Used but Used to it
Used to Love, Used for Fame: Katrina Stuart's Reflection on Betrayal
Lyrics
I'm used to everyone sticking around for the fame
I've grown accustomed to people staying around for the allure of fame.
The clothing, the cameras, the people, the name
Referring to the external aspects of her life: clothing, cameras, people, and the associated fame.
My friends oh, they love me, say they don't care bout those things
Despite claims of genuine friendship, friends still seek social media recognition, as implied by the retweet request.
Till later, they text me, "hey can I get a retweet?"
Friends ask for social media support, revealing a shallow aspect to their connection.
When's enough, enough
Raising a question about the point when one should say "enough" in a relationship.
When there's nothing in my cup
Highlighting a moment of emptiness or dissatisfaction.
I'm used, but I'm used to it
Expressing familiarity with being used or taken advantage of.
Nothing new, do I just exist
Pondering the purpose of existence when it feels like nothing new is happening.
To be used, saw you out with your brand new friends
Noticing someone else using her, perhaps with new acquaintances.
Are they like you
Questioning the similarity between the new friends and the person using her.
Wish I knew
Expressing a desire for knowledge about the new friends and the motives behind being used.
I knew I'd be used
Reflecting on the inevitability of being used, accepting it as a known outcome.
It wasn't, always, about how high we could climb
Recalling a time when the relationship wasn't solely about achieving success.
We'd dance in the kitchen throwback songs on all night
Nostalgia for simpler times, like dancing in the kitchen to old songs.
I told you my secrets, gave you the keys to my house
Sharing personal and intimate details with someone.
And when I stepped outside, I watched you lock me out
Feeling betrayed as the person locks her out after being open and vulnerable.
When's enough, enough
Reiterating the question about when it's appropriate to say "enough" in a relationship.
When there's nothing in my cup
Emphasizing the emptiness or dissatisfaction, especially in the context of a relationship.
I'm used, but I'm used to it
Acknowledging being used as a recurring part of her experiences.
Nothing new, do I just exist
Questioning the significance of her existence when it feels like there's nothing new.
To be used, saw you out with your brand new friends
Observing the person who used her with their new friends, questioning their similarity.
Are they like you
Expressing a desire to understand if the new friends share traits with the person who used her.
Wish I knew
Expressing a wish for knowledge about the motives behind being used.
I knew I'd be used
Reaffirming the anticipation of being used, indicating a resigned acceptance.
Knew, I knew I'd be used
Repeating the acknowledgment of knowing that being used is inevitable.
Knew, I knew I'd be used
-Knew, I knew I'd be used
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