All I Know
Navigating Love's Complexity: Thom Artway's 'All I Know'
Lyrics
All I know, is that we can't be together
All the speaker knows is that they cannot be together with someone.
All I know, is that I really should know better
The speaker acknowledges that they should have better knowledge or understanding of the situation.
picking polish off your fingers
The speaker describes a simple, intimate act of picking polish off someone's fingers.
scuffing trainers on the back stairs
The speaker observes someone scuffing trainers on the back stairs, possibly indicating casual or careless behavior.
If you get close to her
Warning or caution to others: if you approach the mentioned person.
If you get close to her, say hello
Reiteration of the caution to say hello if getting close to the person.
But all around is love
Despite the challenges, love surrounds the speaker.
But all around is love
Repetition emphasizing the presence of love around.
For all you know, we'd be toxic for each other
The speaker suggests that being together might be harmful or detrimental.
For all you know, it's just something in the weather
The possibility that external factors like weather may affect the relationship.
dust the dirt from off my jacket
The speaker cleans or takes care of their jacket, symbolizing preparation or readiness.
pick a stray hair off my shoulder
Attending to small details, like removing a stray hair, indicating care or concern.
If you get close to her
A repetition of the caution to say goodbye if getting close to the person.
If you get close to her, say goodbye
Emphasizing the need to bid farewell if in proximity to the mentioned person.
But all around is love
Repetition highlighting the persistent presence of love in the speaker's surroundings.
But all around is love
-But all around is love
-But all around is love
-Bridge:
Transition to a bridge section.
All we know, is all we know
The statement that what they know is the entirety of their knowledge.
All we know, it's all we know
Repetition, reinforcing the limited scope of their knowledge.
But all around is love...
Final reassurance that love surrounds them despite the uncertainties.
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