Not Even Close
Navigating Love's Turbulence: Not Even Close
Lyrics
I say you've stop trying since I told you that I loved you
The person believes their partner has stopped putting effort into the relationship since expressing love.
I know that you don't buy it when I say it's fine
The partner is skeptical when told everything is fine, indicating a lack of belief in reassurances.
Been like this a while but you tell me it's all in my head
Despite the partner denying it, there's a persistent feeling that something is wrong in the relationship.
I won't call it lying if you don't call it compromise
The person doesn't consider it lying if the partner avoids calling it compromise, suggesting a nuanced view of their disagreements.
Oh baby baby baby
An affectionate address to the partner, emphasizing the emotional weight of the situation.
I know things are shaky now
Acknowledgment that the relationship is currently unstable or uncertain.
You're still my favorite and it's not even close
Despite the challenges, the partner remains the favorite, emphasizing a strong emotional connection.
My mom thinks we can make it
The person mentions their mom's optimism about the relationship's potential for success.
And I don't want to let her down
Expressing a desire not to disappoint the mother's hope for the relationship.
I know we fight like hell and I think you're growing weary
Acknowledgment of frequent conflicts and a perception that the partner is becoming tired of the disagreements.
Stay till the final bell and then you'll be gone
Encouraging the partner to stay committed until the end despite the challenges.
And Ain't it just like you to smile when you don't hear me
Noting a characteristic response of the partner – smiling when not hearing the speaker and potentially ignoring them.
And tell me that I've be right all along all along
The partner validates the speaker's views after a period of disagreement.
Oh baby baby baby
A repetition of the affectionate address, underscoring the emotional intensity of the situation.
I know things are shaky now
Reiteration of the relationship's instability despite the emotional connection.
You're still my favorite and it's not even close
Despite challenges, the partner remains the favorite, emphasizing emotional prioritization.
My mom thinks we can make it
Reaffirmation of the mother's belief in the relationship's potential success.
And I don't want to let her down
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to not letting their mother down.
Oh baby baby baby
Repeated affectionate address, highlighting the ongoing emotional struggle.
I still think it's crazy how
Expressing disbelief or surprise at the partner's actions or feelings when physically apart.
When we're away you think you miss me the most
Despite distance, the partner claims to miss the speaker the most, indicating a strong emotional bond.
My mom thinks we can make it
Recurrence of the mother's optimism about the relationship's potential.
And I don't want to let her down
Commitment to not disappointing the mother's expectations for the relationship.
Oh baby baby baby
Reiteration of the emotional struggle despite affection.
I know things are shaky now
Confirmation of the ongoing instability in the relationship.
You're still my favorite and it's not even close
Despite challenges, the partner remains the favorite, underlining emotional significance.
My mom thinks we can make it
Reaffirmation of the mother's optimistic view of the relationship.
And I don't want to let her down
Commitment to not letting the mother down, emphasizing external expectations on the relationship.
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