Boxes
Unveiling Emotional Baggage: Julia Calvin's 'Boxes' Reveals Inner Turmoil
Lyrics
I hate the look of boxes 'cause I've moved too many times
Dislike for boxes stems from frequent relocations.
And when they start appearing I lose someone in my life
Boxes symbolize loss as each move signifies losing someone.
It's a different place but same familiar feeling
New places evoke familiar emotions.
I hate the feel of boxes that you try to fit me in
Discomfort with being confined by societal expectations.
When you claim the parts you like of me are everything I am
Resistance against selective acceptance of personality traits.
It's a different face but the same entitled feeling
Frustration with entitlement despite changing circumstances.
You drive me crazy, baby
Expressing frustration with a romantic partner.
So don't blame me when I pull you in then push you out
Warning about emotional push-and-pull dynamics.
I'm not a lady, baby
Rejecting traditional expectations of femininity.
So don't come expecting civil love from me
Not promising conventional love.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Acknowledging emotional detachment without blaming partner.
It's not my fault you care so much though
Recognizing partner's care despite personal detachment.
It's not your fault that I'm so fucking blue
Expressing personal emotional struggles.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Reiteration of emotional detachment.
It's not my fault you care so much
Acknowledging partner's caring nature despite detachment.
And though it's not your job to care after all I put you through
Gratitude for partner's care despite challenges.
I'm glad you do
Expressing appreciation for partner's support.
(Ooh)
Musical interlude.
I hate the way we talk like things are never gonna end
Disliking false assurances of eternal relationships.
When I know I'm gonna run away before you get the chance
Fear of commitment leading to pre-emptive escape.
How we filter conversations after filtering our thoughts
Regret for not being more open and honest.
Maybe if we'd been more honest now we wouldn't be so lost
Suggesting honesty could prevent feeling lost.
And I hate how I blame boxes so that way I can pretend
Blaming boxes as an excuse for pushing away potential connections.
That they're taking all the good ones and I'm not pushing them away
Fear of losing good relationships due to self-sabotage.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Reiteration of emotional detachment.
It's not my fault you care so much though
Recognizing partner's caring nature despite detachment.
It's not your fault that I'm so fucking blue
Expressing personal emotional struggles.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Reiteration of emotional detachment.
It's not my fault you care so much
Acknowledging partner's caring nature despite detachment.
And though it's not your job to care after all I put you through
Gratitude for partner's care despite challenges.
I'm glad you do
Expressing appreciation for partner's support.
(Ooh)
Musical interlude.
I know I can be cynical
Admitting to a cynical outlook on life.
Trusting no-one but myself
Self-reliance and skepticism towards others.
And second-guessing every move you make
Criticizing partner's contradictory advice.
But you're so hypocritical
Pointing out partner's hypocrisy in self-expression.
Telling me to be myself
Receiving conflicting messages about individuality.
Then shaming me for every little thing
Feeling judged for every action despite encouragement to be genuine.
You drive me crazy, baby
Expressing frustration with a romantic partner.
So don't come expecting civil love from me
Reiteration of not promising conventional love.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Acknowledging emotional detachment without blaming partner.
It's not my fault you care so much though
Recognizing partner's care despite personal detachment.
It's not your fault that I'm so fucking blue
Expressing personal emotional struggles.
It's not your fault I'm so detached, but
Reiteration of emotional detachment.
It's not my fault you care so much
Acknowledging partner's caring nature despite detachment.
And though it's not your job to care after all I put you through
Gratitude for partner's care despite challenges.
I'm glad you do
Expressing appreciation for partner's support.
(Ooh)
Musical interlude.
(Ooh)
Musical outro.
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