Lyrics
It's several months now since we mentioned love
Several months have passed since love was mentioned.
A play in a down-beat groove that we can't get out of
Describes a relationship stuck in a down-beat groove.
Don't know if we're hunters or collectors, you and I
Uncertainty about the nature of the relationship, whether hunting or collecting.
Used to be mad about you
Expresses a previous strong attraction to the partner.
Now it's more like Spy vs. Spy
Current state resembles the conflict of "Spy vs. Spy," suggesting tension.
But who would I spy on if you die
Raises a morbid question about the consequence of the partner's death.
I can't tell what makes me stay
The speaker is uncertain about what keeps them in the relationship.
What it is that's keeping me here
The speaker is unsure about the motivating factor for staying.
And I can't say what drives me away
Unable to identify what pushes the speaker away from the partner.
Away from you
Expresses a general distance from the partner.
And I can't say who I'll be lying to today
The speaker contemplates deceit without specifying the target.
And I can't tell if I trust myself
Doubt about self-trust in the relationship.
not looking for adventure, but I'm sick of security
Not seeking adventure but tired of the monotony of security.
Guess that's the cul-de-sac of immature maurity
Suggests a dilemma in reaching maturity, perhaps immature decisions made.
I've made my choices and I'm following through
Despite decisions, the speaker is troubled and uncertain.
But I keep hearing voices
Hearing conflicting inner voices, possibly doubts or regrets.
And none of them belong to you
Voices don't belong to the partner, indicating external influences.
I don't know what to do
The speaker is in a state of confusion, unsure of a solution.
I can't tell what makes me stay
Reiteration of the uncertainty about what keeps the speaker in the relationship.
What it is that's keeping me here
Continued uncertainty about the motivating factor for staying.
And I can't say what drives me away
Still unable to identify what pushes the speaker away from the partner.
Away from you
Reiterates a general distance from the partner.
And I can't say who I'll be lying to today
Reiterates contemplation of deceit without specifying the target.
And I can't tell if I trust myself
Reiterates doubt about self-trust in the relationship.
I can't tell what makes me stay
Reiteration of the uncertainty about what keeps the speaker in the relationship.
Make me stay, make me stay
Direct plea to the partner to make the speaker stay.
Make me stay, make me stay
Repetition of the plea for the partner to make the speaker stay.
Stay away from me
Abrupt shift, commanding the partner to stay away from the speaker.
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