Lyrics
I believe I met you early
The speaker believes they met the person early in their life.
Or maybe it was fated too late
There's a feeling that the meeting might have been destined but occurred too late.
I guess I liked way you heard me
The speaker liked how the person listened or understood them.
A tragedy away, at my place
Despite a tragedy, the person was at the speaker's place.
You told me all about your grandma
The person shared details about their grandmother with the speaker.
I bought those tickets cash the next day
The speaker swiftly purchased tickets the next day, possibly for an event related to the person.
You found excuses way too fast, huh
The person made excuses and backed away from the situation quickly.
Too blind to see the red flags
The speaker was unaware of warning signs or indications of problems in the relationship.
That's too bad
Expressing regret or disappointment about the situation.
Oooh I guess it’s like that
The speaker accepts the situation but expresses resignation or disappointment.
But the ceiling at my place, babe
The speaker's place has a physical obstruction (ceiling) that hinders things.
Gets in the way
The obstruction (ceiling) is figurative, possibly representing limitations in the relationship.
And the worst part
Acknowledging a particularly difficult or painful aspect of the situation.
Is I’m stuck with your cactus plant
The speaker is left with an object (cactus plant) as a reminder of the person.
And you don’t even want it back
Despite having the reminder, the person doesn't want it back or doesn't care.
We celebrated old traditions
Both individuals engaged in celebrating past customs or practices.
And I wrote you songs like JT
The speaker wrote songs for the person, likening themselves to JT (Justin Timberlake).
But then you dropped me for ambitions
The person chose their ambitions over the relationship, causing a rift.
Guessed you liked him better in NSYNC
The person preferred someone else (possibly a reference to Justin Timberlake in NSYNC) over the speaker.
I should have known that you’d end up here
The speaker had an inkling or intuition that the person would end up in the current situation.
A concert with my friends on Tuesday
The person is now seen attending an event with the speaker's friends on a specific day.
You’re overwhelmed with work now that’s clear
The person's overwhelming workload is evident, possibly causing strain in the relationship.
I’m catching on to dirt and
The speaker is beginning to understand some hidden or unpleasant truths.
That's too bad
Reiterating a sense of disappointment or regret.
Oooh I guess it’s like that
Acceptance of the situation but with a tone of disappointment or resignation.
But the ceiling at my place, babe
Repetition of the hindrance (ceiling) causing issues in the relationship.
Gets in the way
Re-emphasizing the difficulty posed by the obstacle (ceiling).
And the worst part
Reiteration of being stuck with the cactus plant, signifying a lingering reminder of the relationship.
Is I’m stuck with your cactus plant
Reiterating that the person doesn't want the cactus plant back or doesn't care about it.
And you don’t even want it back
Final repetition, highlighting the enduring presence of the unwanted cactus plant.
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