Lyrics
Black bark, yellow leaves
Symbolic representation of contrast or duality, possibly reflecting a mix of negative and positive elements.
I do not know what you need
Expressing uncertainty or a lack of understanding about the other person's desires or needs.
Autopilot we’ve been on
Suggesting a sense of being on automatic pilot or going through the motions without active engagement.
Always running, I’m always tired
Conveying a constant state of busyness and exhaustion.
I’ve been treating you so bad
Admitting to mistreatment or neglect of the other person.
I’ve been seeing things all wrong
Acknowledging a distorted perspective or misunderstanding of situations.
I can love you better than this
Expressing a belief in the ability to love the other person more profoundly.
Came to the city when the leaves were dying
Describing a move to the city during a period of decline or hardship.
A rock in my throat and we’re always fighting
Highlighting conflict and challenges in the relationship, possibly linked to emotional struggles.
You’ve got a sadness bigger than we knew
Noting the presence of deep sadness in the other person, beyond initial understanding.
I spin it into panic, how we ever gonna get through?
Turning emotional distress into panic, questioning the ability to overcome difficulties.
Time is always moving too fast
Reflecting on the perception that time is passing too quickly.
And I’m always moving too slow
Feeling a personal sense of slowness or stagnation in comparison to the fast pace of time.
Should we be out on the road?
Pondering the choice between a nomadic lifestyle and a stable home.
Should I have made more of a home?
Questioning decisions made regarding the establishment of a home.
I’ve been treating you so bad
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of mistreatment of the other person.
I’ve been seeing things all wrong
Repeating the recognition of a distorted perspective or misunderstanding of situations.
I can love you better than this
Reaffirming the belief in the ability to love the other person more profoundly.
Black bark, yellow leaves
Repetition of the symbolic representation of contrast or duality.
I do not know what you need
Reiterating the expression of uncertainty or a lack of understanding about the other person's needs.
White walls, second floor
Introducing a new setting with white walls on the second floor, possibly symbolizing a desire for purity or renewal.
Take us back to how we were before
Expressing a yearning to return to a previous, possibly happier, state in the relationship.
Fake, faded flowers
Describing artificial or superficial aspects, suggesting a facade in the relationship.
Done up in that godly manner
Depicting decorative elements arranged in a manner associated with divinity or high standards.
Brooklyn, early Fall
Specifying the location (Brooklyn, early Fall) and questioning the purpose of coming to this place.
Did we come here just to stall?
Raising the possibility that the move to the city was a form of avoidance or delay.
Black bark, yellow leaves
Final repetition of the symbolic representation of contrast or duality.
I do not know what I need
Reiterating uncertainty about personal needs, possibly reflecting a sense of self-discovery or introspection.
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