Lyrics
I can feel your goodbye comin' like a storm up from the South
I sense your departure approaching like a storm from the South.
The rain'll splatter at the back door, the wind'll whistle 'round the house
The rain will hit the back door, and the wind will swirl around the house.
So it's you and Howie Johnston somebody told me at the store
Refers to someone named Howie Johnston, possibly a new romantic interest, mentioned by others.
I guess I'd better get used to the idea of you not around anymore
I need to accept the reality that you may not be part of my life anymore.
And so, I'm doin' my best to prepare for the worst
I am making an effort to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
And I'd better get use to the hunger and thirst
I must get accustomed to experiencing hunger and thirst metaphorically, symbolizing emotional pain.
I gotta find me a potion to take for the pain
I need to find a remedy to alleviate the emotional pain.
And though you've got to lose is my last name
The only thing you stand to lose in this situation is my last name, suggesting a divorce or separation.
I know he's cute and he's got money, I ain't no handsome fancy Dan
Acknowledging that the new person in your life is attractive and wealthy, unlike the speaker.
In a way it's sad and kinda funny, you'll be okay and I'll be damned
Expressing a mix of sadness and irony, as the speaker predicts that you'll be fine while he'll suffer.
So I best be gettin' ready for the bitter nights alone
Preparing for lonely nights ahead due to the breakup.
Sleepin' on the couch wake up starting out, livin' life on my own
Describing the aftermath of the separation, with the speaker sleeping on the couch and starting a new life alone.
And so, I'm doin' my best to prepare for the worst
Continuing efforts to mentally prepare for the worst outcome.
And I'd better get use to the hunger and thirst
Acceptance of the need to endure emotional hunger and thirst.
You gotta find me a potion to take for the pain
Reiterating the search for a solution to ease the emotional pain.
And though you've got to lose is my last name
Emphasizing that the only thing at stake in the breakup is the speaker's last name.
Yeah, all you've got to lose is my last name
Repeating the idea that the only loss for you is the speaker's last name.
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