Cut and Run
Duologue Lyrics
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All the eyes were coming around
Started thinking it over
You can come over at a
On your shoulder
Conceal feel it come like a night
Should have played it cooler
Get down on your knees
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
There's a price to pay
And I'm a better man I make a better plan I'll a better plan
And I'm a better man I'll be a better man I'll be a better man
If I could stay
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
If I come around
Lover
Don't you want me?
You know better than me
In the
Yeah
Mother
Absolutely
Yeah poor soul
For the scraps
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
There's a price to pay
And I'm a better man I make a better plan I'll a better plan
And I'm a better man I'll be a better man I'll be a better man
If I could stay
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
If I come around
I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
There's a price to pay
And I'm a better man I make a better plan I'll a better plan
And I'm a better man I'll be a better man I'll be a better man
If I could stay
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
If I come around
The lyrics of "Cut and Run" by Duologue are quite cryptic and subjective, allowing room for various interpretations. At first glance, the song seems to describe a situation where the singer is being watched or judged by others, leading them to contemplate their actions and personality. The line "All the eyes were coming around" suggests that people are paying attention to the singer's behavior and makes them feel observed, possibly leading to feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. The singer reflects on their behavior and admits that they should have handled a situation differently, indicating regret and a desire to improve themselves.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of hoping to be understood. The lines "And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand" appear repetitively, emphasizing that the singer feels misunderstood or perhaps they are grappling with the complexity of their emotions. The lyrics "Pray for love" and "Don't you want me?" could suggest that the singer craves affection or is searching for validation from another person. The mention of a "better plan" and being a "better man" hints that the singer is striving for personal transformation.
In conclusion, "Cut and Run" is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores the themes of self-doubt, regret, and personal growth. The lyrics invite the listener to reflect on their own struggles with self-improvement and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer
Moving towards someone or something
All the eyes were coming around
Attracting attention
Started thinking it over
Contemplating a situation
You can come over at a
Inviting someone to come over at a specific time
On your shoulder
Carrying a burden
Conceal feel it come like a night
Hiding emotions that are creeping up like darkness
Should have played it cooler
Regretting not being more calm or collected
Get down on your knees
Begging or pleading for something
Pray for love
Asking for love and hoping for its realization
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
Expressing confusion and a desire for understanding
There's a price to pay
Acknowledging the consequences of one's actions
And I'm a better man I make a better plan I'll make a better plan
Committing to self-improvement and growth
If I could stay
Wishing to remain in a situation or relationship
Lover
Term of endearment for a significant other
Don't you want me?
Questioning the desire of another person
You know better than me
Acknowledging someone else's knowledge or experience
In the
In the midst of
Yeah
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Mother
Term of endearment or respect for a woman
Absolutely
Emphatically agreeing with something
Yeah poor soul
Expressing sympathy or pity
For the scraps
Settling for less than what one deserves
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
Expressing confusion and a desire for understanding
There's a price to pay
Acknowledging the consequences of one's actions
And I'm a better man I make a better plan I'll make a better plan
Committing to self-improvement and growth
If I could stay
Wishing to remain in a situation or relationship
And I don't understand I hope you understand I hope you understand
Expressing confusion and a desire for understanding
If I come around
Wishing to reconnect with someone
Writer(s): Ross Stone, Toby Leeming, Seb Dilleyston, Tim Digby-Bell, Toby Lee
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.