Quite Like You
Unveiling Love's Complexity: Quite Like You by Andy Shauf
Lyrics
Jeremy's so stoned I'd be surprised
Jeremy is under the influence of drugs, and it would be unexpected if he noticed Sherry's tears.
If he saw the tears in Sherry's eyes
Speculation that Jeremy is unaware of Sherry's emotional state, specifically her tears.
She's standing in the corner staring at the floor
Sherry is isolated, looking down, possibly distressed or avoiding eye contact.
I wonder what the hell he did this time
The narrator wonders about Jeremy's actions, suggesting a history of questionable behavior.
Normally I wouldn't care to be so bold
The narrator usually wouldn't be so forward but is compelled to inquire about Sherry's well-being.
Tonight I think I'll ask her what is wrong
Expressing the intention to ask Sherry about her troubles tonight.
She seems a bit embarrassed and I understand
Sherry appears embarrassed, and the narrator empathizes with her feelings.
I say, I wish that you were having a good time
The narrator wishes Sherry could enjoy herself despite the situation.
She says, you know I've never really met someone like you
Sherry acknowledges the narrator as a unique person, expressing a connection.
You know I've never really met someone like you
Reiteration of Sherry's recognition of the narrator's uniqueness.
I'm not one to speak up but I've had a few
The narrator, after having a few drinks, decides to speak up despite not typically doing so.
So I start cutting Jeremy right in two
The narrator metaphorically criticizes Jeremy, suggesting a desire to protect Sherry.
I said, I don't know what you see in him,
The narrator questions Sherry's attraction to Jeremy, pointing out his negative impact.
It seems to me all he ever does is bring you down
Expresses the narrator's perception that Jeremy consistently brings Sherry down.
I'm spilling my drink as I really start
The narrator, emotionally charged, spills a drink as the confrontation intensifies.
Tearing one of my best friends apart
The narrator acknowledges the severity of criticizing a close friend (Jeremy).
She's getting uneasy and my drunken speech ends
Sherry becomes uneasy, and the narrator's intoxicated speech comes to an end.
As my hand finds its way to hers
A physical connection is established as the narrator's hand reaches for Sherry's.
I say, you know I've never really met someone like you
Sherry, possibly moved by the narrator's sincerity, acknowledges their unique connection.
You know I've never really met someone like you
Reiteration of Sherry recognizing the narrator's distinctiveness.
Jeremy walks over and, to my surprise
Jeremy approaches, surprising the narrator, while Sherry shows physical affection towards him.
Sherry puts her arm around his side
Despite the confrontation, Sherry demonstrates closeness to Jeremy by putting her arm around him.
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