The Romance Is Dead
Daiquiri Lyrics


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Made the mistake once won't make it again
A hiding place for special friends
Everytime's the last time or closer to it
It's always growing but you can make it fit
No one will see
This is the new pornography
It's free
This won't last forever
It won't last much longer at all
It's done, oh well
It's the best night of your life
Won't erase it
I misplaced it
Has it been found?
Was it rewound?

So sick and full of shame
Serial something does it have a name?
Was a nice guy, what happened to that, now a total jerk
And I can't go back




Did good for two minutes there, it will pass by fast
I make good stuff go away, I can't make it last

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daiquiri's The Romance Is Dead give off an aura of regret and acceptance of consequences. The opening line, "Made the mistake once won't make it again," serves as a warning that the singer has learned from their past mistake(s), but this doesn't change the fact that they are still engaging in the same toxic behavior. They have a "hiding place for special friends," suggesting the existence of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Despite knowing that their current situation won't last, the singer finds comfort in its familiar growth, acknowledging that "you can make it fit."


However, it seems that the singer's inner turmoil stems from their past behavior. They describe themselves as being "so sick and full of shame" and wondering if being a "serial something" (liar, cheater, etc.) has a name. They acknowledge that they were once a "nice guy" but now feel like a "total jerk," knowing deep down that they can't go back to the way things were. The line "I make good stuff go away, I can't make it last" suggests a self-sabotaging behavior trait that has led to the destruction of meaningful connections.


Overall, The Romance Is Dead showcases the inner battle that comes with acknowledging one's mistakes and struggles with accepting the consequences. The singer accepts that their actions have led to the current state but continues to engage in the same behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Made the mistake once won't make it again
I messed up before, but I learned my lesson and won't do it again


A hiding place for special friends
I have a secret place for only my closest friends


Everytime's the last time or closer to it
Each time feels like it might be the end or getting closer to it


It's always growing but you can make it fit
My love for you keeps growing, but we can make our relationship work despite any challenges


No one will see
Our relationship is a secret, no one else knows


This is the new pornography
Our love is taboo and scandalous, like pornography


It's free
Our love doesn't cost anything, but it comes at a cost


This won't last forever
Our relationship won't last forever, it's not sustainable


It won't last much longer at all
Our relationship is coming to an end soon


It's done, oh well
Our relationship is over, and there's nothing we can do but accept it


It's the best night of your life
This might be the best moment we have together, and we should cherish it


Won't erase it
I won't forget this moment, no matter how hard I try


I misplaced it
I lost something important and can't find it


Has it been found?
I'm still searching for what I lost, has anyone found it yet?


Was it rewound?
Did someone mess with what I lost, or did I just forget where I put it?


So sick and full of shame
I feel terrible and disgusted with myself


Serial something does it have a name?
I keep doing the same thing over and over again, is there a name for it?


Was a nice guy, what happened to that, now a total jerk
I used to be a good person, but now I treat people poorly and don't know why


And I can't go back
I can't change my past or undo my mistakes


Did good for two minutes there, it will pass by fast
I did the right thing briefly, but it won't last long


I make good stuff go away, I can't make it last
I ruin good things in my life and can't seem to make them last




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