@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
We'll sew these eyes. You'll peel them back.
We'll frame these words. Oh dear I just need some time.
You've earned the right.
You've earned the right to know
Why I need this time away.
And you need to feel right.
Fool yourself, surprise your friends.
Raise a toast to everything we once had.
I'm still afraid to be alone.
You found me out.
I need this time to breathe.
Give me space, I'll give you me.
In time we'll sort this out.
I'll keep this secret safe with me.
I know you've earned the right.
Kill yourself, surprise your friends.
Raise a toast to everything we once had.
We'll frame these words. Oh dear I just need some time.
You've earned the right.
You've earned the right to know
Why I need this time away.
And you need to feel right.
Fool yourself, surprise your friends.
Raise a toast to everything we once had.
I'm still afraid to be alone.
You found me out.
I need this time to breathe.
Give me space, I'll give you me.
In time we'll sort this out.
I'll keep this secret safe with me.
I know you've earned the right.
Kill yourself, surprise your friends.
Raise a toast to everything we once had.
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