Something It's Not
Love's Deceptive Dance: Conor Hughes' Emotional Journey
Lyrics
3 months down the line
Expressing the passage of time, 3 months into a situation.
We don’t know where we are
Uncertainty about the current status or location of the relationship.
And I text to say I miss you
Sending a text to convey missing the person.
But we’re not that far
Despite missing, physical distance isn't significant.
I tried to say that I was fine with misery
Claiming acceptance of misery but words have a strong impact.
Baby, every word you say just takes control of me
Partner's words have a powerful influence.
I need to let go baby, give you all away
Feeling the need to let go and surrender everything.
We were talking ‘bout our kids but now the thought is strange
Shift from discussing future children to a now awkward topic.
I was feeling good, but now it comes in waves
Emotional state fluctuates, coming in waves.
And I didn’t see it then but I became your slave
Realization of becoming emotionally enslaved.
Hey there little darling won’t you stay a while
Inviting someone to stay and share a moment.
I could hold back your hair while I smile at your smile
Offering comfort and support through difficult times.
This don’t feel like love because it makes me feel good
Doubting if the current feeling is genuine love as it provides pleasure.
I keep on listening to your voice notes and I’m falling for you
Repeatedly listening to voice notes, developing feelings.
You got to tell me how you’re feeling cos I know its a lie
Seeking honesty about the partner's feelings, suspecting deception.
I tend to read too much in to it, make it something it’s not.
Tendency to overanalyze and misinterpret, making it more than it is.
I’ve been writing letters to the atmosphere
Expressing emotions through letters to an intangible recipient.
Wishing I could show you, wish that you were here
Wishing to share feelings with the absent person.
I can’t go back to loving you like I did before
Unable to return to a previous level of love due to changed circumstances.
When your letter told me you were feeling miserable
Learning about partner's misery through a letter.
I never went to church but lord I wish I had
Regret for not having a religious connection, wishing for understanding.
Baby if this brings you happiness then I will understand
Willing to accept the partner's happiness even if it contrasts with personal choices.
I was saving for a ring so I could marry you darling
Originally saving for a marriage proposal, but priorities have changed.
But now I need to pay for all these things that I don’t do.
Financial consequences of not following through on initial plans.
Hey there little darling won’t you stay a while
Repeated invitation for the person to stay and share moments.
I could hold back your hair while I smile at your smile
Offering comfort and a smile in the midst of difficulties.
This don’t feel like love because it makes me feel good
Questioning the authenticity of the current emotion, associating it with pleasure.
I keep on listening to your voice notes and I’m falling for you
Continued emotional connection through voice notes, deepening feelings.
You got to tell me how you’re feeling cos I know its a lie
Insisting on truthful communication about the partner's feelings.
I tend to read too much in to it, make it something it’s not.
Reiterating the tendency to misinterpret and exaggerate emotions.
This don’t feel like love because it makes me feel good
Repeating doubts about the authenticity of the emotion, associated with pleasure.
I keep on listening to your voice notes and I’m falling for you
Ongoing emotional attachment through voice notes, intensifying feelings.
You got to tell me how you’re feeling cos I know its a lie
Emphasizing the need for honest expression of the partner's emotions.
I tend to read too much in to it, make it something it’s not.
Reiterating the tendency to misinterpret and exaggerate emotions.
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