We All Know a Nice Guy
Craving Love: Unraveling the Depths of Longing in 'We All Know a Nice Guy'
Lyrics
It's the last time you'll see me arrive
Expressing a sense of finality, indicating that the speaker won't be seen again.
How long could I wait outside
Questioning the duration of waiting outside, possibly for acknowledgment or attention.
I saw you talking on the phone
Observing the person talking on the phone, suggesting an interest in their conversations.
And what you did last night
Alluding to curiosity or concern about the actions of the person the speaker is addressing, specifically the previous night.
No, no
An emphatic denial, possibly in response to something said or inferred.
I love you
Expressing love, possibly in contrast to the doubts or suspicions mentioned earlier.
And it felt so right
Reflecting on the love and asserting that it felt right.
Why can't I be the one
Expressing a desire to be chosen or valued, questioning why the speaker can't be the one.
I'm the only boy who tries
Claiming to be the only boy who makes an effort or tries, implying uniqueness.
Will I ever be the one
Pondering whether the speaker will ever be the chosen one, expressing uncertainty.
They even call me nice guy
Referring to being labeled as a "nice guy," possibly with both positive and negative connotations.
Anything you'd like me to do
Offering to do anything requested, showing a willingness to please.
But I won't leave your side
Committing to staying by the person's side, indicating loyalty or devotion.
Not in this lifetime
Emphasizing a long-lasting commitment, possibly beyond the current lifetime.
No, no
Repeating the earlier denial, maintaining a strong stance against something.
Why can't I be the one
Reiterating the desire to be chosen, questioning why the speaker can't be the one.
I'm the only boy who tries
Reasserting uniqueness, stating that the speaker is the only one making an effort.
Will I ever be the one
Revisiting the uncertainty about whether the speaker will ever be the chosen one.
They even call me nice guy
Repeating the label of being a "nice guy," possibly with a nuanced or evolving perspective.
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