Lou Barlow
Changing Tides: Reflections on Love and Loss in Lou Barlow's Melody
Lyrics
I saw Lou Barlow on the street
I encountered Lou Barlow in a public place
I don't think he noticed me
I believe Lou Barlow didn't recognize or acknowledge me
I started humming all his songs, you refused to sing along
I began humming songs by Lou Barlow, but you didn't join in
I told you time and time again
I repeatedly informed you that our situation is not mere make-believe
This is not just play pretend
Our relationship is not a pretend game
I thought forever meant forever
I expected our commitment to be everlasting, but people change
But sometimes people change
Despite expecting permanence, change is inevitable
If I don't feel the same
If my feelings don't remain constant
We're not where we belong
We are not in the place where we should be
We're not where we belong
Reiteration: We are not in the place where we should be
So many places we could go
There are many potential paths for us to take
I just wanted you to know
I wanted you to understand the gravity of the situation
Put this all into perspective
Putting things into perspective is essential
A pond is not the sea
A small issue is not equivalent to a larger problem
And I would burn this town to embers if you ever asked
I would go to extreme lengths if you requested, but if it doesn't endure
But if this doesn't last
If this relationship doesn't persist
Those years in the trash
Years spent together might be considered wasted
We're not where we belong
We are not in the place where we should be
We're not where we belong
Reiteration: We are not in the place where we should be
Hours and hours before the fight
Before our disagreement, we spent countless hours together
We have every other night
We share nearly every night
You looked me in the eyes and said
You looked me in the eyes and suggested that it might be the end
Maybe this should be the end
Implying the possibility of ending the relationship
We're not where we belong
We are not in the place where we should be
We're not where we belong
Reiteration: We are not in the place where we should be
We're not where we belong
Repetition: We are not in the place where we should be
I saw Lou Barlow on the street
I saw Lou Barlow again, but he still didn't notice me
I don't think he noticed me
Reiteration: Lou Barlow's lack of recognition
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