Lyrics
I want you to wake up
I want the person addressed to become aware or conscious.
I want you to see
I want the person addressed to perceive or understand something.
This time I've gone, gone, gone, gone away
The speaker has departed, emphasizing a sense of distance or separation.
I want you to hear just what I say
The speaker desires the person to listen attentively to their words.
You'll never run, run, run, run away
Emphasizes a plea for the person not to escape or avoid something.
And when you can feel
Suggests that true understanding or perception comes with emotional sensitivity.
Is when you can touch
Implies that the ability to feel is linked to the ability to make contact.
And our blood, blood, blood don't mean much
States that the shared familial connection (blood) doesn't hold significant value.
Yes, our blood, blood, blood don't mean much
Reiterates the idea that familial ties lack importance in this context.
When you look inside
Encourages introspection, looking within oneself.
And you try to hide
Suggests an attempt to conceal or keep something hidden.
You see the only one
Identifies a singular person as "the only one," possibly of importance or significance.
Only one
Repeats the notion of singularity, emphasizing the importance of this person.
What are you waiting for?
Prompting action, asking what is holding the person back.
To walk through that door
Encourages the person to take a step forward, possibly metaphorically.
Oh, it ain't me
Denies personal responsibility or association with a certain situation or action.
Oh, it ain't me
Reiterates the denial of personal involvement or responsibility.
Yeah, yeah
Expresses agreement or confirmation, possibly in response to a previous statement.
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