
Crying my heart out
Highlighting the consistent and persistent sorrow experienced by the speaker.
(One less bell to answer)
Repeating the idea of one less burden or responsibility, emphasizing the expectation of happiness.
I should be happy
Reiterating the struggle to find happiness despite positive changes, emphasizing the emotional impact.
(One less egg to fry)
Highlighting another aspect of relief or positive change, symbolized by one less thing to worry about.
One less woman to pick up after
Acknowledging the absence of a woman to care for or attend to after a departure.
No more laughter, no more love
Emphasizing the continuation of tears and the absence of laughter and love in the speaker's life.
Since she went away
Reflecting on the impact of the woman's departure, symbolized by one less burden or responsibility.
(One less bell to answer)
Repeating the idea of one less burden or responsibility, emphasizing the expectation of happiness.
(One less egg to fry)
Highlighting another aspect of relief or positive change, symbolized by one less thing to worry about.
One less man to pick up after
Acknowledging the absence of a man to care for or attend to after a departure.
No more laughter, no more love
Emphasizing the continuation of tears and the absence of laughter and love in the speaker's life.
Since she went away
Reiterating the impact of the person's departure on the speaker's emotional well-being.
She went away
Confirming the departure of the woman, concluding the narrative of heartbreak.
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