Hands to Myself
Silent Longing: Unspoken Desires in Ashley Kutcher's Melodic Confession
Lyrics
I know we probably wouldn’t be good together
The speaker acknowledges that a romantic relationship with the person in question might not be a good idea.
I know you talked about that girl likes she’s your forever
The person has spoken about another girl as if she is his long-term partner or soulmate.
And I know that I’m probably patiently waiting for never
The speaker is aware that waiting for a romantic connection with the person may be in vain or never materialize.
And I wonder when I layed next to you, were you thinking of her
The speaker wonders if, during intimate moments, the person thinks about the mentioned girl.
But It’s really my fault, cause I never told how much I really think about you
The speaker admits fault for not expressing how much they think about and desire the person.
How much I really want you
The speaker reveals a strong desire for the person.
And it’s really all my fault
The speaker takes responsibility for not making a romantic move when the opportunity presented itself.
Cause I never made my move on you when I had the chance to
The missed chance is emphasized as the speaker never acted when there was an opportunity.
But I don’t really to understand you
The speaker expresses a lack of understanding about the person's actions or feelings.
So I keep my hands to myself now
The speaker decides to keep their hands to themselves, suggesting a commitment to avoiding physical advances.
But I don’t want to keep my hands to myself now
Despite the decision, the speaker admits a desire not to restrain themselves physically.
I know you only call when when it’s late and you’re lonely
The person typically contacts the speaker only late at night when feeling lonely.
I know that I always hope it’s your name when my phone rings
The speaker hopes for the person's call and feels disappointment when it's not received.
And I know it all sounds crazy, I know you will never call me baby
The speaker acknowledges the irrationality of their feelings, realizing the person will not reciprocate the same emotions.
Still I ignore the warnings, I think about you I can’t sleep
Despite warnings, the speaker cannot stop thinking about the person and struggles to sleep.
But It’s really my fault, cause I never told how much I really think about you
Reiteration of the speaker's fault for not expressing their thoughts and desires to the person.
How much I really want you
Restating the strong desire for the person.
And it’s really all my fault
Reiterating the speaker's responsibility for missed romantic opportunities.
Cause I never made my move on you when I had the chance to
Emphasizing the regret for not making a move when the chance was present.
But I don’t really to understand you
Expressing the speaker's difficulty in understanding the person's actions or feelings.
So I keep my hands to myself now
The speaker chooses to refrain from physical contact despite the desire not to.
But I don’t want to keep my hands to myself now
Despite the decision, the speaker expresses a desire to break the self-imposed physical restraint.
But It’s really my fault, cause I never told how much I really think about you
Reiterating the speaker's fault for not expressing their thoughts and desires to the person.
How much I really want you
Reiterating the strong desire for the person.
And it’s really all my fault
Emphasizing the speaker's responsibility for missed romantic opportunities.
Cause I never told you how I could move on and live without you
The speaker acknowledges the ability to move on and live without the person but expresses a reluctance to do so.
But I just really never want to
Despite the ability to move on, the speaker expresses a strong reluctance to do so.
So I keep my hands to myself now
Choosing to maintain physical restraint despite the desire not to.
But I don’t want to keep my hands to myself now
Despite the decision, the speaker expresses a desire to break the self-imposed physical restraint.
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