Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
She looks so good in that white dress
At the far end of the aisle
Standing where I should be standing
Some other man on his face there's a smile
I just walked in sat down silent
I stood outside for awhile
Wondering why did I come here
Face it you messed up and now she's with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
Such a lovely reception
I sit here sipping Rosé
Then we catch eyes for a second
Both of us smile then quickly look away
It's funny you don't know what you got
Till you ain't got it no more
Put down my glass grab the bottle
I throw it back and I shout she with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
Fade right into the background
She's with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
At the far end of the aisle
Standing where I should be standing
Some other man on his face there's a smile
I just walked in sat down silent
I stood outside for awhile
Wondering why did I come here
Face it you messed up and now she's with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
Such a lovely reception
I sit here sipping Rosé
Then we catch eyes for a second
Both of us smile then quickly look away
It's funny you don't know what you got
Till you ain't got it no more
Put down my glass grab the bottle
I throw it back and I shout she with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
Fade right into the background
She's with somebody else
And now all I can do is smile
And fade into the background
I'll say congratulations and I'll fade into the background
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I can't believe nobody has commented on this song. It is a really sad song. It is about a guy who has been invited to a wedding of the girl he loves. He tries to be brave for both his sake and the bride. But he is filled with regret since firstly she got away and is with another man and secondly, he chose to come to the wedding. As a result, he feels depressed since all he can do is "smile and fade into the background", which upsets him.
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