Discography:
Endless Blue (2004) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue
Smoke Through It (2005) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue2
Six Bullets: Original Soundtrack (2006) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue3
Fever Dreams (2008) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue4
Official site:
www.endlessblue.com
Decency
Endless Blue Lyrics
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Have you learned that all good things must come to an end
I should know
That to be a good lover, I must also be a good friend
Caught between my intolerance and your will to be everything
You were right, I know you were right
Never could believe that I would keep you down this low
I call the shots but it's not enough
And you can't be who I need you to be
When I say to leave, please leave me alone
It's just that you have nowhere else to go
On your way
To the ends of the Earth just to come in closer to me
What I lacked is this human heart and sensitivity
Never planned
I keep you on the floor while I slept alone in the bed
I was wrong, yeah I know I was wrong
Never could believe that I could keep you down this low, no
And you didn't have the common sense to leave and let me go
You bought me wine, the strawberry kind
All packaged with my favorite CDs
When I opened the box, was worse than I thought
I couldn't stand you, have the decency
To call the shots, when you weren't enough
Cos you can't be who I need you to be
When I say to leave, please just leave me alone
It's just that you have nowhere else to go
No one could believe that I could keep you down this low, oh no
But you didn't have the common sense to leave, to leave
You bought me wine, the strawberry kind
All packaged with my favorite CDs
When I opened the box, was worse than I thought
I couldn't stand you, have the decency
To call the shots, when you weren't enough
Cos you can't be who I need you to be
When I say to leave, please just leave me alone
I don't care that you have nowhere else to go
The song "Decency" by Endless Blue is a bitter and introspective reflection on a failed relationship. The lyrics demonstrate a complex range of emotions and perspectives, with the singer acknowledging their own mistakes and flaws while also expressing frustration and anger towards their partner. The opening lines of the song set a melancholic tone, with the singer acknowledging the inevitability of the relationship's end while also expressing regret that it has come to this point. The lyrics "Have you learned that all good things must come to an end/ I should know/ That to be a good lover, I must also be a good friend" suggest a recognition that the relationship suffered due to a lack of emotional connection and mutual understanding.
The singer also acknowledges their own role in the relationship's failure, admitting that they were "caught between my intolerance and your will to be everything." This line implies that the singer may have been overly demanding or critical of their partner, while at the same time recognizing that their partner was trying to fulfill all of their needs and desires. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer stating "I call the shots but it's not enough/ And you can't be who I need you to be/ When I say to leave, please leave me alone/ It's just that you have nowhere else to go." These lyrics suggest a sense of powerlessness and frustration, as the singer realizes that their partner is unable to meet their expectations, yet is unable to let go of the relationship entirely.
Overall, "Decency" is a poignant and insightful reflection on the complexities of romantic relationships, as well as the ways in which our own flaws and insecurities can contribute to their breakdown. The song's introspective lyrics and haunting melody make it a powerful and emotional piece of music that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So fresh and so new
Starting something new and exciting
Have you learned that all good things must come to an end
Nothing lasts forever
I should know
He knows it better because he had experienced it before
That to be a good lover, I must also be a good friend
A lover also needs to be a friend who understands and supports
Caught between my intolerance and your will to be everything
He is not tolerant enough to accept her and her expectations to excel in everything is pressurizing her
You were right, I know you were right
He realizes his mistake and acknowledges that she was right
Never could believe that I would keep you down this low
He never thought he would hold her back and restrict her growth
And you didn't have the common sense to leave and let me go
She didn't have the courage to walk away from their toxic relationship
I call the shots but it's not enough
His dominance in the relationship is not satisfying him
And you can't be who I need you to be
He wants her to change to fulfill his expectations and be someone she is not
When I say to leave, please leave me alone
He is tired of the relationship and wants some space but doesn't want to end it
It's just that you have nowhere else to go
She feels trapped and has no other options but to be with him
On your way
She is leaving and moving on
To the ends of the Earth just to come in closer to me
She is willing to go to any extent to get closer to him
What I lacked is this human heart and sensitivity
He realizes his lack of emotional understanding and empathy
Never planned
He never intended for the relationship to take this turn
I keep you on the floor while I slept alone in the bed
He made her feel inferior and neglected her while enjoying his personal space
I was wrong, yeah I know I was wrong
He accepts his mistake and realizes his wrongdoing
You bought me wine, the strawberry kind
She got him gifts and tried to please him
All packaged with my favorite CDs
She put thought into the gifts she got him
When I opened the box, was worse than I thought
He did not appreciate her efforts and gifts
I couldn't stand you, have the decency
He cannot stand being with her but wants her to have the decency to leave anyway
To call the shots, when you weren't enough
He still wants to be in control even though she is not enough for him
Cos you can't be who I need you to be
He wants her to change to fit his expectations
When I say to leave, please just leave me alone
He wants her to leave him alone but does not want to end the relationship
I don't care that you have nowhere else to go
He is indifferent to her situation and does not care about her feelings
Contributed by Mason N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.