Window Shades
Window Shades of Love: Unspoken Longings in U.S. Girls' Melody
Lyrics
I won't, I won't, I won't
The speaker emphatically states their refusal or determination not to do something.
I won't, I won't, I won't
Repetition of the speaker's strong resolve or decision.
Think about you every time I hear that tune
The speaker avoids thinking about someone whenever a particular song is heard.
I won't, I won't, I won't
Reiteration of the speaker's determination not to engage in a certain behavior or thought.
Wonder if you think about me, too
Expressing uncertainty about whether the other person thinks about the speaker.
I won't, I won't, I won't
Continued insistence on avoiding a particular action or thought.
Ask all your men how you are doing
The speaker refrains from inquiring about the well-being of the other person from their acquaintances.
I won't, I won't, I won't
Repetition of the speaker's commitment not to do something.
Feel no regret pretend I'm glad we met
Expressing a determination not to feel regret and to pretend satisfaction about meeting the other person.
I won't, I won't, I won't
Reaffirmation of the speaker's decision not to engage in a specific action.
Call the last number I know works for you
Refusing to call a particular phone number associated with the other person.
But I've called that number twice
The speaker has made repeated attempts to call a specific number.
Hoping you'd pick up this time
Hoping for the other person to answer the call this time.
I haven't spoken with you in a while
Highlighting the duration since the speaker last communicated with the other person.
Now, baby, I know you know I know
Acknowledging that the other person is aware of the speaker's feelings and thoughts.
I think about you even so
Despite the avoidance, the speaker acknowledges persistent thoughts about the other person.
Silhouettes on the window shades in L.A.
Reference to silhouettes on window shades in Los Angeles, possibly symbolizing memories or experiences.
And you played me
The speaker feels manipulated or deceived by the other person.
And what if I left it all up to you?
Pondering the possibility of leaving decisions or actions to the other person.
I'd still be waiting
Despite considering leaving it to the other person, the speaker is still waiting for a resolution.
I'm no fool
Asserting that the speaker is not foolish in their decisions.
What if I left it all up to you?
Repetition of the idea of leaving decisions to the other person, but the speaker asserts they are not a fool.
What if I left it all up to you?
-What if I left it all up to you?
-What if I left it all up to you?
-I'm no fool
-I'm no fool
Reaffirmation of the speaker's lack of foolishness in decisions.
But I called that number twice
Reiterating the multiple attempts to call a specific number.
Hoping you'd pick up this time
Hoping for a positive response from the other person this time.
I haven't spoken with you for a while
Emphasizing the prolonged lack of communication with the other person.
Now, baby, just apologize
Encouraging the other person to apologize for the lack of communication.
Take a moment to recognize
Asking the other person to acknowledge the speaker on the other end of the communication.
That's me on the other end still waiting
Highlighting the speaker's continued waiting for a response.
How could I leave it all up to you?
Questioning the possibility of leaving decisions to the other person and acknowledging a sense of foolishness.
I'm that fool
-How could I leave it all up to you?
-I'm that fool
-How could I leave it up all up to you?
Repetition of questioning the decision and acknowledging foolishness, suggesting internal conflict.
How could I leave it up all up to you?
-How could I leave it up all up to you?
-I'm that fool
-I'm that fool
The speaker identifies themselves as a fool in this context.
How could I leave it up all up to you?
Reiteration of questioning the decision and accepting foolishness.
How could I leave it up all up to you?
-I'm that fool
Final affirmation of the speaker's self-perceived foolishness in the situation.
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