Lyrics
If I could I would
If given the chance, I would
I'd pull your ribs apart
Expressing a desire to metaphorically break barriers
Like the bars on the jail cell
Comparing the desire to breaking free like jail cell bars
We'd make a clean break
Expressing the wish for a clean break
I'd touch your racing heart
Describing a desire to touch the partner's heart
To control those anxieties
Referring to anxieties that need control
To calm you down
Expressing a desire to calm the partner
To stop you from pacing around
Describing the partner's restless behavior
So let me do all the worrying
Offering to take on the worries for the partner
You know I'm so good at it
Claiming proficiency in handling worries
Just like skating on broken ice with you
Metaphor for navigating a delicate situation together
I'm treading lightly
Approaching the situation cautiously
I'm watching my step
Being cautious and mindful of actions
This ship has sailed
Indicating a significant moment has passed
Our long morning walks
Referencing shared memories of long walks
Our shadows stretched out in front of us
Describing the shadows cast during the walks
The new born sun burning away at our backs
Depicting a new day with the sun rising
The words were formed and spoken in relief
Expressing relief at words being spoken
Just happy that the moments had been filled
Reflecting on fulfilled moments
So let me do the pretending
Offering to pretend for the sake of improvement
We will get better over time
Believing that things will improve with time
Just like skating on broken ice with you I'm treading lightly
Reiterating cautious approach in the relationship
I'm watching my step
Continuing to be mindful and watchful
This ship has sailed and we're pushing away
Indicating a decision to move away from the past
Always a song in your head
Highlighting a constant presence of music in the mind
Always unfailing, always lovely
Praising the partner as always reliable and lovely
But you never bother to sing
Noting a lack of reciprocation or participation
It's like skating on broken ice with you
Reiterating the delicate and challenging nature of the relationship
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