The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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I will meet you later in somebody's office
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
I know what your answer will be
I know you don't love me anymore
You used to hold my hand when the plane took off
Two years ago there just seemed so much more
And I don't know what happened to our loveToday's the day
Our friendship has been stale
And we will meet later to finalize the details
Two years ago the seed was planted
And since then you have taken me for granted
But this is the last day of our acquaintance
I will meet you later in somebody's office
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
I know your answer already
This is the last day of our acquaintance
Oh, oh, oh
I will meet you later in somebody's office
Oh, oh, oh
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
In "The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance," Sinéad O'Connor explores the dissolution of a relationship as she confronts her soon-to-be-ex-partner for the final time. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that O'Connor has been emotionally neglected by her partner for some time: "Two years ago there just seemed so much more / And I don't know what happened to our love / Today's the day / Our friendship has been stale / And we will meet later to finalize the details.” O'Connor acknowledges that she knows her partner doesn't love her anymore, and she expects that her partner won't listen to her during their final conversation. The song ends with O'Connor acknowledging that the relationship is over and that she knows her partner's answer already.
Overall, "The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance" is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship. O'Connor's lyrics are emotionally raw and showcase her incredible ability to express complex feelings through song.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the last day of our acquaintance
Today is the final day we will be in each other's company as acquaintances.
I will meet you later in somebody's office
We will have a meeting in another person's workplace later today.
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
I will speak to you, but I am aware that you will not pay attention.
I know what your answer will be
I am aware of the answer you will give me.
I know you don't love me anymore
I am aware that you no longer have feelings of love for me.
You used to hold my hand when the plane took off
In the past, you held my hand when we flew in an airplane.
Two years ago there just seemed so much more
Back then, our relationship appeared to be deeper and more meaningful.
And I don't know what happened to our love
I am uncertain what caused our love to deteriorate.
Today's the day
This is the day that marks the end of our relationship.
Our friendship has been stale
Our friendship has grown uninteresting and has lost its passion.
And we will meet later to finalize the details
We will meet again today to settle important matters.
Two years ago the seed was planted
Our relationship started two years ago with a positive foundation.
And since then you have taken me for granted
Since then, you have assumed that I will always be there for you.
But this is the last day of our acquaintance
Today will be the last time we associate as acquaintances.
Oh, oh, oh
Vocalization.
I know your answer already
I am already aware of your response.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN CHARLES REYNOLDS, SINEAD O'CONNOR
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