Fortnight
Expressions
supposed to be
Used to describe something that was planned or expected to happen, but did not happen.
"I was supposed to be sent away"
The speaker expected to be taken to a hospital or a special facility for help, but it never occurred.
In songwriting, this often suggests a person struggling with mental health who felt they needed professional help.
sent away
To be forced to go to another place, like a boarding school, hospital, or prison.
"I was supposed to be sent away"
Being moved to a place to deal with her problems or drinking.
This phrase carries a heavy emotion, implying a loss of freedom or a need for recovery.
come and get
To arrive at a place to pick someone up or collect something.
"But they forgot to come and get me"
The people who were meant to take her away never arrived.
This creates a feeling of being forgotten or left alone in a bad situation.
functioning alcoholic
A person who drinks too much alcohol but still manages to go to work and live a normal-looking life.
"I was a functioning alcoholic"
The speaker had a serious drinking problem, but she was good at hiding it from others.
This highlights a secret struggle where the person acts okay on the outside but is hurting on the inside.
all of this to say
A phrase used to summarize a long story or to get to the main point.
"All of this to say, I hope you're okay"
Despite all her personal problems, her main point is that she still cares about the listener.
Commonly used in letters or deep conversations to transition from personal details to a message for the other person.
to blame
To be responsible for something bad that happened.
"And no one here's to blame"
She is saying that no specific person should be punished or called 'bad' for the breakup.
This is often used to show a complicated situation where things just went wrong naturally.
what about
Used to ask for information or to bring up a specific topic for discussion.
"But what about your quiet treason?"
She is asking him to explain his secret betrayal or the ways he was unfaithful.
'Treason' is a very strong word for betrayal, usually meaning a crime against a country, but here it means a crime against their love.
for a fortnight
For a period of two weeks.
"And for a fortnight there, we were forever"
Their relationship lasted only two weeks, but it felt like it would last a lifetime.
'Fortnight' is a term used mostly in British English. Using it suggests a specific, short amount of time.
run into
To meet someone by chance or unexpectedly.
"Run into you sometimes"
Seeing her ex-boyfriend occasionally in their neighborhood.
Usually implies a slightly awkward or unplanned meeting.
ask about the weather
To talk about unimportant things because you don't know what else to say (small talk).
"ask about the weather"
They have very shallow, polite conversations to avoid talking about their past or their feelings.
The weather is the most common topic for 'small talk' when people are being distant.
turned into
To become something different; to transform.
"turned into good neighbors"
The relationship changed from being lovers to just being people who live near each other.
This sounds ironic because it is difficult to be 'good neighbors' with someone you loved intensely.
stuck in
Unable to move from a place or escape a situation.
"stuck in an endless February"
She feels like she is trapped in a cold, dark, and sad time that will never end.
February is often seen as the coldest or most depressing month in the Northern Hemisphere.
move-on
To stop thinking about a past relationship and start living your life again.
"I took the miracle move-on drug"
She tried to find a fast, 'magic' way to forget her ex, perhaps through medicine or a new distraction.
The term 'drug' here might be a metaphor for a quick fix that didn't actually work.
ruining my life
Making someone's life very bad, unhappy, or difficult.
"And I love you, it's ruining my life"
Her love for him is so painful and distracting that she can't function normally.
This is a dramatic expression used to show that love has become a burden or a source of suffering.
comment on
To give an opinion or make a remark about something.
"comment on my sweater"
He makes a small, unimportant remark about her clothes to be polite.
Another example of shallow small talk that hides deep feelings.
thought of
To consider doing something or to have an idea in your mind.
"Thought of callin' ya"
She considered calling him because she misses him.
None
pick up
To answer a telephone call.
"but you won't pick up"
He refuses to answer her phone calls.
This shows a one-sided struggle where she wants to talk but he is ignoring her.
start up
To begin operating or to make an engine begin working.
"But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch me"
The car (or her heart/life) won't function properly until she has his physical presence.
A metaphor for how she feels broken and only he can 'fix' her.