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PES 2009 - Soundtrack Lyrics

The lyrics to "Play" by PES 2009 as interpreted here speak to the struggle with loss and regret in a fracturing relationship. The singer appears to be awoken from a night of desperation and loss, pulling himself away from the rustling sheets and curtains to confront the reality of what has been lost. The line "I knew when I lost it, I lost you" suggests a loss of control or restraint, which drove the titular "you" away from the singer.

Despite the passing of years, the singer is still consumed with thoughts of regret and guilt. They ask themselves if this is their way of saying sorry for having pushed the person they lost too far. The singer yearns to lose their emotional edge and "clear [their] fucking head." It's clear that the emotions are still quite intense, but this realization represents the first step towards recovery and growth.

As the singer clears their head, secrets hidden behind closed doors begin to be revealed. The line "how many secrets have you shared with everyone?" suggests that whatever the secrets may be, the relationship was built on a foundation of secrecy and none of it may have been entirely genuine. Their fear and shock at this realization leads to a physical confrontation, with the singer being held against the wall so tightly that they feel like they can't breathe. The final line "I've only got one week to live" suggests a profound sense of finality and urgency, perhaps in the form of a deadline to fix the relationship before it's too late.

Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who has lost something they held dear, but still yearn for a chance to fix what's been broken. The singer is willing to face the hard truths and emotions that may arise and is willing to work to clear their head in order to do so.