Don't Be So Hard
Navigating Love's Unseen Struggles: Don't Be So Hard Revealed
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He became a man at twenty-three
He reached maturity at the age of twenty-three.
& now he's got to take up all the seat
He now occupies all the space, possibly indicating dominance or selfishness.
I never knew he was so bold
The narrator didn't realize he was so audacious.
I really think she should be told
Suggesting that someone should inform the person (possibly the woman) about his behavior.
But that's what best friends are for
Expressing the supportive role of best friends in such situations.
& does she have a best friend, anymore?
Questioning if the woman still has a best friend due to the man's actions.
At home, she tells him little lies
She deceives him with small untruths when they are at home.
Like she's not in the mood tonight
One of the lies is about her not being in the mood for intimacy.
& when they're out with all his friends
When in the company of his friends, he neglects her presence.
He just forgets that she's even there
He forgets or ignores her existence in social settings.
He's go this name on people's lips
His reputation is talked about among people.
He crushes fingers in his grip
He exerts control or dominance, possibly in a forceful way.
& of course he shows that he doesn't care
He displays indifference or a lack of concern for others' feelings.
If he chances to overhear
He doesn't care if he accidentally hears something negative about himself.
"Have you seen her without make-up?"
People discussing the woman's appearance without makeup.
& "I don't think he's had
A suggestion that the man may not have certain experiences or qualities.
At home, she tells him little lies
Similar to line 7, she fabricates small lies when they are at home.
Like onions always make her cry
Another lie, this time about onions making her cry.
& when they're out with all his friends
Reiterating that he ignores her when in the company of his friends.
He just forgets that she's even there
Emphasizing the man's disregard for the woman in social situations.
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