Break my soul in two
The singer is emotionally torn and vulnerable

Looking for you but you're right here
Despite being physically present, the singer feels a disconnect from the person they are searching for

If I can't relate to you anymore
The singer is struggling to connect with the person they are addressing

Then who am I related to?
The artist questions their identity and sense of belonging if they cannot connect with this person

And if this is the long haul
The artist questions the lasting nature of their relationship

How'd we get here so soon?
The singer is reflecting on the speed at which their relationship has progressed and changed

Did I close my fist around something delicate?
The singer wonders if they have been too forceful or destructive with something precious

Did I shatter you?
The artist considers if they have caused harm or damage to the person they are addressing

And I'm sitting on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The artist is reflecting on the past and contemplating the absence of this person

The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
The artist is reminiscing about the times they shared with this person at Coney Island, a classic entertainment destination

Sorry for not making you my centerfold
The singer expresses remorse for not prioritizing their relationship and making the person feel special or valued

Over and over
The artist feels stuck in a cycle of disappointment and repetition

Lost again with no surprises
The singer is disheartened by the lack of new or positive developments in their situation

Disappointments, close your eyes
The singer implores the listener to ignore or let go of their disappointments

And it gets colder and colder
The singer feels increasingly isolated and alone

When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions

The question pounds my head
The artist is preoccupied with an unresolved question

"What's a lifetime of achievement?"
The singer questions the value and meaning of success in a greater context

If I pushed you to the edge
The singer considers if they have tested the limits of this person's patience or trust

But you were too polite to leave me
The artist acknowledges the loyalty or kindness of this person, even if unspoken

And do you miss the rogue
The artist wonders if this person misses a different version of themselves

Who coaxed you into paradise and left you there?
The artist alludes to a time when they may have led this person to a happier place, but not remained there with them

Will you forgive my soul
The singer seeks forgiveness for something they have done or failed to do

When you're too wise to trust me and too old to care?
The artist ponders if it's too late to be trusted or understood by this person

'Cause we were like the mall before the Internet
The singer recalls a time when their relationship was simpler and more traditional

It was the one place to be
The singer fondly remembers this place as important and significant

The mischief, the gift wrapped suburban dreams
The singer reminisces about shared experiences and ideals

Sorry for not winning you an arcade ring
The artist apologizes for not being able to provide the person with material tokens of affection or satisfaction

Were you waiting at our old spot
The artist wonders if this person still remembers or cares about the places they shared together

In the tree line by the gold clock
The singer recalls a specific location and moment shared with this person

Did I leave you hanging every single day?
The singer considers if they have neglected or disappointed this person consistently

Were you standing in the hallway
The artist imagines this person waiting or anticipating something

With a big cake, happy birthday
The artist remembers a significant event or occasion shared with this person

Did I paint your bluest skies the darkest gray?
The artist wonders if they have caused this person pain or distress

A universe away
The singer feels distant or separate from this person

And when I got into the accident
The artist recalls a traumatic event they experienced

The sight that flashed before me was your face
Despite the chaos of the situation, the singer's thoughts were focused on this person

But when I walked up to the podium
The singer highlights a moment of public recognition or achievement

I think that I forgot to say your name
The singer realizes they may have overlooked or undervalued this person in moments of personal success

When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions

Over and over
The artist feels stuck in a cycle of disappointment and repetition

Lost again with no surprises
The singer is disheartened by the lack of new or positive developments in their situation

Disappointments, close your eyes
The singer implores the listener to ignore or let go of their disappointments

And it gets colder and colder
The artist feels increasingly isolated and alone

When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions

The sight that flashed before me was your face
Despite the chaos of the situation, the artist's thoughts were focused on this person

But I think that I forgot to say your name
The singer realizes they may have overlooked or undervalued this person in moments of personal success

Sorry for not making you my
The artist apologizes for not prioritizing the person

Making you my
The singer regrets not valuing this person more highly

Making you my centerfold
The singer wishes they had put more effort into making this person feel special, important, and central to their life