cinderella
Fading Colors of Regret: A Cinderella's Tale Unveiled
Lyrics
Take those flowers from your hair, this is Oakland
Requesting to remove the adornments (flowers) symbolizing a shift from a carefree or romantic setting to reality ("this is Oakland").
I was broke beyond repair, but you were open
The singer was in a state of financial and emotional destitution while the other person was emotionally available.
If there's gonna be a flame, then you just set the world on fire
Expressing that the other person has the potential to ignite significant change or chaos.
So take those flowers from your hair, this is everything we knew
Reiterating the need to abandon the romanticized notions from the past ("everything we knew").
Cinderella, please forgive me! I'm wide awake, you're barely dreaming
The singer seeks forgiveness from "Cinderella" for disrupting her tranquil state while the singer is wide awake and Cinderella is lost in dreams.
And I can't sleep til I get your colors all out of my head
The singer is unable to rest until they remove the lingering memories or influences of Cinderella from their mind.
Cinderella, please believe me: I'm trying to change, so won't you let me?
The singer acknowledges their efforts to change and appeals to Cinderella for acceptance and a chance.
I'm not ready to get your colors all out of my head
The singer is not yet prepared to let go of the memories associated with Cinderella.
They say November's gonna come, well I am ready for a fight
Prepared for a confrontation or challenge represented by the metaphor of November's arrival.
Take no credit for your sins, just keep it empty
Encouraging to not take responsibility or ownership for the wrongdoings, but instead, leave them behind.
There's a little piece of you on the dashboard of my car
Symbolic remnants or reminders of Cinderella are present in the singer's everyday life.
Sometimes I think about walking into traffic
Expressing thoughts of extreme distress or despair.
Screaming out your name, and waiting for the dam to break
Imagining a drastic action, calling out for Cinderella, and waiting for an emotional release or breakthrough.
Cinderella, please forgive me! I'm running scared across your garden
Asking for forgiveness while feeling vulnerable and afraid, traversing through Cinderella's space.
And I can't stop til I get your colors all out of my head
The singer feels compelled to continue until they remove all memories of Cinderella from their mind.
Cinderella, run and chase me… It's getting late
Urging Cinderella to pursue or follow, hinting at the limited time available.
I know you're weary but I'm not ready to get your colors all out of my head
Despite acknowledging Cinderella's weariness, the singer isn't ready to let go of the memories associated with her.
And the radio was telling me it's gonna change, or maybe I should try to get some sleep
The radio's message implies a change, prompting the singer to consider sleep, possibly to escape from the turmoil or emotions.
I saw you listening to Death Cab on the internet, I guess it's nice to know you're also sad
Observing Cinderella's emotional state through her music choices, finding solace in the shared sadness.
Cinderella, don't forsake me—I know it's dumb, but we're still breathing
Asking Cinderella not to abandon them despite the situation seeming foolish, acknowledging their shared existence.
I know I've tried to get your colors all out of my head
Admitting persistent efforts to erase all traces of Cinderella from their mind.
Cinderella, please forget me—I'm giving up, I'm tired of asking
Expressing resignation, giving up on being remembered by Cinderella, hoping to finally remove her from their thoughts.
And maybe this way I'll get your colors all out of my head
Contemplating that by giving up, they might finally succeed in erasing Cinderella from their thoughts.
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