The Edge
Plus 3 Lyrics
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In the ear of a lover, before you break me?
You waste your lips on that cigarette
Should I be jealous? Yeah,
I really shouldn't care
Oh, but I care
And how many promises should be broken
Before I should believe you're out to hurt me?
But that courtesy reduces us to
Nothing more than casual friends
But I'll be as still, you can't shake me
So how long should I wait till you break me?
Over the river and through the woods
To the edge
And how many arguments did you instigate
For a secret ??? that you might hate me
And how many lonely hours were spent
Before the magic came and went for you?
And I dropped the ball when you threw it
I wasn't looking up and you knew it
When you hit me square on the chest
?
How long should I guess till you break me
Over the river and through the woods
To the edge
And how many times can you ask for
The ????? and still want more before I fill you?
You waste your arms on abuses
But my memory refuses to capture
Tainted thoughts of you
But I'll lie as still till you wake me
How long should I wait till you shake me?
Over the river and through the woods
To the edge
Over the river and through the woods
To the edge
The lyrics of Plus 3's "The Edge" delve into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship, filled with uncertainty, manipulation, and emotional vulnerability. The opening lines express a sense of doubt and hesitation, questioning the sincerity of the lover's promises and the potential for heartbreak. The singer struggles with conflicting emotions, torn between caring deeply for the other person while also acknowledging the destructive patterns in their interactions.
The repeated imagery of breaking and being pushed to the edge reflects the theme of fragility and the looming threat of emotional breakdown. The mention of wasted words, breath, and actions highlights the toxic nature of the relationship, where excuses and abuses only serve to distance the individuals further apart. Despite the turmoil, the singer finds themselves unable to let go completely, clinging to a sense of hope or longing for something more substantial than superficial intimacy.
The references to being still, waiting, and being shaken suggest a sense of resignation and passive acceptance of the turmoil and unpredictability within the relationship. The singer grapples with the constant back-and-forth, never quite finding resolution or stability in their connection. The journey to the edge symbolizes the dangerous territory of emotional vulnerability and the risk of falling over the precipice into deeper pain and uncertainty.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of resignation and emotional exhaustion, where the singer is caught in a cycle of hope, disappointment, and longing. The repetition of the journey "over the river and through the woods to the edge" underscores the cyclical nature of the relationship, with its highs and lows, joys and sorrows, and the constant push towards the brink of emotional turmoil. The unresolved questions and vulnerabilities captured in the lyrics reflect the complexities of human connections and the bittersweet reality of love and loss.
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