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Tables Have Turned
Ekotren Lyrics
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There Is always some new complication.
In the end I'll take the blame.
Take a step back look at what we have become.
Things ain't pretty.
This is all we have left.
Its safe to say.
Gaze at the flame as its burning out.
[Chorus:]
So I'm back again.
And I'm falling in line.
I'm falling in line again.
Is this what you wanna be.
Tell me know what do you want from me.
What do you want from me.
[2nd Verse:]
And now your begging for forgiveness from me.
I've got nothing left to give.
You've taken everything away.
Its safe to say.
I've lost my way.
Gaze at the flame as its burning out.
[Chorus (X2):]
So I'm back again.
And I'm falling in line.
I'm falling in line again.
Is this what you wanna be.
Tell me know what do you want from me.
What do you want from me.
In Ekotren's song "Tables Have Turned," the lyrics describe a relationship that has gone awry due to various complications. The singer seems to take responsibility for the breakdown of the relationship, stating, "In the end I'll take the blame." The first verse describes the current state of the relationship, with the singer reflecting on how it has become "all we have left" and how "things ain't pretty." The chorus sees the singer questioning what the other person wants from them, asking, "Is this what you wanna be?" and "What do you want from me?"
The second verse sees the other person in the relationship begging for forgiveness, but the singer claims to have nothing left to give, as the other person has taken everything away. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's feelings of falling in line and questioning what the other person wants from them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tables Have Turned" reflect a sense of regret and resignation in a relationship that has become strained and unhappy. The singer seems to want to make things right but is unsure if the other person feels the same way or what they want from the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
There Is always some new complication.
Life is full of challenges and difficulties that keep cropping up unexpectedly.
In the end I'll take the blame.
No matter what happens, I will be responsible for the outcome and accept the consequences.
Take a step back look at what we have become.
Pause and reflect on our current situation and how it has changed over time.
Things ain't pretty.
The reality of our situation is not attractive, easy or pleasant.
This is all we have left.
Our real options are limited or nearly exhausted.
Its safe to say.
It is reasonable or obvious to state.
I've lost my way.
I do not know what to do next, or what the right path is.
Gaze at the flame as its burning out.
Watch as something that was once bright and strong becomes weak and fades away.
So I'm back again.
I have returned to a familiar situation or pattern of behavior.
And I'm falling in line.
I am conforming or complying with what is expected of me.
Is this what you wanna be.
Are you happy with the current state of things and the choices we have made?
Tell me know what do you want from me.
Communicate openly and honestly what your expectations or desires are for our relationship.
And now your begging for forgiveness from me.
You are seeking to be pardoned or absolved of wrongdoing towards me.
I've got nothing left to give.
I have run out of resources, energy or emotional capacity to offer any more.
You've taken everything away.
You have drained or depleted all that was available, leaving nothing left for me.
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Marcus Platt
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