Lyrics
Something about you made me feel good just for a second
Something about the person made the speaker feel good briefly.
And something about me made you feel good just for a second
Something about the speaker made the person feel good briefly.
I'm holding my breath
The speaker is holding their breath, possibly in anticipation or hesitation.
I don't wanna say it but we don't make sense
The speaker doesn't want to say something, indicating a reluctance, and they feel the relationship doesn't make sense.
Got nothing in common
There is a lack of commonality between the speaker and the person.
Won't make a big deal
The speaker won't make a big deal out of the situation.
But it kinda feels like it is
Despite not making a big deal, it feels significant to the speaker.
When it isn't
Contrasting with the feeling, the situation may not be as significant as it seems.
I, I
Repetition of "I" suggests personal reflection or emphasis.
couldn't stay all night
The speaker couldn't stay all night.
couldn't stay all night if i
Reiteration of the inability to stay all night.
tried
The speaker tried but staying all night wouldn't feel right.
it wouldn't feel right
Staying wouldn't feel right, different from a previous experience.
not like the last time
Comparing the current situation with a past one, suggesting a change or deterioration.
it wouldn't be fair
Staying wouldn't be fair, possibly alluding to honesty or fairness in relationships.
I'll just leave it there
The speaker decides to leave the situation as it is.
it's not like a bandaid
Contrasting with a quick fix, the speaker acknowledges that removing the issue won't bring immediate relief.
when i rip it off i won't feel better
The act of removing a metaphorical bandaid won't provide emotional healing.
even though i didn't love you
Despite not loving the person, the speaker appreciated how they made them feel when together.
i loved the way u made me feel back together
Expressing the positive impact of the person on the speaker's emotions.
Oh
An exclamation expressing emotion or realization.
I'm holding my breath
Repetition of holding breath, indicating tension or suspense.
I don't wanna say it but we don't make sense
Similar to lines 5 and 26, emphasizing the lack of compatibility.
No we never did
Asserting that the lack of compatibility existed from the beginning.
I won't make a big deal
The speaker won't make a big deal out of it, reinforcing a nonchalant attitude.
but it kinda feels like it is
Despite downplaying, it feels significant to the speaker.
when it isn't
Contrasting the perceived significance with the actual importance.
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