Lyrics
It's my fault I didn't hear you
Expressing regret for not paying attention or understanding earlier.
Even when I was listening
Acknowledging that listening was not enough to comprehend the situation.
I just wanted to be near you
Desire to be close to the person, possibly implying emotional closeness.
Caught up in wishful thinking
Admitting to being carried away by hopeful thoughts, not grounded in reality.
Got lost in a fairy tale
Referencing getting lost in an unrealistic fantasy or idealized scenario.
Where we were partners in crime
Recalling a shared history of being partners in some metaphorical "crime."
Let myself get carried away
Admitting to letting emotions take control and lead to impractical expectations.
I'll be a little more careful next time
Committing to being more cautious in the future to avoid similar mistakes.
And now I see
A realization that the person desired something different from the speaker.
You wanted something else from me
Acknowledging the disconnect in expectations between the speaker and the person.
And if we're gonna break down, why don't we start now
Suggesting a willingness to address and resolve issues in the relationship.
You can stop touching me like that
Requesting a change in physical affection, indicating discomfort or dissatisfaction.
Give this thing a shakedown, doesn't matter anyhow
Proposing to reassess the relationship, expressing indifference to the outcome.
You can stop looking at me like that
Requesting a change in the way the person looks at the speaker, possibly due to discomfort.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Claiming knowledge and capability in intentionally falling out of love.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Repeating the assertion of knowing how to deliberately fall out of love.
So run your fingers through my hair
Inviting physical contact but asserting emotional resilience.
I won't be susceptible
Expressing emotional strength and resistance to vulnerability.
(I'm not scared)
Reiterating lack of fear, emphasizing emotional toughness.
Why don't we play a round of truth or dare
Suggesting a playful activity to reveal truths or secrets, with a hint of deception.
I'll cheat, undetectable
Admitting a willingness to cheat in the proposed game, emphasizing undetectability.
Cause now I see
Reiterating the realization that the person cannot fulfill the speaker's needs.
You'll never give me what I need
Expressing frustration or disappointment at the perceived inadequacy of the person.
And if we're gonna break down, why don't we start now
Suggesting an immediate approach to addressing relationship issues.
You can stop touching me like that
Requesting a change in physical touch, possibly due to discomfort or dissatisfaction.
Give this thing a shakedown, doesn't matter anyhow
Reiterating the indifferent attitude towards the outcome of the relationship reassessment.
You can stop looking at me like that
Requesting a change in the way the person looks at the speaker, emphasizing discomfort.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Repeating the assertion of knowing how to deliberately fall out of love.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Reiterating the claim of possessing the knowledge to intentionally fall out of love.
I can wipe my memory of you
Expressing the ability to erase memories associated with the person.
I'll forget the way it felt to
Indicating a willingness or capability to forget the emotional connection.
Find your hands warm and familiar
Describing the physical sensation of the person's touch as warm and familiar.
I can let you replace me with her
Suggesting a readiness to be replaced by someone else in the person's life.
And if we're gonna break down, why don't we start now
Suggesting an immediate approach to resolving relationship issues.
Won't you stop touching me like that
Requesting a cessation of physical touch, possibly due to emotional distress.
Give this thing a shakedown, doesn't matter anyhow
Reiterating the indifferent attitude towards the outcome of the relationship reassessment.
You can stop looking at me like that
Requesting a change in the way the person looks at the speaker, emphasizing discomfort.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Repeating the assertion of knowing how to deliberately fall out of love.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Reiterating the claim of possessing the knowledge to intentionally fall out of love.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Repeating the assertion of knowing how to deliberately fall out of love.
Ooh, I know how to fall out of love
Reiterating the claim of possessing the knowledge to intentionally fall out of love.
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