Time Has A Way
Unveiling Emotions: This Regret's Time Has A Way Lyrics Decoded
Lyrics
Time has a way of ending anger
Time has a tendency to resolve or diminish anger over time.
But I don't ever want to feel like
Expressing a desire to avoid a particular emotional state.
My memories aren't what they once were
Concern about the fading or distortion of cherished memories.
Joking as a way of showing the truth
Humor used as a way to convey truth or sincerity.
But words can't lie
Emphasizing the honesty of words.
Like how what you said wasn't what you meant
Discrepancy between spoken words and intended meaning.
But how every word showed your intent
Despite verbal contradictions, the speaker's true intentions are evident.
Silence has a way of killing meek hearts
Emphasizing the destructive power of silence on gentle or humble hearts.
I try to be stoic but everyone around
Attempting to remain emotionally unaffected, but others' reactions make it challenging.
Just laughs out loud
Laughter from those around, potentially undermining stoicism.
Loudness has a way of covering meaning
Loudness serving as a mask, obscuring true meanings with layers of distrust.
By tarps of distrust
Metaphorically describing distrust as a covering, hiding genuine intentions.
What I'm saying holds the key
Speaker holds the key to understanding, but conveying the message is challenging.
But it's not quite what I mean
Communication is imperfect, and words may not fully express the intended meaning.
Don't be afraid tonight
Encouraging someone not to be afraid despite personal struggles.
Because I've never won a fair fight
Admitting a history of not winning fair fights, suggesting vulnerability.
And if you just frown and turn away
Expressing a potential negative reaction to disapproval, fear of rejection.
I swear I'll fold in no time
Commitment to yielding or giving in if faced with negativity.
Don't be afraid tonight
Reiteration of not winning fair fights, emphasizing a recurring theme.
Because I've never won a fair fight
Similar to lines 17-20, reaffirming vulnerability and fear of rejection.
And if you just frown and turn away
Continued expression of vulnerability and the impact of negative responses.
I swear I'll fold in no time
Repeating the willingness to fold or give in when faced with disapproval.
Time has a way of ending anger
Reiteration of the role of time in calming anger.
But I don't ever want to feel like
Expressing a desire to retain the authenticity and accuracy of memories.
My memories aren't what they once were
Repetition of concerns about the potential distortion of memories over time.
Joking as a way of showing the truth
Humor used as a tool to convey deeper truths about communication.
But words can't lie
Emphasizing the inherent honesty of words despite their limitations.
Like how what you said wasn't what you meant
Highlighting the discrepancy between spoken words and true intentions.
But how every word showed your intent
Acknowledging that every word spoken reveals the speaker's true intentions.
Don't be afraid tonight
Reassuring someone not to be afraid despite the speaker's vulnerabilities.
Because I've never won a fair fight
Admitting a personal history of not succeeding in fair contests or conflicts.
And if you just frown and turn away
Addressing a potential negative response and its impact on the speaker.
I swear I'll fold in no time
Reiteration of the speaker's willingness to fold or yield under pressure.
Don't be afraid tonight
Restating the theme of not winning fair fights and the fear of rejection.
Because I've never won a fair fight
Emphasizing the inevitability of not winning in conflicts or challenges.
I never win
Explicitly stating the speaker's consistent failure in winning fair fights.
And if you just frown and turn away
Anticipating a negative response and the subsequent willingness to yield.
I swear I'll fold in no time
Repeating the commitment to folding or giving in swiftly.
I'll fold in no time
Reiterating the quick surrender or folding under pressure.
I swear I'll fold in no time
Final affirmation of the speaker's readiness to yield swiftly.
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