Lyrics
13 was the glitch, but we said no
Refers to the age of 13 as a difficult period or issue, which they chose to reject or deny.
14 was the stitch, but it ain’t hold
Suggests that at age 14, there was an attempt to mend something, but it didn't work out or last.
15, life saw what we couldn’t see, we started dancing through the city streets
At age 15, they started seeing life differently, enjoying moments, and being carefree, symbolized by dancing in the city streets.
and with my two left feet there’s only so far we’d go
Despite feeling awkward or unskilled ("two left feet"), progress was limited due to personal limitations.
so you told me not to call you a waitress
The person was advised not to label their partner as a "waitress," possibly implying not to define or limit them.
you told me that you didn’t have the patience
Partner lacks patience or interest in certain things, possibly hinting at relationship struggles or differences.
i said baby there’s a bullet in my chest
Metaphorically, expressing deep emotional pain or distress ("bullet in my chest") to the partner.
you told me not to call you a waitress
Reiterates the advice not to label the partner as a "waitress," highlighting its significance in their dynamic.
you said baby, just you wait, i’m gon’ be famous
Partner expresses ambition to achieve fame or success, indicating personal aspirations apart from the relationship.
i guess a heartbeat wasn’t worth the stress
Implies that the stress of maintaining the relationship was not worth the emotional strain or effort.
well i wish you the best
Expresses goodwill towards the partner despite the challenges faced in the relationship.
yeah i wish you the best
Repeats the wish for the partner's well-being, emphasizing the sentiment.
yeah i wish you the best
-yeah i wish you the best
-16 was the trick, i know you know
Describes an incident or situation marked by deceit or manipulation, which the speaker believes the partner is aware of.
cuz 17 was the trip, and you let go
Refers to an event at age 17 where the partner decided to let go or end the relationship.
18, anything goes
At age 18, there's a sense of liberation or embracing a new phase with no restrictions.
if our love was a runway, then i’ll let you grow
Compares their love to a runway, implying allowing the partner to grow or move forward.
she told me to call her an uber
The partner instructs the speaker to call a ride service for her, suggesting a desire to leave or move on.
she told me that i never really knew her
Feeling of not truly understanding the partner's inner self or true nature.
i said maybe not but maybe i can try
The speaker acknowledges the lack of complete understanding but expresses willingness to make an effort.
10 minutes till your chariot arrives, let’s chat
Counting down to the departure of the partner, indicating a limited time for conversation or closure.
she talked about the dreams that she’s missing
The partner discusses unfulfilled dreams, which deepens the speaker's feelings for her.
i fell in love with her again while i was listening
The speaker's emotional connection strengthens while the partner shares her dreams.
but when i tried to bring the bullet up again
When attempting to revisit a difficult topic (symbolized by "bullet"), the partner avoids or dismisses it.
she said we’ll always be imaginary friends
The partner suggests that their bond will always remain as an imaginative or unreal connection.
i hope you find that song you heard in venice all those years ago
Wishing the partner finds something significant they once experienced together, expressing goodwill.
i hope you can forgive yourself for the things you wish i didn’t know
Hoping the partner can come to terms with personal secrets or regrets, extending understanding and forgiveness.
i hope you can look at your reflection and know there’s more to you than what you see
Encouraging the partner to recognize their value beyond superficial appearances or self-perceptions.
at least to me
Expresses the speaker's personal perception of the partner, indicating deeper feelings or connections.
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