Lyrics
I've been waiting for the phone to ring
The speaker has been anticipating a phone call.
I've been waiting for a knock on the door
The speaker has been expecting someone to knock on the door.
But I'm beginning to think you're not around no more
Doubt is arising about the person's presence or commitment.
It took a long time to make up your mind but you meant it this time
It took a considerable time for the person to make a decision, and this time, they are serious about it.
I've been waiting for the phone to ring
Repetition of the anticipation for a phone call.
I've been waiting for a knock on the door
Repetition of the expectation for a knock on the door.
But I'm beginning to think you're not around no more
Continued doubt about the person's presence or commitment.
It took a long time to make up your mind but you meant it this time
Reiteration that the person took a long time to decide, emphasizing the seriousness of the decision.
This time it's going to be bad
The upcoming situation is expected to be difficult or unpleasant.
This time it's going to be sad
The anticipated situation will be sorrowful.
This time you must have decided this was no life and you just couldn't hide it
The person has likely decided that their current life is not satisfying, and they can no longer conceal this realization.
And a colour plate queen in a fashion magazine said hey girl you could be me
A reference to a glamorous figure in a magazine suggesting a transformation or aspiration.
Well the band was playing and the stage was bright
The scene is set with a band playing on a bright stage, and the conversation is enjoyable and lively.
And the conversation was sweet and hot
The atmosphere is positive and warm.
Hey girl you have come a long way since Emily and that day at the races
A reference to progress since a past event involving someone named Emily and a day at the races.
This time it's going to be bad
Reiteration that the upcoming situation will be challenging or unpleasant.
This time it's going to be sad
Emphasizing the sadness expected in the upcoming situation.
This time you must have decided this was no life and you just couldn't hide it
Reiteration of the person's decisive realization about their unsatisfying life.
And a colour plate queen in a fashion magazine said hey girl you could be me
Reference to a glamorous figure in a magazine, suggesting a desire for transformation or emulation.
Well I've been waiting so long this time
Expressing a prolonged period of waiting.
Really has gone wrong this time
Things have gone awry or turned out poorly this time.
Not even a letter no no no no This time
No communication received, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
No one on the t t t telephone this time
No one is on the telephone this time, indicating isolation or lack of support.
I never thought it would happen this time
The speaker never anticipated that the situation would unfold in this manner.
Woo how it happened this time
An expression of surprise about how the situation unfolded.
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