Girlfriends
Navigating Love's Maze: Blossom Caldarone's Melody of Relationship Complexity
Lyrics
You called me again with a problem
You reached out to me again with a problem
It's not the first time
This isn't the first time you've sought my help
Last night you were crying this morning, you tell me you're fine
Last night, you were upset, but this morning, you claim to be fine
I want to know what happened, and who should I blame
I want to understand what happened and who is to blame
If you're in the wrong, I'll still love you the same
Even if you're at fault, my love for you remains unchanged
Bring me a problem, I'll try to make it ok
Present me with a problem, and I'll try to help make it okay
We're sitting in silence and you're staring through me
We're sitting in silence, and you seem distant
A lady looks on thinks we're love's young dream
Onlookers may perceive us as the embodiment of young love
I've tried reading your mind and asking you too
I've attempted to understand your thoughts, both by guessing and asking
But you can't do conversation, it's not what boys do
But engaging in conversation seems challenging for you, contrary to societal expectations for boys
I feel like your lover, your sister, your mother
I feel like I play multiple roles for you – lover, sister, mother
And your friends don't check in quite enough
Your friends don't check in often enough
You've been through a lot and
You've faced hardships, and
I want to help you but I can't do it all
I want to assist you, but I can't do everything
It's left me confused, is that what girlfriends are for?
This situation has left me puzzled, wondering if this is the role of girlfriends
It's not always easy to say how you feel
Expressing emotions isn't always easy
But it's 2020 darlin', it's time to be real
Given the current year (2020 in the lyrics), it's time for honesty and authenticity
Tell me what you're thinking I promise that I'm listening
Tell me what's on your mind; I assure you I'm attentive
We can't just keep on drinking when things aren't ideal
We can't rely on alcohol to cope when things aren't ideal
You know that I've been through this before but
Although I've experienced similar situations before,
I'll do it again for the one I adore
I'm willing to go through it again for the one I love
I feel like your lover, your sister, your mother
Reiteration of playing multiple roles – lover, sister, mother
And your friends don't check in quite enough
Similar to line 14, your friends don't check in enough
You've been through a lot and
Reiteration of facing difficulties
I want to help you but I can't do it all
I want to support you, but I have limitations
It's left me confused, is that what girlfriends are for?
This continues to leave me perplexed about the expectations placed on girlfriends
I FEEL LIKE YOUR LOVER, YOUR SISTER, YOUR MOTHER
Reiteration of playing multiple roles – lover, sister, mother
AND YOUR FRIENDS DON'T CHECK IN QUITE ENOUGH
Similar to lines 14 and 28, your friends' support is lacking
YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH A LOT AND
Reiteration of facing difficulties
I WANT TO HELP YOU BUT I CAN'T DO IT ALL
Reiteration of the desire to help but acknowledging limitations
IT'S LEFT ME CONFUSED, IS THAT WHAT GIRLFRIENDS ARE FOR?
This repetition underscores the confusion about the role of girlfriends
It's left me confused, is that what girlfriends are for?
The ongoing confusion about the expectations placed on girlfriends
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