Could've Fooled Me
Deceptive Heartbeats: Shelby Lee Lowe's 'Could've Fooled Me'
Lyrics
Another Friday night, same neon lights and here we are
Setting the scene on a familiar Friday night under neon lights.
This ain’t the first time you and I got this close and gone this far
Expressing a recurring pattern of getting emotionally close and distant.
It always ends the same way every other time
Highlighting a predictable ending to their interactions.
Yeah you cut me loose like a fish on a line
Describing the abrupt and unanticipated nature of being let go.
You say we’re having fun just wanna be friends
Stating that the other person claims they're just having fun and want to be friends.
You’re not ready to try love again
Indicating that the person is not open to exploring a romantic relationship again.
You could of fooled me
Expressing skepticism or disbelief in the other person's intentions.
By the look in your eyes
Noting the perceived contradiction between words and non-verbal cues.
And the smile on your face says you wanna be mine
Highlighting the facial expression and demeanor that suggest a desire for a deeper connection.
With your head on my chest
Describing a physically close and intimate moment with the person's head on the singer's chest.
And your hand on my arm
Noting the physical closeness with the person's hand on the singer's arm.
You don’t act like a girl with a broken heart
Observing that the person doesn't exhibit signs of a broken heart despite claims otherwise.
If this ain’t a thing, just blowin off steam
Considering the possibility that their relationship might be casual.
Girl you could’ve fooled me
Reiterating the potential deception in the other person's behavior.
You say you’re not ready to start something new just wanna drink and a dance
Quoting the person's assertion of not being ready for something new, preferring drinking and dancing.
But every vibe every sign every Makers on ice says give us a chance
Contrasting verbal statements with the signs and signals suggesting a willingness to start a relationship.
I feel it in my bones yeah I know it’s true
Expressing a deep conviction and intuition about the potential for a relationship.
But if you say you don’t feel it too
Acknowledging the uncertainty and the possibility of the other person not reciprocating the feelings.
You could of fooled me
Repeating the skepticism or doubt about the other person's sincerity.
By the look in your eyes
Reiterating the contrast between words and the visual cues indicating romantic interest.
And the smile on your face says you wanna be mine
Emphasizing the desire for a deeper connection, evident in the person's smile.
With your head on my chest
Describing another intimate moment with the person's head on the singer's chest.
And your hand on my arm
Highlighting physical closeness with the person's hand on the singer's arm.
You don’t act like a girl with a broken heart
Noting the absence of typical signs of heartbreak in the person's behavior.
If this ain’t a thing, just blowin off steam
Reiterating the possibility that their interaction might be casual or a way of releasing pent-up emotions.
Girl you could’ve fooled me
Re-emphasizing the potential deception in the other person's actions.
Girl you could of fooled me
Repeating the theme of skepticism about the other person's intentions.
By the look in your eyes
Reiterating the contradiction between verbal and non-verbal communication.
And the smile on your face says you wanna be mine
Stressing the desire for a deeper connection reflected in the person's smile.
With your head on my chest
Describing another physically close moment with the person's head on the singer's chest.
And your hand on my arm
Highlighting physical proximity with the person's hand on the singer's arm.
You don’t act like a girl with a broken heart
Observing the absence of typical signs of heartbreak in the person's demeanor.
If this ain’t a thing and you're just blowin off steam
Reiterating the possibility that their connection might be casual or a way of venting emotions.
Girl you could’ve fooled me
Re-emphasizing the potential deception in the other person's behavior.
If this ain’t a thing and you're just blowin off steam
Reiterating the possibility that their interaction is casual or a means of emotional release.
You could’ve fooled me
Concluding with the continued skepticism about the sincerity of the other person's intentions.
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