Lyrics
As I drove off one evening, for the last time I'm leaving
Reflecting on leaving for the last time while driving one evening.
I had to pull over 'cause something was changing
Feeling a need to stop as something significant is happening.
While the wind screen was wiping off the rain that kept falling
Contemplating life while rain is wiped off the windshield.
I thought about nothing, yeah, I thought about living
Engaged in deep thought, not focusing on anything specific.
Bitterness is sweet 'cause it's funny after all
Acknowledging that bitterness can have a humorous aspect.
Now you've got me to my feet, just let me fall
Expressing vulnerability and the willingness to fall.
Right now I'm dreaming that I'm back at my place
Dreaming of returning to a familiar place.
Changing my keys to my old front door
Symbolic act of changing keys, possibly signifying a change in life.
Turning around and talking, pretending once more
Engaging in pretend conversations, possibly for comfort.
Bitterness is sweet 'cause it's funny after all
Reiterating the humor in bitterness and the impact on emotions.
Now you've got me to my feet, just let me fall
Repeating the plea to be allowed to fall, expressing vulnerability.
I've been holding on too tight, always waiting on your call
Acknowledging holding on tightly, waiting for a call that never comes.
Now we both know you're right so let me fall, let me fall
Acceptance of the other person being right; a willingness to fall.
After a while I began my journey home
Continuation of the journey home with a sense of dread.
Dreadin' that moment when on my stairs I'll be all alone
Anticipating loneliness upon reaching home.
Dangling my keys in my old front door
Symbols of home, keys, and door, suggesting a return to the past.
And turning around and talking and pretending once more
Repeating the act of pretending and engaging in conversations.
That am I only doing what I expect myself to do
Questioning one's actions and expectations.
You know sometimes it's hard to tell what is it isn't true
Expressing difficulty in distinguishing truth from falsehood.
Or am I living out a liar off for someone else?
Uncertainty about living authentically or for someone else.
Or is this just me beneath it all? I just don't know anymore
Reflecting on personal identity and the confusion beneath the surface.
Bitterness is sweet 'cause it's funny after all
Reiterating the paradoxical nature of bitterness and its humor.
Now you've got me to my feet, just let me fall
Repeating the plea to be allowed to fall, seeking release.
I've been holding on too tight and always waiting on your call
Acknowledging the tight grip on the past and waiting in vain.
Now we both know you're right so let me fall, let me fall
Acknowledging the other person's correctness and the desire to fall.
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