Lacking feelings and having feelings that are gone represent two different things to me. The feelings that you LACK gives me the impression that the person CAN'T give them for whatever reason. Feelings that are GONE hints that the feelings WERE there (and not lacking) but are now gone. Some people can't give to people the thing they may want the most - this can lead to an eventual break-up of the relationship. It doesn't make the person a bad or uncaring person - just not right for the one wanting more. Having been in a relationship at the time this song was released and having those very same thoughts as the lyrics made me realize that what I wanted and needed from my partner he completely lacked and would never be able to give me. Because of that my feelings were gone and I never got them back. We moved on.
Char
I wouldn't edit any lyrics or written word of anyone. I may not agree with their words but they reflect the thoughts and times of the writer. I have the choice of not listening to them if I don't agree with them however. I love that words give us an insight into people we would not otherwise know - even if it is just a bit. And we all are free to interpret them how we as individuals wish. It's a wonderful dynamic to life - the written word. My name is Charlene and I am a "readaholic"! LOL
Char
Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there! You know who you are!!
