Lyrics
I’m trying my best to pretend that i'm like you
The speaker is attempting to appear similar to someone else.
I’m doing my best just to figure it out
They are making an effort to understand or solve something.
But there’s not enough liquor
No amount of alcohol can make the speaker more impressive to the person they're addressing.
For me to seem slicker to you, oh oh
They cannot seem more sophisticated or polished to the other person.
I haven’t been part of this town for a long time
The speaker hasn't been involved in this town's affairs for an extended period.
But you’re used to it so I’m meant to leave it behind
Despite this, the other person expects the speaker to move on from it.
I’ve been tryin’ to forget you
The speaker is actively trying to forget about the other person.
Each day I don’t text you
They consciously avoid texting the other person to avoid giving the impression that everything is fine.
In case you might end up thinkin’ that I’m alright with
Avoiding contact to prevent the other person from assuming the speaker is okay with everything.
I’m alright with all your
The speaker is okay with the other person's actions or behavior.
Words
The focus shifts to the impact of the other person's words.
So simple they hurt
Their words are straightforward but painful.
Clarity’s all a blur
Clear communication becomes unclear when the other person is present.
When I’m around you
The speaker feels confused when in the presence of the other person.
And your words
Reiterating the simplicity and pain caused by the other person's words.
So simple they hurt
The straightforwardness of their words hurts the speaker.
But they show me the cure
Despite the pain, these words reveal a solution or remedy.
Is you’ll never follow through
The solution lies in the other person never following through on their promises or intentions.
I walk round the streets way to early
The speaker roams the streets early but finds solace in a café.
But the cafe around the corner I found
They've discovered a café that brings them comfort.
Has been loving me more
The café has been more supportive than the person the speaker is addressing.
Since I spend all my money on
The speaker spends their money on drinks that affect them emotionally more than the addressed person ever did.
Drinks that get my heart feeling upset
These drinks evoke stronger emotions than the addressee's actions did.
Even more than you ever did
The emotional impact of the drinks surpasses the emotional impact of the addressee.
Some say that I’m dumb
Some people criticize the speaker, while others advise them to stay.
Some say I should stick around
There's conflicting advice regarding the speaker's situation.
For those
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Words
Reiteration of the effect of the addressee's words.
So simple they hurt
The simplicity of the words causes pain to the speaker.
Clarity’s all a blur
When the addressee is around, clarity becomes unclear to the speaker.
When I’m around you
The speaker feels confused when in the presence of the addressee.
And your words
Reiterating the pain caused by the straightforward words of the addressee.
So simple they hurt
The simplicity of the addressee's words inflicts pain on the speaker.
But they show me the cure
Despite the pain, these words offer a solution or cure.
Is you’ll never follow through
The solution lies in the addressee never following through on their promises or intentions.
My horoscope told me to be fucking clear
The speaker's horoscope advises them to be straightforward about their intentions.
About what i intended to do
Waiting for the addressee to realize the speaker's intentions.
Wait for you to come round
Hoping for the addressee to come around and acknowledge the speaker's feelings.
Tell my heart it had found
The speaker wants their heart to believe it found the right person despite lacking proof.
The one even without the proof
Believing the addressee is 'the one' without concrete evidence.
But your
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Words
Reiteration of the impact of the addressee's words.
So simple they hurt
The straightforwardness of the addressee's words causes pain to the speaker.
Clarity’s all a blur
When the addressee is around, clarity becomes unclear to the speaker.
When I’m around you
The speaker feels confused when in the presence of the addressee.
And your words
Reiterating the pain caused by the straightforward words of the addressee.
So simple they hurt
The simplicity of the addressee's words inflicts pain on the speaker.
But they show me the cure
Despite the pain, these words offer a solution or cure.
Is you’ll never follow through
The solution lies in the addressee never following through on their
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