Lyrics
I didn't ever mean to steal from you
I unintentionally took something from you
But how could I resist?
Unable to resist the temptation
When everything you are and say and do
Your essence, words, and actions are flawless
Is perfect as it is.
Your perfection is inherent
I didn't really mean to go this far
Didn't plan to go this far
But now I've broken in
Trespassed, crossed a boundary
And now I wanna stay and stay away
Desire to stay away from past experiences
From every place I've been
Wishing to avoid revisiting old places
You see
Introduction of a viewpoint
These old record sleeves
Reference to album covers
Don't keep me warm at all
No emotional comfort from nostalgia
The TV won't answer me
Communication breakdown with the TV
Like all the people on my wall.
Comparison to the people depicted on the wall
I only want to try to be your friend
Expressing a desire for friendship
If you don't have enough
If there's a deficiency, willing to help
Sometimes I think you know that in the end
A recognition of a deeper connection
That you and I are us.
An acknowledgment of a collective identity
You see
Reiteration of the impact of record sleeves
These old record sleeves
No warmth derived from the past
Don't keep me warm at all
Similar sentiment as line 13
The TV won't answer me
Disconnect with the TV and its lack of response
Like all the people on my wall.
Comparison to the depicted people
And I don't mind
No concern if communication is absent
If you don't write
If you don't communicate
Or call on me
No distress if not contacted
One day the faces
A prediction or hope for a change
On my wall
Anticipation of a shift in the relationships depicted on the wall
Will fall for me.
An expectation of a positive outcome
I don'I how any choice
Uncertain about having any choice
A little voice
A subtle inner voice
Says I belong to you
Feeling of belonging to the other person
And you won't ever be
A prediction of enduring presence
Rid of me
Assurance of lasting connection
No matter what you do
Commitment regardless of circumstances
You see
Recurrence of the impact of record sleeves
These old record sleeves
Similar sentiment as line 23
Don't keep me warm at all
Reiteration of the lack of warmth from the past
The TV won't answer me
Recurrence of the TV's non-responsiveness
Like all the people on my wall.
Continued comparison to the people on the wall
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