Lyrics
My old girl has really started bringing me down
Expresses dissatisfaction with the speaker's previous romantic partner.
sleeping with every single guy in town
Indicates that the old girl is promiscuous, causing distress to the speaker.
I don't think her father knows jus yet
Suggests secrecy in the girl's actions and potential disapproval from her father.
Turing all our goodness into shame
Describes the negative impact of the girl's behavior on the relationship.
And it feels like
Introduces the theme of feeling ridiculed or mocked by others.
everyone is laughing at me
Conveys the perception that people are making fun of the speaker.
And the torture
Refers to emotional pain or suffering endured by the speaker.
is a little more than I can believe
Expresses the overwhelming nature of the emotional distress.
She's a woman, a woman with the presence of queens
Describes the girl as having regal qualities but suggests unfulfilled romantic expectations.
But pretending that I can't be the man of her dreams
Acknowledges the speaker's desire to be the ideal partner but implies a sense of impossibility.
Is really something I think she should stop
Suggests the speaker's wish for the girl to stop pretending and return to the relationship.
Come on home to me and give it up
Encourages the girl to come back to the speaker and end the emotional turmoil.
And it feels like
Reiterates the feeling of being ridiculed by others.
Everyone is laughing at me
Repeats the perception of being mocked and laughed at.
And the torture
Restates the emotional suffering experienced by the speaker.
Need a little pain relief
Suggests a desire for relief from the emotional pain.
And it feels like this
Expresses a specific feeling, likely related to the absence of the girl's affection.
When I can't find your big red lips to kiss
Highlights the speaker's yearning for the girl's physical presence.
And it feels like this
Repeats the sentiment of feeling alone and longing for connection.
Oh honey it feels like this living alone
Emphasizes the isolation and emotional struggle of living without the girl.
Mid 8
Refers to a musical section (Mid 8) in the song.
Chorus
Refers to the chorus, likely containing a repeated key message or theme.
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