This Time
Douglas Greed Kuss Lyrics

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When you're stoned, and I am drunk
And we make love, it seems a little desolate
It's hard sometimes not to look away
And think what's the point
When I'm having to hold this fire down

If you won't let me fall for you
Then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you

Instead you will be missing me when I go
'Cause I'm bored of hanging out in your cold

When I feel loved baby, I join the road
And the world moves with me
When I feel lost I just slip away
Silently, quitely take my things and go
And think what's the point
Think where's the hope we're coming home

If you won't let me fall for you
Then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you
Instead you will be missing me when I go
'Cause I'm bored of hanging out in your cold

If you find one day
Find some freedom and relief
And with this freedom maybe
Maybe you will find some peace
And with this baby
I hope it brings you back to me, bring you home, take me home

If you won't let me fall for you
Then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you

Instead you will be missing me when I go
'Cause I'm bored of hanging out in your cold

Overall Meaning

In Douglas Greed Kuss's song This Time, the lyrics encapsulate the complexities of a relationship that seems to lack depth and mutual understanding. The opening lines suggest a sense of detachment from the act of making love, which can be attributed to the varying levels of sobriety between the two partners involved. The phrase "it seems a little desolate" captures the emptiness of the experience, highlighting feelings of isolation amidst the physical proximity. The lyrics convey the struggle of maintaining a relationship that feels devoid of passion and purpose. The lines "when I'm having to hold this fire down" are a metaphor for suppressing one's desire for a deeper connection, to avoid the pain of being rejected by the other person.

The song showcases the internal struggle between wanting to hold on to love and the desire to move on, as evidenced by the lines "When I feel loved baby, I join the road." It portrays the internal conflict between the need for security and the desire for freedom. The lyrics touch upon the fear of being alone, as the idea of leaving coldness behind simultaneously brings up questions of where to go next. Essentially, they represent the singer's feelings of being lost and directionless in the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're stoned, and I am drunk
When you're feeling numb and I'm feeling a little reckless

And we make love, it seems a little desolate
But even in our intimate moments, there's a sense of emptiness between us

It's hard sometimes not to look away
It's difficult to stay focused on this relationship

And think what's the point
And wonder what the purpose of it all is

When I'm having to hold this fire down
When I need to suppress my own needs and desires

If you won't let me fall for you
If you won't allow me to deeply care for you

Then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you
Then you'll miss out on all the ways I'd like to show my love for you

Instead you will be missing me when I go
But you'll only realize my worth when I'm gone

'Cause I'm bored of hanging out in your cold
Because I'm tired of being in a relationship that feels emotionally distant

When I feel loved baby, I join the road
When I feel loved and appreciated, I'm inspired to explore the world

And the world moves with me
And everything around me feels full of possibilities

When I feel lost I just slip away
But when I feel disconnected from you, I withdraw into myself

Silently, quitely take my things and go
I'll leave without a fuss or a fight

Think what's the point
Because I'll be questioning whether this relationship is really worth it

Think where's the hope we're coming home
And doubting whether we have a future together

If you find one day
If you ever discover some freedom and relief

Find some freedom and relief
If you ever feel unburdened and happy

And with this freedom maybe
And if you do find that freedom

Maybe you will find some peace
Perhaps you'll find some peace in your life

And with this baby
And if all goes well

I hope it brings you back to me, bring you home, take me home
I hope it will lead you back to me, bring us back to where we belong

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DIDO ARMSTRONG, LESTER MENDEZ, ROLLO ARMSTRONG

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