Lyrics
I know you're aware
The listener is aware
Of the fact that anything that goes up
Things that rise eventually fall
Must come down
Acknowledging the law of gravity/metaphorical downfall
And I know you're aware
Reiterating the listener's awareness
That I've made quite a name
Personal reputation in the town
For myself in this town
Established recognition
But there's one thing you should know before you get too involved
A cautionary note before deeper involvement
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Preference for being a stranger over a lover
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Anticipated negative outcome if relationship advances
You'll leave with a bitter taste and a nasty scar
Predicted aftermath: dislike and hurt
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Reiteration of being a better stranger than a lover
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Expected negative consequences of closeness
This is a word to the wise
Advice given
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Reiteration of the preference for distance
There's something you should know
Highlighted information about the persona
About a man with a couple IDs
Characteristics of a person with multiple identities
Going 'round moving so precisely
Operating precisely but causing emotional harm
Breaking hearts cause he's just like me
Similarities in behavior causing heartbreak
Trying to tell you
Trying to communicate the truth
We're no better than strangers
Emphasizing the lack of closeness
Listen when I'm talking
Requesting attention
It's a word to the wise
Reiteration of advice
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Preferential statement for distance
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Anticipated negative consequences of closeness
You'll leave with a bitter taste and a nasty scar
Anticipated aftermath: dislike and hurt
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Reiteration of preference for distance
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Expected negative consequences of closeness
This is a word to the wise
Reiterated advice
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Preference for distance highlighted again
I know you wanted
Acknowledgment of the listener's expectations
So much more from this
Recognition of the listener's desires
I know you're tired
Understanding of the listener's fatigue with similar individuals
Of dealing with guys like me
Preference for distance reiterated
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Anticipated negative consequences of closeness
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Predicted aftermath: dislike and hurt
You'll leave with a bitter taste and a nasty scar
Reiteration of preference for distance
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Awareness of the listener's desire to progress
I know you want to take this just a step too far
Expected negative consequences of closeness
But we'll just end up disliking each other
Predicted aftermath: dislike and hurt
This is a word to the wise
Advice given
I'm a better stranger than a lover
Final reiteration of preference for distance
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