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Christine
The Red Hot Valentines Lyrics
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Cause my heart can't take it this time
If you say to me goodbye
We can never make this right
Are you that far from me
That you'd forget about the time we
Watched the sunrise from my car
(chorus)
And we'll say goodbye to what we had
And we'll say goodbye
Oh Christine, you're so mean
When you call me up and tell me
That we're better off as friends
And this distance never ends
So I'll sit home alone
'Til you call me up and tell me
That you've had some time to think
But I've had too much to drink
(chorus)
The lyrics to The Red Hot Valentines' song Christine describe a person's plea to their lover to not end their relationship because they still have feelings for them. The opening line sets the tone of the song, acknowledging that the person can't bear the thought of their lover leaving them. They're hoping to reconcile but know that it may not be possible once they part. The mention of forgetting about the time they spent together, watching the sunrise from their car and waking up in each other's arms, shows that the person is worried their lover may have already moved on emotionally.
The chorus repeats the phrase "say goodbye" emphasizing the fear of losing the relationship entirely. In the second verse, the person becomes more desperate as their lover informs them that they're better off as friends. They're frustrated by the distance that's been put between them and they find themselves drinking alone, hoping for a call from their lover who might miss them too. The repetition of Christine's name throughout the song shows their obsession with their lover, and their inability to let go of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Christine, don't be mean
The singer is pleading with Christine to be kind, implying that she has been unkind before.
Cause my heart can't take it this time
The singer says that he can't handle Christine's rejection this time because it has hurt him before.
If you say to me goodbye
The singer fears that Christine will break up with him.
We can never make this right
If Christine breaks up with the singer, their relationship will be damaged beyond repair.
Are you that far from me
The singer is wondering if Christine has become distant from him.
That you'd forget about the time we
The singer has fond memories of spending time with Christine.
Watched the sunrise from my car
One of the memories that the singer has with Christine is watching the sunrise together.
And you woke up in my arms
The singer recalls fondly how Christine fell asleep in his arms.
(chorus)
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer and Christine will say goodbye, implying that they will eventually break up.
Oh Christine, you're so mean
The singer accuses Christine of being cruel when she suggests that they're better off as friends.
When you call me up and tell me
Christine has contacted the singer to discuss their relationship.
That we're better off as friends
Christine thinks that they should end the romantic relationship and remain friends.
And this distance never ends
The singer is worried that their relationship will deteriorate further if they break up.
So I'll sit home alone
The singer is feeling dejected and alone after his conversation with Christine.
Til you call me up and tell me
The singer is waiting for Christine to contact him again.
That you've had some time to think
The singer hopes that Christine will have reevaluated her decision about breaking up with him.
But I've had too much to drink
The singer has been drinking as he waits for Christine, which implies that he is upset about their relationship.
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.