Red Flags
Unseen Red Flags: Navigating Doubt and Devotion in Chelsea Cutler's 'Red Flags'
Lyrics
Red flags
Expressing awareness of warning signs or signals in a relationship.
You look for red flags I've never seen
Noticing red flags that the speaker has not recognized before.
Star signs
Referencing astrological signs or symbols.
I'll watch the night sky, you don't believe me
Observing the night sky, possibly symbolizing searching for meaning or insight, while the partner may not believe in it.
And now you think you need a second
Suggesting the need for a second chance or opportunity.
You need a second, said you see right through me
Expressing transparency or vulnerability, but the partner claims to see through the speaker.
But I think you were the best thing
Acknowledging the partner as the best thing that has happened.
You were the best thing that ever happened to me
Reiterating the partner's significance in the speaker's life.
You've been living with your doubts, leavin' me in the dark
Partner harbors doubts, keeping the speaker in the dark.
And I've been tyin' ribbons for you all around my heart
The speaker is metaphorically tying ribbons around their heart, symbolizing emotional investment and effort.
Givin' you more than you gave me, now I'm fallin' apart
The speaker feels they are giving more than receiving, leading to emotional distress.
'Cause if I left tomorrow, I don't think you would follow me
If the speaker were to leave, doubts whether the partner would follow.
'Cause if I left tomorrow, I don't think you would follow me
Reiterating the uncertainty about the partner's commitment if the speaker were to depart.
Flaws, babe
The partner is searching for flaws that may not actually exist in the relationship.
You look for flaws, babe, that don't exist here
Highlighting the partner's tendency to find non-existent flaws.
But I stay
Despite the perceived flaws, the speaker chooses to stay in the relationship.
Yeah, I still stay 'cause I still need you
Staying in the relationship because the speaker still needs the partner.
And now you think you need a second
Repeating the theme of needing a second chance or understanding.
You need a second, said you see right through me
The partner claims to see through the speaker again.
But I think you were the best thing
Reiterating the partner as the best thing in the speaker's life.
You were the best thing that ever happened to me
Emphasizing the partner's importance in the speaker's perspective.
You've been living with your doubts, leavin' me in the dark
Partner's doubts continue, leaving the speaker in emotional darkness.
And I've been tyin' ribbons for you all around my heart
Continuing the metaphor of tying ribbons, indicating ongoing emotional effort.
Givin' you more than you gave me, now I'm fallin' apart
Reiterating the unequal emotional investment, leading to emotional breakdown.
'Cause if I left tomorrow, I don't think you would follow me
Expressing doubt about the partner's willingness to follow if the speaker decides to leave.
'Cause if I left tomorrow, I don't think you would follow me
Finalizing the doubt regarding the partner's willingness to follow the speaker if they choose to leave.
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