Lyrics
That guy swears he will walk
Expresses the determination of a person (referred to as "That guy") to leave or move away.
And carries a chip as big as New York
Describes the person as carrying a significant burden or grudge, emphasizing the weight of emotional baggage.
That guy
Reiterates the identity of "That guy" being discussed in the lyrics.
At night makes me scream
Implies that the person causes intense emotional reactions, possibly negative, leading to screams.
And smashes the best possibilities
Suggests that the person undermines the best opportunities or chances for positive outcomes.
That guy
Reaffirms the focus on "That guy" and his negative impact.
Just brings his war home, she cries,
Describes how the person brings conflict or emotional turmoil home, leading to someone crying.
Why can't daddy leave his war outside?
Questions why the person (referred to as "daddy") can't keep his conflicts or "war" outside the home.
That guy
Reiterates the negative traits of "That guy."
When he wants can love
Suggests that the person has the capacity for deep love when he chooses to express it.
Like no other love
Emphasizes the uniqueness of the love the person can offer.
Until the darkness comes
Refers to a point in time when darkness or difficulties arise, potentially affecting the love mentioned earlier.
Do we make up to break up?
Presents a question about the cyclical nature of the relationship, exploring the idea of reconciling after a breakup.
Do we break up then wake up?
Explores the possibility of breaking up before coming back together, highlighting the tumultuous nature of the relationship.
To cuts instead of kisses
Compares the aftermath of conflicts to cuts instead of the usual expressions of affection (kisses).
To cuts instead
Repeats the notion of experiencing cuts instead of positive interactions.
Instead
Continues the repetition for emphasis on the negative aspect.
Instead
-That guy swears he will walk
Recalls the earlier lines about "That guy" intending to leave and carrying emotional baggage.
And carries a chip as big as New York
Reiterates the significant burden or grudge that "That guy" carries.
That guy
Reaffirms the focus on the negative traits of "That guy."
Cannot seem to see
Points out the person's inability to see beyond his own perspective.
There are no other guys
Suggests that the person is fixated on who he used to be rather than considering other possibilities.
But the one he used to be
Raises a question about the cyclical nature of the relationship, similar to lines 13 and 14.
Do we make up to break up?
Repeats the earlier lines about making up and breaking up.
Do we break up then wake up?
Reiterates the possibility of breaking up before reconciling.
To cuts instead of kisses
Repeats the comparison of conflicts to cuts instead of kisses.
To cuts instead
Continues the repetition for emphasis on the negative aspect.
Instead
-Instead
-Will we make up?
Presents a question about the potential for reconciliation in the relationship.
Will we break up?
Repeats the question about the possibility of breaking up.
Will I wake up with, with
Poses a question about waking up with "That guy," implying uncertainty and perhaps discomfort.
That guy
Repeats the identity of the person causing distress, emphasizing "That guy."
That guy
Reiterates the identity of the person causing distress, emphasizing "That guy."
That guy
Concludes the lyrics by repeating the identity of the person causing distress, emphasizing "That guy."
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