@[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.
You stand apart with the sinking sunlight.
I just came to watch you smile.
Clarity.
You work so hard that you don't knowwhat it's like to be sure.
It's gonna work out anyway.
It's gonna work out anyway.
I just came to watch you smile.
Clarity.
You work so hard that you don't knowwhat it's like to be sure.
It's gonna work out anyway.
It's gonna work out anyway.
Lyrics submitted by godlikeboy
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