Lyrics
I guess the butterflies were warning signs
The feeling of butterflies was a warning of impending trouble.
It took some time to realise that you're no good
It took time to realize that the person is not good for the speaker.
Maybe should've thought twice
The speaker reflects on the possibility of having thought more carefully.
I'm not surprised
The speaker expresses lack of surprise about a certain outcome.
What did I expect from you?
The speaker questions their expectations from the person in question.
'Cause it's too much
Referring to an overwhelming emotional burden.
These nights get too rough
The nights become too difficult to endure.
When you run around and act like you don't care lately
The person's indifferent actions are causing distress.
You wanna dip your toes but you won't dive baby
Describes the person's reluctance to fully commit to the relationship.
Too much
Reiteration of the emotional intensity experienced.
These nights get too rough
Continuation of the emotional difficulty during nights.
Going back and forth it isn't fair baby
Expressing the unfairness of going back and forth in the relationship.
I keep on wondering if you'll come back baby
The speaker wonders if the person will return.
Woo-hoo wa-ha
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly reflecting emotional turmoil.
Woo-hoo wa-ha
-Woo-hoo wa-ha
-And I romanticised the fuck out of you
The speaker idealized the person excessively.
And your cigarette taste
The taste of cigarettes becomes symbolic, possibly representing a toxic or addictive quality.
And the way that you hold my waist
Describes physical intimacy with the person.
Always staying out late
The person consistently stays out late, causing concern.
With your mates
Highlighting the person's social priorities over the relationship.
What did I expect from you?
Reflecting on unmet expectations from the person.
'Cause it's too much (much)
Reiteration of overwhelming emotions.
These nights get too rough
Nights become emotionally challenging.
When you run around and act like you don't care lately
Describing the person's nonchalant behavior causing distress.
You wanna dip your toes but you won't dive baby
The person hesitates to fully engage in the relationship.
Too much (Too much)
Emphasizes the intensity of emotions and challenges faced.
These nights get too rough
Continuation of emotional difficulty during nights.
Going back and forth it isn't fair baby
Expressing the unfairness of the back-and-forth dynamic.
I keep on wondering if you'll come back baby
Repeating the hope for the person's return.
Woo-hoo wa-ha
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly indicating emotional struggle.
Woo-hoo wa-ha
-Woo-hoo wa-ha
-Woo-hoo wa-ha
Repetitive laughter, potentially conveying a mix of emotions such as irony or resignation.
Woo-hoo wa-ha
-Woo-hoo wa-ha
-Ha, ha, ha
-Ha, ha, ha
-Ha, ha, ha
-Ha, ha, ha
-Ha, ha, ha
-Ha, ha, ha
Continuation of the repetitive laughter, possibly emphasizing a coping mechanism.
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