if i'm just bad news, then you're a liar
Overcoming Deceit: Trent Jeffrey's Reflection on Betrayal and Apology
Lyrics
"Call me back" she said
Request to be called back
"Take me for granted
Expressing feeling taken for granted
It's all you do anyway"
Emphasizing a perceived pattern of neglect
You don't think for yourself
Accusing the other person of not thinking independently
Just blame it on mental health
Attributing blame to mental health as an excuse
You play the victim when you
Pointing out a tendency to play the victim for attention
Want attention don't you
Highlighting a desire for attention-seeking behavior
(Don't you) think you could tell the truth?
Questioning the ability to tell the truth
It's all I expect from you
Expressing the expectation of honesty
(You couldn't even do that) could you?
Expressing disappointment in not meeting the expectation
Say that you're sorry (that you're sorry)
Encouraging an apology
You don't have to convince me
Stating no need for persuasion, implying insincerity
Say that you're sorry (that you're sorry)
Repeating the request for an apology
We go through this & go through this
Referencing repetitive conflicts
I'm over it
Expressing frustration and being done with the situation
All the petals wilted
Using wilting petals as a metaphor for a deteriorating relationship
We just can't fix this
Acknowledging the irreparability of the relationship
Does it even matter anymore
Questioning the significance of the relationship
Think you could tell the truth?
Reiterating the desire for truthfulness
It's all I expect from you
Repeating the expectation of honesty
(You couldn't even do that) could you?
Expressing disappointment in the failure to be truthful
Say that you're sorry (that you're sorry)
Requesting an apology again
You don't have to convince me
Asserting no need for convincing, implying skepticism
Say that you're sorry (that you're sorry)
Reiterating the request for an apology
We go through this & go through this
Highlighting the repetitive nature of conflicts
I'm over it
Declaring being over the situation
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