Maybe UR Right
Navigating Shadows: Grey Oakes' Reflection on Self-Discovery
Lyrics
I tried everything, they don't even know me like that
The speaker has attempted various things, but others are not familiar with their true self.
I'm on the brink still finding the strength to hold back
The speaker is on the edge but is trying hard to restrain themselves.
I stare at the ceiling, never thought I could scale that
The speaker is amazed at their progress, feeling like they've achieved something significant.
On top of the mountain, why take the time to yell back
Despite being successful, the speaker sees no point in responding to negativity or criticism.
You wanna believe that I messed, that I changed
Others may want to believe that the speaker has made mistakes or changed, but the speaker denies it.
No, I never want to add regrets to your name
The speaker doesn't want to cause any regrets or negative consequences for the person they're addressing.
I saw all the tears, Amie shirt still got the stains
The speaker recalls a past emotional moment, indicated by the stains on a shirt, possibly linked to someone named Amie.
I'm willing to say
The speaker is ready to communicate something.
Maybe you're right, about me
The speaker acknowledges the possibility of the other person being correct about them.
Let you decide, while I leave
They allow the other person to make decisions while they distance themselves.
I drive all night
The speaker spends nights driving, potentially to escape or contemplate.
Still close your eyes through high beams
Despite driving through challenging situations (high beams), the other person remains closed off.
(Don't even know what you do, you don't)
Unclear line—possible reference to confusion or not understanding the actions of the other person.
Say that you wanted a friend, over and over again
The speaker mentions the other person repeatedly wanting friendship.
Guess it all had to depend on what you can take from them
The nature of the relationship seems dependent on what the other person can gain from it.
What you gonna blame on me then
The speaker questions what the other person will blame on them.
I've been all right since that night in July
The speaker claims they've been fine since a specific night in July, implying a positive change or resolution.
I've retired from my post, of holding you (close)
The speaker metaphorically states they've stopped emotionally supporting or being close to the other person.
Maybe you're right, about me
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the other person possibly being right about the speaker.
Let you decide, while I leave
Reaffirming the decision to let the other person make choices while the speaker distances themselves.
I drive all night
Continuing the theme of spending nights driving, possibly to seek clarity or escape.
Still close your eyes through high beams
Even amidst challenging situations (high beams), the other person remains emotionally distant or closed off.
(Don't even know what you do, you don't)
Unclear line—possible reference to confusion or not understanding the actions of the other person.
Could you just
The speaker requests the other person to stay away from their friends.
Stay away from my friends
Reiteration of the request for the other person to avoid the speaker's friends.
Could you
The speaker repeats the request for the other person to stay away from their friends.
Stay away from my friends
Reiteration of the request for the other person to avoid the speaker's friends.
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