How Are You
Navigating Heartbreak: Lance Carpenter's 'How Are You' Emotionally Unveiled
Lyrics
What's it been five or six months now
Reflecting on the duration of time since the last encounter or communication.
What you doing on this side of town
Expressing surprise or curiosity about the person's presence in a specific location.
You changed your hair and that dress you're wearing is still my favorite
Noting changes in the person's appearance, appreciating a familiar dress, and suggesting a continued fondness for it.
Mom is great, work's the same, I can't say a lot is changed
Providing updates on family and work, indicating minimal personal changes.
Yeah my beard is getting long I should probably shave it
Acknowledging the need for grooming, contemplating the idea of shaving the beard.
And what I want to say right now probably shouldn't say it
Feeling hesitant or cautious about expressing certain thoughts.
How are you looking so good looking at me like it's nothing at all
Expressing amazement at the person's attractive appearance and apparent indifference.
How are you laughing so easy like you've been sleeping
Wondering how the person can laugh so effortlessly, possibly masking true emotions.
Like you ain't wide awake waiting on a phone call
Observing the person's calm demeanor despite possibly waiting anxiously for a call.
You're moving on and I can barely move
Acknowledging the difficulty of moving on while the other person seems to be doing so effortlessly.
I can't treat it like another breakup I've been through
Recognizing the unique challenges of this breakup compared to previous experiences.
So, how are you?
Posing the direct question of how the person is coping with the breakup.
It isn't like I haven't tried but seeing you like this tonight
Expressing efforts to move on but acknowledging the emotional impact of the current encounter.
Just reminds me I ain't getting any closer
Realizing the distance from overcoming the emotional obstacles compared to the other person.
To climbing up that mountain you got over
Highlighting the metaphorical mountain of emotional challenges the other person has overcome.
How are you looking so good looking at me like it's nothing at all
Reiterating amazement at the person's attractive appearance and seemingly carefree attitude.
How are you laughing so easy like you've been sleeping
Questioning the ease with which the person laughs, potentially concealing inner struggles.
Like you ain't wide awake waiting on a phone call
Noting the person's apparent calmness despite the possibility of awaiting an important call.
You're moving on and I can barely move
Highlighting the contrasting emotional states—moving on for one, and emotional difficulty for the other.
I can't treat it like another breakup I've been through
Stressing the uniqueness of the breakup experience compared to previous ones.
How are you
Repeating the question, emphasizing the curiosity about the person's emotional state.
How are you
Repeating the question for emphasis.
How are you smiling while I'm over here dying
Expressing bewilderment at the person's ability to smile while the speaker is struggling emotionally.
We both know the truth but I can't hide it
Acknowledging shared awareness of the truth of the situation, though the speaker cannot conceal their emotions.
So, how are you
Repeating the question, underscoring the internal turmoil despite external appearances.
Looking so good looking at me like it's nothing at all
Reiterating amazement at the person's attractiveness and apparent ease.
How are you laughing so easy like you've been sleeping
Questioning the authenticity of the person's laughter, hinting at potential inner struggles.
Like you ain't wide awake waiting on a phone call
Observing the calm demeanor despite the possibility of waiting for an important call.
You're moving on and I can barely move
Reiterating the emotional contrast between moving on and struggling to cope.
I can't treat it like another breakup I've been through
Affirming the distinctiveness of the current breakup experience.
So, how are you
Repeating the direct question, seeking insight into the person's emotional state.
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