Lyrics
Take this body
Expressing the speaker's body as a gift
as a gift
Commitment not to exploit or misuse the body
I won't use it
Asserting the speaker's intention not to use the body
And if you stay
Condition for the listener to be aware if they choose to stay
you've got to be aware
Highlighting the irreparable nature of the speaker
I can't be repaired
Commitment to trying to improve despite limitations
but I'll try do better
Expressing the speaker's determination to do better
I feel now is the time
Indicating a sense of urgency or importance
I see the saints marching in
Observing the presence of virtuous figures or ideals
I hear the beat of a drum
Acknowledging the rhythmic heartbeat of life
when did the dyin' begin?
Raising a question about the origin of suffering or decay
but if you still love me
Openness to love even in difficult circumstances
without any doubt
Requesting unconditional love without hesitation
now is the time
Reiterating the urgency for a decisive expression of feelings
spit it out
Encouraging the listener to speak their emotions openly
I wish you the best
Wishing well for the listener's future
I wish I could last
Expressing a desire for a longer-lasting connection
a little bit longer
Acknowledging personal efforts to endure
I swear I'm tryin'
Pledging to continue trying despite challenges
and it's ok if you fade away
Acceptance if the listener chooses to fade away
you deserve better
Acknowledging the listener's deserving of something better
you're all that matters
Affirming the importance of the listener
in the end
Emphasizing the significance of the listener in the grand scheme
before I leave
Announcing the speaker's departure
I'll let you know
Informing the listener about the impending departure
I'll take the burden
Commitment to shoulder the burden of the listener's pain
that you'll be hurting
Acknowledging the listener's inevitable suffering
I feel now is the time
Reiterating the urgency or importance of the current moment
I see the saints marching in
Observing the presence of virtuous figures or ideals (repeated)
I hear the beat of a drum
Acknowledging the rhythmic heartbeat of life (repeated)
when did the dyin' begin?
Raising a question about the origin of suffering or decay (repeated)
But if you still love me
Openness to love even in difficult circumstances (repeated)
without any doubt
Requesting unconditional love without hesitation (repeated)
now is the time
Reiterating the urgency for a decisive expression of feelings (repeated)
spit it out
Encouraging the listener to speak their emotions openly (repeated)
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