Lyrics
I wake up when you go to bed (Good morning, sweet dreams)
The singer's schedule is opposite to their partner's due to time zone differences, causing them to wake up when their partner goes to bed.
I know you're tired, and you don't mean all the things you said
The singer understands their partner is fatigued, and their partner's statements might not reflect their true feelings due to exhaustion.
Busy schedules and empty stares
Both individuals have busy lives, and when they communicate, there's a sense of distance or disconnection represented by "empty stares."
I see your eyes through the screen
Despite communicating through screens (possibly referring to video calls), the singer feels a disconnect and inability to truly connect or understand their partner.
But it doesn't feel the same
The singer feels a lack of emotional connection despite the effort put into communication.
We don't have nothing in common anymore
There's a realization that the couple's interests or commonalities have diminished.
Aside from that we decided we're worth fighting for
They both agreed that their relationship is worth fighting for, but the singer feels their partner's commitment is fading.
It doesn't seem like we share that sentiment, these days
The singer feels their partner's lack of enthusiasm or effort in maintaining the relationship.
The long distance is killing me
The physical distance between them is causing emotional pain and distress to the singer.
Is there someone else you're thinking about?
The singer suspects their partner might be thinking about someone else romantically.
A co-worker, a classmate you haven't told me about
The singer wonders if their partner is involved with a co-worker or classmate without disclosing this to them.
Maybe I'm jealous or paranoid
The singer is unsure if their feelings of suspicion and envy are justified.
Can't seem to decide
The singer is struggling to discern their emotions and thoughts regarding the relationship.
I think I'm losing my mind
The singer feels they're losing their mental stability due to the stress of the situation.
We don't have nothing in common anymore
Reiteration of the lack of shared interests or common ground between the couple.
Aside from that we decided we're worth fighting for
Despite their differences, they both agreed the relationship is worth fighting for, but the singer feels their partner's dedication is fading.
It doesn't seem like we share that sentiment, these days
Reiteration of the singer's perception that their partner's commitment to the relationship is diminishing.
The long distance is killing me
Continued distress due to the physical distance between the singer and their partner.
I know you wait up all night just to talk
The singer knows their partner sacrifices sleep to communicate with them during the night.
You're staying in while I go out
The singer acknowledges their partner's dedication to staying indoors while they themselves go out, feeling guilty for this difference in lifestyle.
And I feel bad, even guilty at times
The singer feels remorse for not sharing the same level of commitment and dedication as their partner.
You're so devoted, and I just can't wrap my head around commitment to something so far away
The singer struggles to understand their partner's strong commitment to a long-distance relationship.
Our lives' so different
Their lives are drastically different, making it challenging to reconcile their differences.
And it feels like night and day
The differences between their lifestyles are stark, resembling night and day.
I know you're hoping to see me, but I can't stay in this limbo of fleeting inconsistency
The singer recognizes their partner's hope to meet but expresses their inability to continue in this uncertain and inconsistent relationship.
We don't have nothing in common anymore
Reiteration of the diminishing shared interests or commonalities between the couple.
Aside from that we decided we're worth fighting for
Despite their differences, they both agreed the relationship is worth fighting for, but the singer feels their partner's dedication is fading.
It doesn't seem like we share that sentiment, these days
Reiteration of the singer's perception that their partner's commitment to the relationship is diminishing.
The long distance is killing me
Continued distress due to the physical distance between the singer and their partner.
We don't have nothing in common anymore
Reiteration of the lack of shared interests or common ground between the couple.
Aside from that we decided we're worth fighting for
Despite their differences, they both agreed the relationship is worth fighting for, but the singer feels their partner's dedication is fading.
It doesn't seem like we share that sentiment, these days
Reiteration of the singer's perception that their partner's commitment to the relationship is diminishing.
The long distance is killing me
Continued distress due to the physical distance between the singer and their partner.
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