Steady Buzz

Unraveling Deceit: Hardly's 'Steady Buzz' Chronicles a Toxic Relationship
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Lyrics

I wonder how long it took, did I forget, did I just overlook

The speaker reflects on the time it took and questions if they forgot or simply overlooked something.

You couldn't hang before, why would you ever change

The person in question couldn't handle things previously, and the speaker questions why they would change now.

I ignored the red flags, like you ignored practically everything that I said

The speaker acknowledges ignoring warning signs, just as the other person ignored most of what the speaker said.

Regretfully, I looked the other way

Regretfully, the speaker chose to look away from an issue.

But you assumed and you didn't ask

The other person made assumptions without asking for clarification.

I assumed you knew about my past

The speaker assumed the other person knew about their past.

But you played the victim, like you're in the system

The other person portrayed themselves as a victim, as if part of a system.

While your daddy pays your bills

A critique of the other person relying on their father to pay their bills.

So come on, let's not pretend you're not my boyfriend

The speaker sarcastically suggests not pretending the other person isn't their boyfriend.

You don't even know me, you're just another homie

The speaker emphasizes that the other person doesn't truly know them, just a casual acquaintance.

My friends confuse you, they never even knew you

The speaker's friends are unaware of the other person, highlighting their lack of significance.

We had our fun but lately, you can't hang without a steady buzz

Despite having fun in the past, the other person now struggles to cope without being intoxicated.

I don't care about your problems, all the petty shit your mom does

The speaker expresses disinterest in the other person's problems and family drama.

I couldn't get a word in, but no means fucking no

A refusal to accept blame, especially in situations where consent was denied.

I blamed the margaritas, but it wasn't the tequila

The speaker attributes past issues to alcohol, specifically margaritas, denying it was the tequila.

I'm pissed off, don't guilt me

The speaker is angered by attempts to induce guilt.

You assumed and you didn't ask

Repetition of the theme of making assumptions without seeking clarification.

I assumed you knew about my past

Reiteration of the speaker assuming the other person knows about their past.

You played the victim, like you're in the system

Repetition of the other person playing the victim role.

While your daddy pays your bills

Reiteration of the critique about the other person relying on their father for financial support.

So come on, let's not pretend you're not my boyfriend

Sarcastically suggesting not pretending the other person isn't the speaker's boyfriend.

You don't even know me, you're just another homie

Emphasizing the superficial nature of the relationship, with the other person being just another friend.

My friends confuse you, they never even knew you

Reiteration that the speaker's friends are unaware of the other person.

We had our fun but lately, you can't hang without a steady buzz

Reiteration that, despite past enjoyment, the other person now struggles without being intoxicated.

Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah

A nonspecific vocalization, possibly conveying frustration or dismissal.

And I don't know how we got this far

The speaker expresses confusion about how the relationship reached its current state and reminds the other person of the speaker's unavailability emotionally.

I thought I told you how you couldn't have my heart

The speaker had previously communicated that the other person couldn't have their heart.

Your guilt trip words beg for sympathy

Critique of the other person's attempt to gain sympathy through guilt-inducing words.

But you've got none for me, you're begging me

Pointing out the lack of sympathy from the other person despite their pleas for it.

So come on, let's not pretend you're not my boyfriend

Sarcastically suggesting not pretending the other person isn't the speaker's boyfriend.

You don't even know me, you're just another homie

Reiteration of the superficial nature of the relationship, with the other person being just another friend.

My friends confuse you, they never even knew you

Reiteration that the speaker's friends are unaware of the other person.

We had our fun but lately, you can't hang without a steady buzz

Reiteration that, despite past enjoyment, the other person now struggles without being intoxicated.

Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah

A nonspecific vocalization, possibly conveying frustration or dismissal.

My friends confuse you, they never even knew you

Reiteration that the speaker's friends are unaware of the other person.

We had our fun but lately, you can't hang without a steady buzz

Reiteration that, despite past enjoyment, the other person now struggles without being intoxicated.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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