All you want from me
Are three little words
But you just get me laughing
A quiet sound
I know I'm with you now
But this all might end
So save all the "I love you"s
And let's not pretend

Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
I love you, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end

You can be a little full-on
Cause I know what you need
That really doesn't mean
You'll get it from me
Lying to yourself
Doesn't make it easier
"Save us both the time
Let's be together
We'll be fine"
You say, but

Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
I love you, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end

Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end

Plead for time
And you might understand
Feelings have no thoughts
And they ain't got any plans
So don't be surprised
When I look in your eyes
For all I want from you
Is a kiss or two

Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
I love you, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end
I love you, no

You won't hear it
You won't hear it now
You won't hear it then, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end

Cause you don't know
What I'm talking about
Well you'll see it written
In the clouds

Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
I love you, no
Those three words that begin
With three words always end
I love you, no
Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
I love you, no

Cause you won't hear it
Cause you won't
Cause you won't
Cause you won't hear it now
Cause you won't hear it now
And you won't hear it then
Those three words that begin
With three words always end

And you know we can pretend



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    The narrative voice does allow for some ambiguity as to what the lie is that the subject of the song is telling him- or herself: Are they lying in believing that he could fall in love with the subject, or lying in believing that they are indeed in love with him? These possibilities are also not mutually exclusive; there are many ways in which a person might lie to oneself. Is he resistant to saying the three words because he truly isn't in love with the subject or because he fears that the subject is insincere or fickle? In stating that all he wants is a "kiss or two" would seem to indicate the former. However, it is not inconceivable that a person could: 1) be attracted to another enough to desire a physical relationship with another; 2) feel deeper emotions and romantic attachment to said other; and, 3) not trust the other's perception/intention/self-representation enough to feel safe in acting upon the aforementioned emotions in order to seek a committed relationship whilst still pursuing the physical aspect of a relationship.

    Will he or she not hear the "I love you" because he refuses to speak it (and moreover, does he resist this action out of integrity and honesty to his own emotions, or is he refusing to speak a truth in an act of self-preservation against a person he sees as untrustworthy?), or will he or she be unable to "hear" it in a sense of listening to his words, understanding and truly valuing his position, and allowing his or her natural defense of self-deception down long enough for another's voice to penetrate this egocentric fantasy?

    sumeragi_sluton July 13, 2010   Link

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