Lyrics
I knew you would call back eventually
I anticipated your eventual call back.
Had a feeling I would hate what your decision would be
I expected to dislike the decision you would make.
All those songs were ours, all those dreams
Our shared memories were reflected in the songs and dreams we had together.
The first time your voice hasn’t put me at ease
This is the first time your voice hasn't reassured or comforted me.
Pocket change, you told me we were better
You assured me we were in a better situation, but it turned out to be insignificant or of little value (pocket change).
You sold me out for your downtown
You betrayed me for a more urban lifestyle (downtown).
When someone feels like they should be there
When someone believes they should be present or involved.
And nothing feels real anymore
Nothing in life seems genuine or authentic anymore.
Nothing feels real anymore
Expressing the repetition of the feeling that nothing is real.
Nothing feels real anymore
Continuing the sentiment that nothing feels real anymore.
Can’t you see how much I adored
Asking if the person can recognize the depth of admiration and love.
Been worse before than I am now
Implies the current situation is not as bad as it has been in the past.
If that’s a lie, oh well, I’m sticking to it
Even if it's not entirely truthful, the speaker is committed to this perspective.
I know you’re having fun while I’m wallowing
Aware that the other person is enjoying themselves while the speaker is suffering emotionally.
Guess we’ve got different ways of getting through it
Recognizing different coping mechanisms for dealing with challenges.
How did I know that you’d be better
Anticipating that the other person will have a better life.
You sold me out for your downtown
Reiterating the betrayal for a more appealing lifestyle.
Now I’m spun out
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or distraught.
Pocket change all falls down
The insignificant or valueless nature of the relationship becomes evident.
On the floor
Symbolizing the breakdown or collapse of the relationship with pocket change falling to the floor.
Nothing feels real anymore
Reiterating the theme that nothing feels authentic in life anymore.
Nothing feels real anymore
Continuing the expression that nothing feels real in the current emotional state.
Can’t you see how much I adored
Reiterating the depth of love and admiration that the speaker once had.
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