The early cars
The world outside is moving on, but the speaker is stuck in a state of emotional pain.

Already are
The speaker has been unable to keep up with time since they are in this emotional state.

Drawing deep breaths past my door
The speaker is constantly reminded of the world moving forward by hearing sounds of cars driving by their door.

And last night's phrases
The pain from the previous night's argument lingers.

Sick with lack of basis
The previous night's argument had no real substance to it but caused real harm.

Are still writhing on my floor
The speaker is still grappling with the effects of the argument and the way it has affected them.

And it doesn't seem fair
The speaker feels wronged by the other person's words and actions.

That your wicked words should work in holding me down
The other person's hurtful words are causing the speaker to feel trapped and unable to move on from the situation.

It doesn't seem right
The speaker is questioning the morality of the situation.

To take information
It's wrong to use information that was shared with someone with the understanding that it would be kept confidential for personal gain.

Given at close range
The information shared was intended to be kept private and was meant for the other person's ears alone.

For the gag and the bind
The other person is using the information they received to control the speaker and prevent them from moving on.

And the ammunition round
The information shared has been weaponized against the speaker.

A conversation, once colored by esteem
The relationship between the speaker and the other person was once respectful and courteous.

Became diologue
The relationship has devolved into a series of arguments and confrontations.

As a diagram of a play for blood
The other person is using the argument to hurt the speaker for their own personal gain.

Took a vacation; my palate got clean
The speaker is taking a break from the argument and is starting to see the other person's actions more clearly.

Now I can taste your agenda
The other person's hidden motives and intentions are becoming more apparent to the speaker.

While you're spitting your cud
The other person is repeating meaningless and empty words and arguments.

It doesn't make sense
The speaker is confused by the situation and the other person's actions.

I should fall for the kingcraft of a meritless crown
The speaker is realizing that putting trust into someone who is not deserving can lead to negative outcomes.

But I'd like to choose right
The speaker knows that they have the power to make a better decision.

Take all the things that I said that he stole
The speaker is realizing that the other person took credit for some of the speaker's ideas or statements.

Put 'em in a sack, swing 'em over my shoulder
The speaker is metaphorically taking back ownership of what was stolen from them.

Turn on my heels, step out of his sight
The speaker is leaving the situation and moving on from the other person.

Try to live in a lovelier light
The speaker hopes to find peace and happiness after moving on and leaving the negativity behind.

This is not about love
The speaker is realizing that their connection to the other person was not love, but rather something else.

Cause I am not in love
The speaker no longer feels a romantic connection to the other person.

In fact, I can't stop falling out
The speaker is struggling to move on from the other person and the pain they caused.

I miss that stupid ache
The speaker is feeling nostalgic for the pain despite their efforts to move on.