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Well I keep on stoking those burning embers
Continuously fueling unresolved situations or emotions.
No, I never could leave well enough alone
Having a tendency to interfere or disrupt situations that are already satisfactory.
And I find myself too often on the low road
Frequently finding oneself in morally or socially inferior situations.
That always takes me far away from home
Choosing a path or behavior that takes one far away from a sense of belonging or comfort.
Life keeps on teaching me the same old sorry lesson
Life repeatedly imparts the same regrettable lesson.
I keep playing with fire, and I keep getting burned
Engaging in risky behavior with negative consequences.
Life keeps on teaching me the same old sorry lesson
Life consistently teaches a familiar, regretful lesson.
So when, oh but when, will I learn
Expressing a desire to learn from past mistakes.
Now a man needs but one loving partner
A man needs only one committed romantic partner.
And me, well I know I've had my share
Acknowledging past romantic relationships.
And I never realized how much I loved them
Realizing the depth of love only after the partner is absent.
Until my loving partner wasn't there
The absence of a loving partner makes one appreciate their value.
I keep getting taught the same old sorry lesson
Continuing to experience the same regretful lesson.
I keep playing with fire, and I keep getting burned
Engaging in risky behavior despite past negative outcomes.
Life keeps on teaching me the same old sorry lesson
Life persistently imparts the same regrettable lesson.
So when, oh but when, will I learn
Expressing a longing to learn from past mistakes.
No, I never did get everything that I wanted
Not achieving all desired goals, but recognizing fulfillment in current circumstances.
Still, I guess that I'm still getting all I need
Content with receiving what is necessary despite unfulfilled desires.
And in the midst of all my fruitless struggles
In the struggles, neglecting or overlooking important signs.
There were always signs I did not read
Signs indicating potential problems or outcomes that were ignored.
Life keeps on teaching me the same old sorry lesson
Life continues to teach the same regretful lesson.
I keep playing with fire, and I keep getting burned
Persisting in risky behavior despite past negative consequences.
Life keeps on teaching me the same old sorry lesson
Life consistently imparts the same regrettable lesson.
So when, oh but when, will I learn
Expressing a desire to learn from past mistakes.
Come on and tell me now
Inviting someone to provide insight or advice.
When, oh but when, will I learn
Repeating the longing to learn from past mistakes.
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