Margo's Waltz
Lloyd Cole Lyrics
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I'll do my own crying
I'm a big girl now
Now I'm gonna be okay
Yes, I'll find a new way of living
You know I will
And you lie there without sleeping
And you stare at your wall
And you realize you're not weeping
You don't need her anymore
You say don't hate me, baby
It won't hurt you if you do
You got no reason not to
She'll kiss you on the head
Says there's no easy road for leaving
If it hurts you too
And you lie there without sleeping
And you stare at your wall
And you realize you're not weeping
You don't need her anymore
You walk by the old place
Looks like just any other place
Yeah, that's what you say
You say I'll be okay
Yes, I'll find a new way of living
Sure I will
And you lie there without sleeping
And you stare at your wall
And you realize you're not weeping
You don't need her anymore
And you lie there without sleeping
And you stare at your wall
And you realize you're not weeping
'Cause you don't need her anymore
You guess that it's over
The lyrics of Lloyd Cole's song Margo's Waltz explore the aftermath of a breakup. The song is about the journey of healing and moving on, with the singer trying to convince himself that he doesn't need his ex-partner anymore. The opening lines "She said don't worry, baby / I'll do my own crying / I'm a big girl now / Now I'm gonna be okay" suggest that the singer's partner is the one who ended things, and she is telling him that she will be fine and he shouldn't worry about her. She's seemingly taking responsibility for her own pain and recovery, which leaves the singer to deal with his own emotions.
The chorus repeats the line "And you realize you're not weeping / You don't need her anymore" which reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to move on. He's lying in bed staring at his wall, unable to sleep or cry, but slowly coming to terms with the fact that he doesn't need his ex-partner anymore. He tries to convince himself that he'll be okay and find a new way of living. The line "You got no reason not to / She'll kiss you on the head" suggests that his ex-partner is still around and trying to be supportive, but he feels guilty for not being able to reciprocate those feelings.
The song's lyrics are poignant, honest, and relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup. The song provides a glimmer of hope for those looking to move on from heartache, with its uplifting melody and empowering lyrics. The use of a waltz rhythm adds a nostalgic and melancholic feel to the song's overall mood.
Line by Line Meaning
She said don't worry, baby
She reassured her partner that everything will be alright.
I'll do my own crying
She'll deal with her emotions on her own and not burden her partner with them.
I'm a big girl now
She's capable of handling her own affairs.
Now I'm gonna be okay
She's optimistic about moving on and being fine.
Yes, I'll find a new way of living
She'll adapt to a new lifestyle without her partner.
You know I will
She's confident in her ability to do so.
And you lie there without sleeping
Her partner is having trouble sleeping, probably due to the break-up.
And you stare at your wall
Her partner is feeling empty and lost, hence staring at the wall.
And you realize you're not weeping
Her partner is coming to terms with the separation and is no longer crying over it.
You don't need her anymore
Her partner has accepted that they don't need their ex-partner anymore.
You say don't hate me, baby
Her partner doesn't want her to resent him for the break-up.
It won't hurt you if you do
Her partner is suggesting that it's okay for her to hate him if that's what makes her feel better.
You got no reason not to
He acknowledges that he's at fault and she has every right to hate him.
She'll kiss you on the head
She shows affection towards her partner despite the break-up.
Says there's no easy road for leaving
She acknowledges that leaving is never easy.
If it hurts you too
She understands that the break-up has affected both of them.
You walk by the old place
Her partner goes back to their old home.
Looks like just any other place
The old home no longer holds any sentimental value to her partner.
Yeah, that's what you say
Her partner is trying to convince herself that she's over it.
You say I'll be okay
She's reassuring herself that she'll be fine.
And you lie there without sleeping
Her partner is still having trouble sleeping.
And you stare at your wall
Her partner is still feeling lost and empty inside.
And you realize you're not weeping
Her partner is coming to terms with the separation and is no longer crying over it.
You don't need her anymore
Her partner has accepted that they don't need their ex-partner anymore.
And you lie there without sleeping
Her partner is still having trouble sleeping.
And you stare at your wall
Her partner is still feeling lost and empty inside.
And you realize you're not weeping
Her partner is coming to terms with the separation and is no longer crying over it.
'Cause you don't need her anymore
Her partner has accepted that they don't need their ex-partner anymore.
You guess that it's over
Her partner has realized that their relationship is truly over.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR GRAY COWAN, LLOYD COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JFM Studios
This song is so somber and comforting. I would listen to this whenever I'm depressed. Pretty much explains how I feel weeks after a breakup.
RBAILEY57
Every track on this album is fantastic, but this one is the best!
Kieron Potter
A very talented fellow. Rattlesnakes is my all time favourite album. Love his solo stuff too.
ted norton
Excellent album. Loved it since the day I bought it. When it came out. Back in the day. All of Lloyd's work is exceptional. All of it.
maria parker
Such beautiful 😍 music, I miss seeing lloyd cole live!
Stephanie Agnew
There is no song like this, nor will there ever be.
Patrick Glennon
Stephanie Agnew have a listen to prefab sprout.
RBAILEY57
In 1991 when this album came out, I was 34 years old. I had just broken up with my long-time girlfriend. This song meant a lot then, and now. I love you, Lloyd!
Zidane Ronaldo
this song has to be his most UNDERRATED one.
the only time you get to listen to it is by watching ''there is something about mary''. apart from that, nowhere else.
steve brindle
@WilmerF 1987 😃😃😃