Valentine
From Your Balcony Lyrics
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But when you open up your eyes
You can see the dislike
So many things that you deny
But please just open up your arms
Compare his love with mine
No matter who
According to my wife
You shoot and fail
Near to the aim
Directly to my heart
Will we keep your friends or mine?
I hope my son will like your child
You pretend I'm insane
Does it mean we're still alive?
I'd like to call you "Valentine"
Maybe it's a disguise
A choice to do
No matter who
According to my wife
You shoot and fail
Near to the aim
Directly to my heart
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In "Valentine," From Your Balcony explores the complex emotions that come with a failing relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that their partner is pretending everything is fine, but they can see through the façade to the underlying dislike. The second verse speaks to the many things that are being denied, but the singer pleads for their partner to open their arms and compare his love to that of their new partner.
The chorus repeats the idea that choice must be made, no matter who it hurts, according to the wife. The final lines of the chorus are particularly poignant, as the singer speaks to being shot and directly impacted in the heart by their partner's actions. The bridge speaks to the struggles of dividing friends and family in the aftermath of a breakup, with the added layer of hoping that their shared child can still bond with their ex's new partner.
Overall, "Valentine" is a raw and emotional exploration of the difficulties that often accompany the end of a relationship. The lyrics are visceral and speak to the deep emotional pain that can come with navigating the complexities of shifting relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You pretend everything is fine
You pretend that everything is okay, even though there are visible signs of dislike and conflict in our relationship.
But when you open up your eyes
However, if you take a closer look at our situation, you will see the problems and negative emotions present.
You can see the dislike
You will be able to notice the clear signs of animosity between us.
So many things that you deny
There are numerous issues that you refuse to acknowledge or face.
But please just open up your arms
Despite the problems, I urge you to be open and welcoming to the love and affection that I have to offer.
Compare his love with mine
Take the time to objectively compare the love and care that we both provide in this relationship.
A choice to do
Ultimately, the decision to choose is yours to make.
No matter who
Regardless of who you choose, there will be consequences.
According to my wife
This is my perspective and opinion, as your partner.
You shoot and fail
Your attempts to resolve our issues have been unsuccessful.
Near to the aim
You are getting close to finding a solution.
Directly to my heart
The state of our relationship deeply affects me emotionally.
Will we keep your friends or mine?
When we eventually go our separate ways, who gets to keep the shared friends we have accumulated?
I hope my son will like your child
I hope that our respective children can get along well regardless of our decision.
You pretend I'm insane
Sometimes, you act like my thoughts and feelings are irrational and unimportant.
Does it mean we're still alive?
Despite the challenges we face, our relationship is still ongoing and there is hope for us.
I'd like to call you 'Valentine'
Although our situation is complicated, I still have strong feelings for you and wish to show it in some way.
Maybe it's a disguise
Perhaps calling you 'Valentine' is a way for me to conceal my true feelings and intentions towards you.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.