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Keane – Rubbernecking Lyrics 15 years ago
I think this song is DEFINITELY about lies. It seems that the whole song seems to be based around a decision, one that he might have not wanted to make in the first place, but brought to him by lies.

I think the drowning part of the song represents a drowning of a relationship....which could also mean hes gonna be cryin a lot or drinkin a lot. Either way its not a good point to be at and he knows this, which is why he sounds like he is breaking down when singing "Yes, there's going to be a drowning"

"And through all the tears
Should you be alone
After all the tears
Should you be alone" This is the reason I feel this decision of the other person staying or going is conflicting him. I think tears represent pain, and the time the pain was endured. So he is trying to say after everything we've been through, should I leave you?

"Right back, I hope he will pull through
Stand back, first aid is useful" This gives me a hint that maybe theres a third party involved? So maybe the other person cheated? hence he now has to make a decision on what to do.

I think the last two parts of the song reflect his final decision and what brought him to it.




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