Lyrics
Ten o´clock and I´m almost done
Ten o'clock, and the speaker is almost finished with something.
as I´ll meet you tonight
The speaker plans to meet someone tonight.
Another sip brings another smile
Having another drink leads to another smile for the speaker.
as I´ll meet you tonight
Anticipation of meeting someone tonight brings joy.
But that sip goes down with a bitter taste
The sip of the drink is unpleasant for the speaker.
And that smile is a grin in that reflection of mine
The reflected smile appears forced or insincere.
Another dress trades place again
A change of dresses is mentioned, possibly symbolizing a shift in mood or persona.
as you´ll meet me tonight
The other person will meet the speaker tonight.
Painted eyes and painted lips
The speaker adorns painted eyes and lips for the meeting.
as you´ll meet me tonight
Anticipation of the other person meeting the speaker tonight.
But that dress you wear feels wrong in a way
The dress the other person wears feels wrong or uncomfortable.
And your face makes a grin in that reflection of yours
The other person's face reflects insincerity or discomfort.
´Cause I will use the same old words
The speaker plans to use familiar words to please the other person.
to say those things that you want me to say
The speaker will say what the other person wants to hear.
And you will look happy, but no
The other person may seem happy, but it's not genuine.
it´s just because you know that I want you to be
The other person understands the speaker's desire for them to be happy.
It´s not better for me
Despite efforts, the situation is not better for the speaker.
Face to face in a crowded place
A face-to-face encounter in a crowded place where conversation is running out.
as conversation runs out
Plans are made for another attempt, but conversation is fading.
And plans are made for another try
Repeated mention of using the same old words to please the other person.
as conversation runs out
The other person won't blame the speaker, and the speaker perceives a pretense.
But I will use the same old words
Continued use of familiar words to please the other person.
to say those things that you want me to say
The speaker anticipates no blame from the other person.
and you won't put the blame on me
The other person won't acknowledge what they are pretending.
You don´t think I see what you try to pretend
The speaker sees through the other person's attempts to shock.
You won´t shock me again
The other person's attempts to shock won't affect the speaker again.
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