You Only
Love's Loneliness: Caleb Mills' 'You Only' Unveils Midnight Yearnings
Lyrics
2 am text why don't you come over
Inviting someone to come over at 2 am through a text message.
You been downtown so I know you're not sober at all
Noting the person's recent visit to downtown, indicating they may be intoxicated.
And I been drinking alone
Expressing the singer's loneliness as they drink alone.
Still got your earrings sitting on my nightstand
Remnants of the person, symbolized by their earrings, still present in the singer's space.
Thursday I told myself it wouldn't ever happen again
Reflecting on a previous resolution (Thursday) not to repeat certain actions, but it's Friday now.
But it's Friday now
Continuation of the previous line, indicating a lapse in self-discipline.
I don't want it to be like this
Expressing a desire for a different situation or relationship.
But it's hard to breathe without your kiss
Highlighting the emotional difficulty of being without the person's kiss.
You only call me when you're sipping on some red wine
Pointing out that the person only reaches out when consuming red wine.
You only miss me when you're lonely after midnight
Highlighting the person's tendency to miss the singer when feeling lonely after midnight.
You only hold my hand when we're faking love
Suggesting that physical closeness (holding hands) only occurs when pretending to be in love.
You only want me when nobody buys you drinks at the bar
Implying that the person's interest arises when others aren't buying them drinks at the bar.
You only need me when somebody else breaks your heart
Indicating that the person seeks the singer's support when someone else breaks their heart.
To me it doesn't seem like you'll ever want me
Expressing doubt about the person ever genuinely wanting a deeper connection.
But I'm in love with you only
Despite doubts, affirming that the singer is in love with the person exclusively.
Every other weekend babe best believe me
Describing a routine where the person is present every other weekend.
Clothes on the floor and friends on the TV
Painting a scene with clothes on the floor and friends on the TV, suggesting a casual atmosphere.
Nobody told me life was gonna be this way
Expressing surprise or disappointment at the unexpected challenges of life.
I'm giving all of me not even getting half of you
Conveying a sense of imbalance in the relationship, with the singer giving more than receiving.
But tell me where to come pick you up and I'll be there soon
Offering to pick up the person, showing a willingness to make an effort despite the challenges.
You only call me when you're sipping on some red wine
Reiteration of the person's tendency to reach out while consuming red wine.
You only miss me when you're lonely after midnight
Re-emphasizing the person's pattern of missing the singer during lonely moments after midnight.
You only hold my hand when we're faking love
Highlighting the superficiality of physical closeness, occurring only when faking love.
You only want me when nobody buys you drinks at the bar
Pointing out the person's interest when others at the bar are not buying them drinks.
You only need me when somebody else breaks your heart
Noting the person's reliance on the singer when someone else causes heartbreak.
To me it doesn't seem like you'll ever want me
Reiterating the doubt about the person's genuine interest in a deeper connection.
But I'm in love with you only
Despite doubts, reaffirming the singer's exclusive love for the person.
Sipping on a whiskey drink yeah it really makes me think
Reflecting on thoughts stimulated by sipping on a whiskey drink.
About all your things sitting by the kitchen sink
Thinking about the person's belongings and their constant presence in the singer's space.
Wish you'd come pick em up cause I'm sick and tired of
Expressing frustration and a desire for the person to retrieve their belongings.
Seeing you in everything
Being reminded of the person through their things, making it difficult for the singer to move on.
You only call me when you're sipping on some red wine
Reiteration of the person's pattern of reaching out while consuming red wine.
You only miss me when you're lonely after midnight
Re-emphasizing the person's tendency to miss the singer during lonely moments after midnight.
You only hold my hand when we're faking love
Highlighting the superficiality of physical closeness, occurring only when faking love.
You only want me when nobody buys you drinks at the bar
Pointing out the person's interest when others at the bar are not buying them drinks.
You only need me when somebody else breaks your heart
Noting the person's reliance on the singer when someone else causes heartbreak.
To me it doesn't seem like you'll ever want me
Reiterating the doubt about the person's genuine interest in a deeper connection.
But I'm in love with you only
Despite doubts, reaffirming the singer's exclusive love for the person.
You only
Emphasizing the exclusivity of the singer's feelings towards the person.
You only
Repeating the exclus
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