The Thief
Embracing the Thief Within: Unveiling the Depths of Longing
Lyrics
I peaked behind the curtain too soon
The speaker looked behind the metaphorical curtain, possibly revealing something prematurely or before it was intended.
I grew up running home from school
The speaker has a history of hurriedly returning home after school, perhaps indicating a sense of urgency or discomfort.
Made a life out of complaining
The speaker has developed a habit of consistently expressing dissatisfaction or finding faults in life.
Now my knives and wounds are rusting
The speaker's past hurts or emotional wounds have been neglected, left unattended for so long that they are now 'rusting,' indicating a lack of healing or resolution.
But if you'd come back
A plea or hope for someone's return, suggesting a desire for reconciliation or the presence of someone significant.
There's a thief who loves you
Emphasizes the existence of a metaphorical 'thief' who loves the person being addressed.
A thief who loves you
Reiteration of the 'thief' motif, underscoring their affection for the person.
The thief will do anything to make it okay
The 'thief' is willing to go to any extent to resolve issues or make things right for the person they love.
Okay
A confirmation or agreement with the previous line's sentiment, indicating acceptance or affirmation.
Been sitting quiet in every single room
The speaker has been silently enduring emotions or situations in various environments.
You're still the forgiving kind I assume
The addressed person is perceived as forgiving, maintaining a compassionate nature.
Resisting is not a way of living
Resistance or refusal to comply is depicted as an unsustainable way of life.
Will you listen? Please stop running
A plea to stop avoiding or evading, requesting attention or engagement.
Will you come back?
A repetition of the desire for the person's return, indicating longing or a plea for reconciliation.
There's a thief who loves you
Reiteration of the 'thief' concept, highlighting their affection or attachment.
A thief who loves you
Continued emphasis on the 'thief' character's willingness to go to great lengths for the person they love.
The thief will do anything to make it okay
Reaffirmation of the 'thief's' determination to make things right or resolve issues.
Okay
Confirmation or agreement with the 'thief's' commitment to resolving matters.
And I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
A repetitive expression indicating that some individuals, possibly referring to the 'thieves,' have succeeded or achieved success despite their questionable actions.
I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
-I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
-I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
-I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
-I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
-''Like... um I know the depth and shape of your loneliness... haha
-But I'd stay for you... so''
-I've heard some thieves, they made it to the top
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