It's Not Supposed to Be That Way
Unfulfilled Dreams: Navigating Love's Turbulent Journey with Willie Nelson
Lyrics
It's not supposed to be that way
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current situation.
You're supposed to know I love you
Expectation for the partner to understand the love being conveyed.
But it don't matter anyway
Indicating that the situation doesn't matter, possibly suggesting resignation.
If I can't be there to control you
Desire for control and presence in the partner's life.
Like the other little children why
Rhetorical question about the partner's dreams compared to other children.
You're gonna dream a dream or two
Encouraging the partner to dream but with a warning about the nature of dreams.
But be careful what you're dreamin'
Cautioning about the potential consequences of the partner's dreams.
Or soon your dreams'll be dreamin' you
Warning that uncontrolled dreams might shape the person negatively.
It's not supposed to be that way
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
You're supposed to know I love you
Emphasizing the expectation that the partner should understand the love.
But it don't matter anyway
Repeating the idea that the situation doesn't matter without presence.
If I can't be there to console you
Expressing the need to be there for emotional support.
When you go out to play this evenin'
Describing a scenario of the partner going out to play.
Play with fire flies till they're gone
Suggesting innocent play with fireflies until they disappear.
Then you rush to meet your lover
Depicting a rush to meet a lover and engaging in passionate activities.
And play with real fire till the dawn
Warning about engaging in risky behavior without guidance.
But it's not supposed to be that way
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
You're supposed to know I love you
Stressing the expectation for the partner to understand the love.
But it don't matter anyway
Reaffirming that the situation doesn't matter without emotional support.
If I can't be there to console you
Expressing the importance of being there for emotional consolation.
When you go out to play this evenin'
Repeating the scenario of the partner going out to play.
Play with fire flies till they're gone
Reiteration of playing with fireflies, suggesting a recurring theme.
Then you rush to meet your lover
Recalling the rush to meet a lover and engaging in passionate activities.
And play with real fire till the dawn
Reiterating the warning about engaging in risky behavior without guidance.
But it's not supposed to be that way
Repeating dissatisfaction with the current situation.
You're supposed to know I love you
Emphasizing the expectation for the partner to understand the love.
But it don't matter anyway
Restating that the situation doesn't matter without emotional support.
If I can't be there to console you
Reiterating the importance of being there for emotional consolation.
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