Safe
The Airborne Toxic Event Lyrics

It was early for a summer
The summer was still in its early phase, probably at the beginning of June or July.

All the people and the noise from the bar
The surrounding area was filled with people hanging and talking out in the bar, contributing to the ambient noise.

You in your grey dress, your arm on the window
The person was wearing a grey dress and leaning their arm against the car's window.

You said, what's the difference, what's the difference?
The person asked a rather profound yet straightforward philosophical question, which can be interpreted in many ways depending upon the context.

Just say it to me
The person is urging the other person to speak their mind and express their thoughts openly.

And let's not make it a thing
The person wants the other person to express their thoughts without making any issue or argument out of it.

It will be okay, babe
The person is reassuring their loved one that no matter what the outcome, things will be alright.

And that was love, when we were sober
The feeling of love between the two parties was genuine, and both were sober at the time.

And you're so nervous and all
The other party in this conversation is getting nervous, which the person speaking can sense.

And the air is getting colder
As time passes, the conversation is getting more intense, and the weather outside is getting colder, making the situation more uncomfortable.

OK everything, everything, it's everything
The person is trying to convince the other that everything in the conversation is of paramount importance.

Do you really want to hear that?
The person questioning whether the other party really wants to hear what they have to say, which may not be something they would like to hear.

Why is everyone staring?
The person is getting conscious of other people observing them and the conversation they are having.

Were you happy?
The person is interested to know whether the other party was happy during the relationship.

Were you honest?
The person is questioning whether the other party was being honest throughout the relationship or not.

Did you ever believe that any of this was real?
The person is confused whether the relationship was genuine or just a facade.

We can't just slow down now
The person wants the other party to understand that slowing down is not an option and that the situation needs to be resolved immediately.

This road's not safe for driving out this town
Leaving the relationship is not safe from an emotional standpoint, and one needs to be cautious in making their decision.

I've wanted just one thing from you
The person has a single expectation from the relationship and wants the other person to fulfill that role.

Everything, everything, it's everything
The person still emphasizes the importance of the current ongoing discussion.

I don't care if you mean it
The person is more concerned about getting the message across than the other person's feelings or whether they really mean what they are saying.

So you got out of the car
The other party leaves the car, possibly indicating that they have made their decision.

You left your bag in the backseat
The other party left behind a personal belonging, which they may or may not return to retrieve.

And walked inside
The other party goes inside, possibly ending the conversation for now.

And that was love
The two people shared a moment that a rational definition does not define. It was love.