About Your Boyfriend
Navigating Love's Shadows: Unraveling The Black Velvets' 'About Your Boyfriend'
Lyrics
I never understood what's wrong with you
The singer expresses confusion or a lack of understanding about the listener's behavior or actions.
It's not an excuse for a lack of control
The singer implies that whatever the listener is doing is not justified by claiming a lack of control.
And I could go on and on, do you want me to?
The singer offers to continue discussing the issue further if the listener desires.
While she's telling me things about him that I don't wanna know
The listener is sharing details or information about someone (presumably their boyfriend) that the singer doesn't want to hear.
You only seem to talk about him
The listener consistently talks about their boyfriend without much variation in conversation topics.
You said it'd be over but I doubt it
The singer doubts the listener's claim that the relationship with the boyfriend will end.
It's not that I'm jealous, I just don't enjoy that
The singer clarifies that they are not jealous but simply don't find pleasure in discussing the listener's boyfriend.
'Cause honestly I don't care about your fucking boyfriend
The singer expresses complete indifference and a lack of interest in the listener's boyfriend.
I never got the chance to be honest with you
The singer feels unable to be honest or open with the listener due to their constant companionship with their boyfriend.
'Cause you're always with him, I can't get you alone
The singer finds it challenging to spend time alone with the listener because of their consistent presence with their boyfriend.
Am I going insane, last time we met, I could tell you changed
The singer notices a change in the listener's behavior or attitude since their last meeting.
And I bite my tongue when I ask if she's coming home
The singer refrains from asking if the listener's partner (presumably the boyfriend) will come home, perhaps to avoid a negative response.
You only seem to talk about him
Reiteration of the listener's continual focus on discussing their boyfriend.
You said it'd be over but I doubt it
The singer remains skeptical about the listener's assertion that the relationship with their boyfriend will end.
It's not that I'm jealous, I just don't enjoy that
Reiteration that the singer's feelings are not rooted in jealousy but in a lack of enjoyment when discussing the listener's boyfriend.
'Cause honestly I don't care about your fucking boyfriend
Reaffirmation of the singer's complete disinterest and disregard for the listener's boyfriend.
Hate to say this, could you blame me?
The singer expresses regret or frustration and questions if blame should be placed on them for their feelings.
Did you ever think back and regret your remarks?
The singer questions whether the listener regrets past statements made, possibly about the singer or their situation.
Why'd you tell me that he hates me?
The listener conveyed that their boyfriend dislikes the singer, causing the singer to wonder why the listener shared that information.
You risked it all, I missed the mark
The listener took a risk that didn't work out, and the singer feels like they missed an opportunity.
You mispronounced my name like you forgot
The listener incorrectly pronounced the singer's name, suggesting a lack of attention or care.
I said I cannot come to the phone
The singer declined a phone call, indicating a desire to avoid communication at that moment.
You wouldn't know
The singer implies that the listener doesn't understand or recognize their actions or emotions.
You only seem to talk about him
Reiteration of the listener's consistent focus on discussing their boyfriend.
You said it'd be over but I doubt it
Continued skepticism by the singer regarding the listener's assertion that the relationship with their boyfriend will end.
It's not that I'm jealous, I just don't enjoy that
Restatement that the singer's feelings are not rooted in jealousy but rather in the lack of enjoyment in discussing the listener's boyfriend.
'Cause honestly I don't care about your fucking boyfriend
Final reaffirmation of the singer's complete disinterest and disregard for the listener's boyfriend.
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