Walking Papers
The Berlin Project Lyrics


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You said it would, be the last time you'd ever have to tell me.
You said it could, be the best thing that ever happened to me.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
There's something wrong,
While it will take you months,
But I'll be fine today.
You said you would, be my life, be my dream, but will you tell me...
Why you said you would, give me everything just to take it from me?
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
There's something wrong,
While it will take you months,
But I'll be fine today.
I wish you warm nights and clear skies,
But hear me you'll taste them on your own.
I need you, but not at this time,
With regret I leave you all alone.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
There's something wrong,
While it will take you months,
But I'll be fine today.
I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
There's something wrong,




While it will take you months,
But I'll be fine today.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Berlin Project's song "Walking Papers" are about a relationship that has come to its end. The singer is addressing their former partner, who had promised to be everything to them but ultimately failed to deliver. The singer is moving on, even though their ex-partner is upset about the breakup. The lyrics suggest a sense of triumph on the part of the singer, who is "laughing in the hallway" while the ex-partner is crying.


The lyrics also suggest that the singer is not entirely without regrets. They say that they need their ex-partner but not at this time, and they wish them "warm nights and clear skies." However, they ultimately choose to leave their ex-partner behind and move on with their life. The overall message of the song is one of resilience and self-assurance. The singer has been hurt, but they are determined to be "fine today" and to continue living their life without their ex-partner.


In conclusion, "Walking Papers" is a song about a breakup and the emotional aftermath that comes with it. The lyrics suggest a mix of emotions, including triumph, regret, and resilience. The overall message of the song is one of moving on and finding the strength to thrive in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

You said it would, be the last time you'd ever have to tell me.
You told me that this would be the final parting between us.


You said it could, be the best thing that ever happened to me.
You claimed that this break-up could be the most favorable event of my life.


I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
I am moving forward with my life, whereas you were weeping and I was reveling.


There's something wrong, While it will take you months, But I'll be fine today.
There seems to be a discrepancy that will trouble you for several months, but I will be alright in the present.


You said you would, be my life, be my dream, but will you tell me...
You promised to be the center of my being and my aspirations, so will you clarify...


Why you said you would, give me everything just to take it from me?
Why did you state that you would grant me all I desired, only to subsequently snatch it away?


I wish you warm nights and clear skies, But hear me you'll taste them on your own.
I wish you happiness and prosperity, but you will achieve them independently of me.


I need you, but not at this time, With regret I leave you all alone.
I require your companionship, just not at present, and I am apologetically deserting you.


I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
I am progressing forward, at the time you were crying and I was laughing in the corridor.


There's something wrong, While it will take you months, But I'll be fine today.
There appears to be an issue that will take several months for you to overcome, but I will be content today.


I'm moving on, while you were crying I was laughing in the hallway.
I am moving forward, while you were crying and I was laughing in the corridor.


There's something wrong, While it will take you months, But I'll be fine today.
There appears to be a complication that will take you months to resolve, but I am feeling alright today.




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