Sober
Echoes of Longing: Rediscovering Love in the Shadows
Lyrics
It's been a while since I thought about you
The speaker hasn't thought about the person addressed for a while.
It's been a while, have you thought about me too?
Questioning whether the person they're addressing has also thought about the speaker during this time.
I'm meeting him at the place that we used to
The speaker plans to meet someone at a place reminiscent of their past encounters with the person addressed.
It's been a while since I thought about you
Reiteration of not having thought about the person for a while.
God, he almost looks like you in the dark
The person the speaker is with resembles the addressed person, especially in dim lighting.
Sitting in the same corner at the bar
Both the speaker and the resembling person are in the same familiar spot.
Yeah, we took so many shots we went too hard
Recalling a past time where excessive drinking led to going too far.
God, he almost looks like you in the dark
Reiteration of the resemblance between the current person and the addressed individual.
He ordered a drink before I could notice
The resembling person ordered a drink before the speaker noticed.
That Jack and Coke brought us into focus
A specific drink brought back memories and drew attention to the situation.
I took a sip, it tasted just like it used to
The taste of the drink triggered memories associated with the addressed person.
It's been a while since I thought about you
Reiteration of not having thought about the person for a while.
I wouldn't say it sober
The speaker isn't stating these feelings while completely sober.
But the truth is coming out
The truth is emerging despite not being entirely sober; admitting to missing the addressed person.
I didn't miss you until now, until now
Realization of missing the addressed person, particularly at this moment.
In my right mind, it's over
Intellectually acknowledging that the relationship is over.
But the drinks are talking loud
Despite knowing it's over, alcohol is amplifying feelings and thoughts about the addressed person.
I didn't miss you until now, until now
Confessing to not having missed the person until this moment, despite the breakup.
Being here without you doesn't feel right
Expressing discomfort or a sense of wrongness being in a familiar place without the addressed person.
His lips are moving and I'm tryna be too nice
The speaker is making an effort to engage with the current person but finds it challenging.
He's looking at me but he doesn't have your eyes
Noticing differences between the current person and the addressed individual.
Being here without you doesn't feel right
Reiteration of feeling out of place without the addressed person.
Your song just came on and now it feels hopeless
A song triggers a sense of hopelessness or despair in the absence of the addressed person.
Jukebox is playing old Guns 'N Roses
A song by Guns 'N Roses reminds the speaker of past experiences shared with the addressed person.
I put a dollar in it just like you used to
Imitating a past action the addressed person used to do, possibly as a nostalgic gesture.
It's been a while since I thought about you
Reiteration of not having thought about the person for a while.
I wouldn't say it sober
The speaker isn't entirely sober while expressing these emotions.
But the truth is coming out
Despite not being completely sober, the speaker is revealing truthful emotions.
I didn't miss you until now, until now
Realization of missing the addressed person, specifically at this moment.
In my right mind, it's over
Admitting that, in a clear state of mind, the relationship is over.
But the drinks are talking loud
Alcohol is magnifying emotions about the addressed person, despite knowing it's over.
I didn't miss you until now, until now
Confessing to not having missed the person until this moment, despite the breakup.
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