Take Ten
Tattle Tale Lyrics

One, two, three
Counting down, preparing for something

Kick my knees
Feeling physical pain or discomfort

Four, five, six
Continuing to count down

Maybe I'm selfish
Questioning one's own motives and intentions

Seven, eight
Almost at the end of the countdown

It's getting late
Feeling like time is running out or things are coming to an end

Nine, ten, eleven
Last few seconds before the anticipated event

I think my head's in heaven
Feeling euphoric or out of touch with reality

I am here
Affirming one's presence

I am scared
Feeling afraid or uncertain

You will see
Suggesting that others will witness what's happening

I'm spinning
Feeling disoriented or overwhelmed

And I swear
Making a solemn promise or declaration

I'm not kidding
Asserting that what's being said is serious and true

The train goes by
Background noise, something happening around the singer

But I don't even see it fly
Not paying attention or being too focused on one's own thoughts

The sky turns to dawn
Indicates passage of time, arrival of a new day

I can't even see the sun
Not noticing or appreciating something that's right in front of one's eyes

You blow a kiss to me
A gesture of affection or intimacy from another person

But I can't feel anything
Not being receptive to love or affection, feeling emotionally numb

You hold my hand
Another gesture of intimacy or connection from someone else

I can't hear anyone
Not being able to properly communicate or connect with others

Anyone
Addressing everyone in general

I am one
A sense of individuality or uniqueness

I am someone
Affirming one's identity and existence

I am one someone
Combining the ideas of individuality and connection to others

I am true
Believing in one's own authenticity

Maybe I'm holding on too tight
Questioning one's own behavior or attachment to someone or something

But if you wanna let go of you tonight
Suggesting that the other person may want to separate or move on from the situation

But you know I could find the same
Implying that the other person may not be able to find better than what the singer is offering

So good night
End of the interaction or situation

Nine ten eleven
Repeating the countdown and associated feelings

I think your head's in heaven
Observing that the other person is also experiencing euphoria or detachment