Never Been In Love
Embracing the Uncharted: Martha Greer's Journey of Self-Discovery in 'Never Been In Love'
Lyrics
Never been the type to catch the eye
Expressing a lack of being attention-grabbing or captivating.
Or pull the heartstrings baby
Not capable of evoking deep emotions in others.
Of a stranger passing by
Refers to the inability to attract the interest of strangers.
Never opened myself up like a book
Metaphorical statement about being emotionally guarded.
I've always been too scared of who might look
Fear of exposing oneself emotionally to others.
And all the wonders of the world
Alluding to the vastness and beauty of the world.
Sweet dreams of survival I have heard
Reference to optimistic dreams of survival.
Never move me to the bone
Expressing a lack of emotional impact from external stimuli.
I like to be reminded there's no place like home
Prefer the familiar, the comfort of home.
And you can say you love me baby
Skepticism about declarations of love.
But I know you never will
Awareness that the professed love may not be genuine.
But that's ok
Acceptance of the situation without resentment.
I've never been the type to love a thrill
Not inclined towards seeking excitement in relationships.
And you can walk me home all you want
Permission for companionship without emotional involvement.
Even try to kiss good night
Willingness to maintain distance after physical closeness.
But you'll never see my face once I flee into the night
Fear of emotional exposure, choosing to retreat.
Listen to the same songs all the time
Engaging in repetitive behaviors as a coping mechanism.
Playing them on repeat until it feels like it's a crime
Excessive consumption of familiar music as a comfort.
The same movies and TV shows
Preference for routine in entertainment choices.
I like the comfort, the fact, what's coming next well I should know
Enjoying predictability and stability in life.
You can send me a message I might not reply
Tendency to be unresponsive to communication attempts.
It's not the fact I'm lazy
Clarification that the lack of response is not due to laziness.
I swear that I do try
Expressing effort despite appearing disinterested.
A hopeless romantic after all
Acknowledging a romantic inclination despite reservations.
It's all just part of the price you pay when you don't want to fall
Acceptance of the emotional price paid for avoiding love.
And you can say you love me baby
Reiteration of skepticism towards professed love.
But I know you never will
Recognition that the declared love is likely insincere.
But you can keep my name on your mind
Allowing the retention of one's name in the other's thoughts.
Just incase you ever will
Leaving the possibility open for genuine love in the future.
And you can say it just to say it
Acknowledging the possibility of insincere declarations.
But today is not the day
Setting boundaries on the timing of love expressions.
Cause I've never been in love before
Declaration of never having experienced love before.
And that's ok
Acceptance of the lack of romantic experience without regret.
And you can say you love me baby
Reiteration of doubt regarding the sincerity of love.
But I know you never will
Confirmation of awareness that love may not be genuine.
But that's ok
Reiteration of accepting the situation without bitterness.
I've never been the type to love a thrill
Reiteration of disinterest in seeking thrill in love.
And you can say it just to say it
Acknowledging the possibility of insincere expressions.
But today is not the day
Setting boundaries on the timing of love expressions (repeated).
Cause I've never been in love before
Declaration of never having experienced love before (repeated).
And that's ok
Final affirmation of acceptance of the lack of romantic experience.
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