Lyrics
Back then I should've known it
Reflecting on a past moment, realizing a missed understanding or opportunity.
I'm the girl from Arizona
Identifying as a person from Arizona, establishing a personal background.
That you met when you were going to class
Recalling a meeting during the time the listener was heading to class.
I colored you indifferent
Expressing that the narrator influenced the listener's emotions or opinions.
Now we're kissing in your kitchen
Describing a current intimate moment of kissing in the kitchen.
As you pray that you're still holding me back
Speculating that the listener may be holding back emotionally during the intimate moment.
Am I going to war
Questioning if the relationship is facing a significant challenge or if it's a more localized issue.
Or just a state over
-I wanna be your best case girl
Expressing a desire to be the best possible romantic choice, even in challenging circumstances, and offering support in difficult times.
In a perfect world
-I'd be ok sticking around
-Call me when you're up all night
-Cause you lost this fight
-I'll come and see you when the city's too loud
-Okay?
Seeking confirmation or agreement from the listener regarding the expressed sentiments.
Okay?
-Love me like you mean it
Asking for genuine and meaningful love from the listener.
In October I'll be leaving
Announcing plans to leave in October, expressing disillusionment with certain aspects of life, possibly related to family history.
To the place of my mother's first words
-I've recently concluded
-I'm entirely disillusioned
-With mountains and pleasantries and men in white shirts, but
-Am I going to war
Repeating the uncertainty about the nature and scale of a potential conflict or challenge in the relationship.
Or just a state over
-I wanna be your best case girl
Reiterating the desire to be the best for the listener, offering companionship during tough times, and seeking validation.
In a perfect world
-I'd be ok sticking around
-Call me when you're up all night
-Cause you lost this fight
-I'll come and see you when the city's too loud
-Okay?
Repeating the request for agreement or acknowledgment from the listener.
Okay?
-Am I going to war
Repeating the uncertainty about the potential conflict or challenge and its scale.
Or just a state over
-Am I going to war
-Or just a state over
-I wanna be your best case girl
Reiterating the commitment to being the best choice, providing support, and offering to be there during difficult moments.
In a perfect world
-I'd be ok sticking around
-Call me when you're up all night
-Cause you lost this fight
-I'll come and see you when the city's too loud
-Okay?
Seeking confirmation or agreement regarding the expressed sentiments one last time.
Okay?
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