The Knife
Love's Edge: A Dance of Shadows and Daylight
Lyrics
I've got the cut you've got the knife
I have the emotional wound, and you possess the tool to hurt.
But you never wanna take the blame it's mine
You avoid taking responsibility for the issues; the blame is shifted to me.
Let's stitch things up and kiss goodnight
Let's mend our relationship and part with a kiss before bedtime.
I promise I won't come inside
I assure you I won't intrude or cause further harm.
And if you ever feel the knife
If you ever experience pain or betrayal.
Running down your spine
Suggests a feeling of discomfort or threat, like a metaphorical knife.
You'll know it's mine
The pain or betrayal is associated with me.
If you never have to feel again that's fine
If avoiding emotional pain is preferable, that's acceptable.
And if the lights were too dim
Refers to a situation or atmosphere that might have seemed romantic.
Romantic it may seem
However, it was just created by me; not genuine.
But it's just me
Clarifies that the romantic setting is a facade, a creation of the speaker.
And I've got
Leaves a sense of anticipation for what the speaker has.
Daylight
Refers to the presence of daylight.
So bright
It's bright, possibly implying clarity or exposure of truth.
Why'd we stay?
Questions the reason for staying despite the brightness or truth.
Someday
Suggests a future time when the speaker will find resolution.
I'll find some
The speaker will discover something.
Shade for my eyes
Seeking relief or protection for one's vision or understanding.
Shade for my eyes
Repetition emphasizing the need for protection.
Shade for my
Continuation of the plea for protection or relief.
Shade for my eyes
Reiteration of the desire for protection, particularly for the eyes.
My eyes
The emphasis on "My eyes" reinforces the personal nature of the plea.
And if you ever feel the knife
Repeats the earlier theme of potential pain or betrayal.
Running down your spine
Reiterates the association of pain or betrayal with the speaker.
You'll know it's mine
Reaffirms that the source of pain or betrayal is linked to the speaker.
And if you ever feel the knife
A repetition for emphasis on the potential for pain or betrayal.
And if you ever feel the knife
Further emphasis on the possibility of experiencing emotional distress.
Shade for my eyes
Reiteration of the need for protection or relief for the eyes.
Shade for my
Continuation of the plea for safeguarding against emotional harm.
Shade for my eyes
Repeated call for protection, specifically for the eyes.
My eyes
Final emphasis on the personal plea for safeguarding one's vision or understanding.
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