Non Essential
Non Essential: Navigating the Complexity of Relationships
Lyrics
Yeah I know you like me and you want us to hang out
The speaker acknowledges someone's interest in them and the desire to spend time together.
And I don't really care what we do
The speaker expresses indifference about the specific activity, emphasizing the importance of being with the person.
I sit around all day, yeah really it's ok
The speaker is comfortable with idleness, finding it acceptable as long as they are with the person.
Just as long as I can be with you
The speaker values being in the company of the person, emphasizing the significance of the relationship.
But then the day goes by and I get no reply
When there's no response, the speaker experiences negative emotions—anxiety, loneliness, and jealousy.
I get anxious and lonely, jealous, if only
The speaker wishes they could trust that everything will be fine and questions the distance in the relationship.
I could trust my mind saying we'll be fine
Expressing a desire for reassurance and closeness, indicating a perceived distance in the relationship.
Just thought we were closer than this
The speaker thought the relationship was closer than it currently seems, expressing disappointment or confusion.
Maybe it's all in my head, oh
The speaker wonders if their feelings are imaginary or if the distance is real.
You say it's blue I see red though
There's a disagreement or misunderstanding represented by the colors blue and red.
I'm tryin' to fix myself, but I could use some help, just gimme a break
The speaker acknowledges a need for self-improvement and asks for understanding and space.
You have these plans and I can tag along
Reference to the person's plans, with the speaker expressing a willingness to be part of those plans.
I'm nice to have but I'm non essential
The speaker sees themselves as nice to have but not essential in the relationship.
You can't come over, I can swing by if I want, uh huh
A contrasting statement indicating a lack of reciprocity in the ability to visit each other.
I'm nice to have but I'm non essential
Reiteration of being nice to have but not essential, emphasizing a sense of non-essentiality.
Uh uh, uh uh
Repetition emphasizing the non-essential nature of the speaker in the relationship.
So nice to have, but I'm non essential
-Uh uh, uh uh
-So nice to have, but I'm non essential
-Wish that I could let this go
The speaker wishes they could let go of certain emotions or situations.
I'm burning bridges here I know
The speaker acknowledges damaging relationships and their impact on personal well-being.
My island's empty enough as is
The speaker's life or emotional state is described as empty, possibly due to strained relationships.
So many friends to see
The speaker mentions having many friends but limited time for themselves.
So little time for me
The speaker feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with brief conversations.
Can't stay in sync with all these half-hour chats
A reference to the challenges of maintaining connections in the absence of face-to-face interactions.
When you moved away
A past event is mentioned, possibly a relocation that affected the relationship.
You said we'll be ok
The speaker expected things to be okay after the move, but the relationship changed.
But I knew it would changes us
The speaker perceives a transformation in the relationship, possibly to becoming strangers.
We're turning to strangers
A realization that the relationship has evolved into one between strangers.
You were my life-line
The person was a source of support for the speaker in challenging times.
When I fell off cloud nine
A reference to a period of happiness or contentment represented by "cloud nine."
Maybe we've passed our time
The speaker questions if the relationship has run its course or reached its natural end.
It's not your problem I'm needy
The speaker acknowledges personal issues and dependency.
You give a lot, but I'm greedy
The speaker admits to being greedy despite the generosity of the other person.
I'm tryin' to fix myself, but I could use some help
A repetition of the desire for self-improvement and a plea for understanding.
Just gimme a break
A request for a break or space to address personal issues.
You have these plans and I can tag along,
Reference to the person's plans, with the speaker expressing a willingness to be part of those plans.
I'm nice to have but I'm non essential
Reiteration of being nice to have but not essential in the relationship.
You can't come over, I can swing by if I want, uh huh
A contrasting statement indicating a lack of reciprocity in the ability to visit each other.
I'm nice to have but I'm non essential
Reiteration of being nice to have but not essential, emphasizing a sense of non-essentiality.
Uh uh, uh uh
Repetition emphasizing the non-essential nature of the speaker in the relationship.
I'm nice to have, but I'm non essential
-Uh uh, uh uh
-I'm nice to have, but I'm non essential
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