Lyrics
I can't be the only one
Expressing the feeling of not being the only person with a particular experience or emotion.
I can't be the only one
Reiteration of the sentiment that the singer is not alone in their feelings.
I can't be the only one
Continued emphasis on the idea that others share the same emotions or experiences.
I can't be the only one
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the theme that the singer is not the only one feeling this way.
That feels too hard and loves too quickly
Describing the dual nature of feeling intense emotions and falling in love quickly.
I pull myself too far and my throat get thick with strain
Expressing the physical and emotional strain of pushing oneself too hard.
And it pains me to say a single word on time
Difficulty in articulating thoughts and feelings, suggesting internal struggles.
I build castles out of paper, watch them all fall down
Metaphorically building fragile structures (castles) that easily crumble, symbolizing vulnerability.
I said I'd hit you later but I think I call you back right now
Contradicting a prior commitment, possibly due to an immediate emotional need.
And I know for a fact you're around
Awareness that someone significant is present.
When you're lying on my bed on your phone,
Describing a scenario where the person of interest is lying on the singer's bed while using their phone.
I think that I would rather be alone
Expressing a preference for solitude over the current situation.
When you're lying on my bed on your phone,
Reiteration of the desire to be alone despite the other person's presence.
I think that I would rather be alone
Reaffirming the preference for solitude.
I can't be the only one
Restating the overarching theme of not being the only one with certain emotions or experiences.
I can't be the only one
Reiteration of the singer's belief that they are not alone in their feelings.
I can't be the only one
Continued emphasis on the shared nature of the emotions described.
I can't be the only one
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the idea that others can relate to the singer's emotions.
That feels too hard and loves too quickly
Restating the intense and quick nature of emotions and love.
I pull myself too far and my throat get thick with strain
Reiteration of the physical and emotional strain from overexertion.
And it pains me to say a single word on time
Difficulty in timely communication, possibly due to internal struggles.
I know I talked your ear off, felt it all pour out
Reflecting on a conversation where the singer shared a lot, possibly too much.
You said you didn't mind, but I bet you could have done without that
Acknowledging that the other person may not have been comfortable with the level of disclosure.
I guess I was just starved for contact
Recognizing a need for human connection and communication.
When you're lying on my bed on your phone,
Repeating the scenario of the person lying on the bed using their phone.
I think that I would rather be alone
Reaffirming the preference for solitude despite the other person's presence.
When you're lying on my bed on your phone,
Reiteration of the desire to be alone even when the other person is present on the bed.
I think that I would rather be alone
Reaffirming the preference for solitude.
I can't be the only one
Restating the belief that others share the same emotions or experiences.
I can't be the only one
Reiteration of the idea that the singer is not the only one feeling a certain way.
I can't be the only one
Continued emphasis on the shared nature of the emotions described.
I can't be the only one
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the theme that others can relate to the singer's emotions.
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