Are You
Unveiling the Heartache: White Flowers' 'Are You' Explained
Lyrics
You've got no time for me
You are not allocating time for me
So I'll leave
As a result, I will depart
Don't think I don't notice
I am aware that you disregard
You're all better than me
You perceive yourself as superior to me
No-one ever taught me how
No one taught me the necessary skills
No-one ever showed me how
No one guided me in the right way
But you all know, don't you
However, everyone is aware, aren't they?
I'm not worth the dirt on the back of your shoe to you
You consider me to be of little value
Thank you, thank you
Expressing gratitude sarcastically
You've got no time for me
Reiteration of lack of time for me
So I'll leave
Reaffirmation of my decision to leave
I only ever try
My efforts are genuine
But sometimes you've gotta understand
Understanding is needed at times
You're not born into the right places
You're not privileged from birth
Are you
Questioning identity
Are you
Repetition for emphasis
And they told me I sing out of tune
Received criticism for singing off-key
I'll sing out of tune for you any day
Willing to sing imperfectly for you
You've got no time for me
Time is not given to me
Wish I could take it all back
Desire to undo past actions
Everything I've done
Regret over everything done
Everything I've ever said
Regret over everything said
Wish I could learn to forget
Wishing to forget past experiences
I keep trying
Continued efforts despite repeated failures
Failing
Persevering through failure
Are You
Reiteration of questioning identity
Are You
Repetition for emphasis
And they told me I sing out of tune
Recollection of being criticized for singing off-key
I'll sing out of tune for you any day
Expressing willingness to sing imperfectly for you
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