You've Been Getting Better
Unraveling Emotions: The Evolving Strain in 'You've Been Getting Better'
Lyrics
You've been getting better at hating me
The speaker observes an improvement in the other person's ability to dislike or resent them.
Things have changed a lot since we were both overseas
Both individuals experienced significant changes since their time overseas, suggesting a transformative period.
And I'm looking at your face through this broken screen
The speaker views the other person's face through a broken screen, indicating a distorted or incomplete perception.
Don't know why I want you to cry over me
The speaker is uncertain about the reasons behind their desire for the other person to cry over them.
You've been getting better at hating me
Repetition of the observation that the other person has become more proficient at harboring resentment.
Things have changed a lot since we were both overseas
Reiteration of the idea that significant changes occurred during their time overseas.
And I'm looking at your face through this broken screen
The speaker still perceives the other person's face through a broken screen, emphasizing the distorted view.
Don't know why I want you to cry over me
Continued uncertainty about the speaker's own desire for the other person to cry over them.
You've been getting better at hating me
Further emphasis on the other person's growing proficiency in disliking the speaker.
Things have changed a lot since we were both overseas
Restating that their experiences overseas had a significant impact on their lives.
And I'm looking at your face through this broken screen
Continued perception of the other person's face through a broken screen, suggesting persistent distortion.
Don't know why I want you to cry over me
Reiterating the speaker's puzzlement about their own desire for the other person's tears.
You've been getting better at hating me
Repetition of the observation that the other person has become more adept at harboring hatred.
Things have changed a lot since we were both overseas
Reiteration of the idea that their experiences overseas brought about substantial changes.
And I'm looking at your face through this broken screen
Emphasizing the continued distorted perception of the other person's face through a broken screen.
Don't know why I want you to cry over me
The speaker remains unsure about the motivation behind their desire for the other person's tears.
You've been getting better at hating me
Highlighting the ongoing improvement in the other person's ability to harbor resentment.
Things have changed a lot since we were both overseas
Restating the impact of overseas experiences on their lives.
And I'm looking at your face through this broken screen
Reiterating the persistent distortion in perceiving the other person's face through a broken screen.
Don't know why I want you to cry over me
Continued uncertainty about the reasons behind the speaker's desire for the other person to cry over them.
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