Lyrics
I know ashes slowly burn
I understand that the consequences of mistakes linger on like burning ashes.
But every fool has a lesson that's hard to learn
Everyone makes mistakes, but the lessons learned from them can be difficult to accept.
It's a desperate plea but I must say
Expressing a desperate plea, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation.
Oh God help me make it just one more day
Pleading to God for strength to endure one more day.
There's a glass on the table beside my bed
A glass on the table represents a coping mechanism (possibly alcohol) near the bed.
Where I sleep with a bottle and I wake up dead
Describing a troubled sleep pattern involving both alcohol and the awareness of mortality.
I got a hole in the bottom of both my shoes
Metaphorically, the speaker has worn-out shoes, indicating a difficult journey.
Hey my step's been heavy since I heard the news
The weight of bad news has made the speaker's steps heavy and burdensome.
And I know just what you'll say
Anticipating a predictable response when expressing regret for letting someone go.
When I tell you that I'm sorry that I let you get away
The speaker regrets the mistake of letting the person slip away.
Well you'll know I found out
Confirming the realization that the person is now in a relationship with someone else.
That you're someone else's baby now
Expressing the emotional impact of discovering that the person is now with someone new.
I see you when I walk down the street
The speaker vividly remembers and notices the person in various aspects of daily life.
Your smile's in the face of everyone I meet
Despite separation, the person's impact is still felt through memories and interactions.
Oh and it tears me up to know that he's touching you
Expressing pain at the thought of the person being physically close to someone else.
And learning all the secrets that I once knew
The new partner is learning the intimate details and secrets that were once known by the speaker.
Do you still leave your clothes piled on the floor
Reflecting on past habits of the person, suggesting familiarity and shared experiences.
Maybe now you're different than you were before
Wondering if the person has changed since the separation.
You got a new way of walking and a different kiss
Noticing differences in the person's behavior, walking style, and kisses.
Oh to keep you together on a night like this
Desiring the things that can keep the person close on a lonely night.
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