Who You Say You Are

Unveiling Truths: Eels' Reflection on Identity and Expectations
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Lyrics

For some time now

Expresses the duration of a recent period

Been alright on my own

Feeling fine or okay without company

Given the options

Given available choices or opportunities

I'd rather be alone

Prefering solitude over other options


Then you came along

An individual entered the speaker's life

And turned it upside down

Caused a significant change or disruption

And now I need to know

Desire to understand the newfound situation

Just what it is I found

Seeking clarity about the discovery


Are you who you say you are?

Questioning the authenticity of the person

Someone I'll know for long

Wondering if the person will remain in their life

Or someone who doesn't deserve a song

Questioning the worthiness of acknowledging this person


Charming accents

Attractive qualities hiding unappealing aspects

Mask ugly things

Concealing unpleasant realities

There's not a lot I know about

Limited knowledge about the person's intentions or offerings

What you stand to bring

Uncertainty regarding the person's contributions


And maybe it's all okay

Consideration that everything might be acceptable

And maybe I'm being unfair

Admitting the possibility of unfairness in judgment

But I learned the hard way

Learning from past experiences to be cautious

To be prepared

Preparedness due to previous hardships


Are you who I think you are?

Questioning the accuracy of personal perception of the person

Someone I'll know for long

Similar to line 12, questioning the longevity of the relationship

Or someone who doesn't deserve a song

Doubting the worthiness of acknowledging this person, similar to line 13

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