Not Mine
Yearning Echoes: Unrequited Love in The Normas' 'Not Mine'
Lyrics
Can I call you in the morning
Asking permission to contact in the morning.
Or is the afternoon alright
Seeking approval for communication in the afternoon.
Yeah the night is young and eveybody's taking somebody home
Observing others finding partners for the night.
While I lay in bed right here next to my phone
Feeling alone and waiting by the phone.
Ah oh no
Expressing dismay or worry.
The flowers in your hair they sure look pretty
Complimenting the appearance of flowers in hair.
It's easy to tell all your vanity shows
Noticing the display of vanity or self-importance.
You drag em along like their your dogs on a leash
Comparing how people are treated to dogs on a leash.
And you treat em unkind but then they'll never know
Noting the unkind treatment given secretly.
Ah oh no
Reiterating dismay or worry.
And will it ever come by again
Questioning if a chance will return.
Or have I bit that hand that feeds far too many times
Concern about burning bridges or ruining opportunities.
When you're not here yeah I can pretend
Being able to pretend when the person is absent.
But honey why why am I yours but you're not mine
Expressing confusion about one-sided affection.
I'm waiting on something that I'll never have
Waiting for something unattainable.
Looks like I'm day dreaming and planning all my weeks away
Spending time fantasizing instead of living in reality.
I'll look like an ass just to please you one more time
Willing to look foolish for the person's approval.
It's not like you cared any old way
Recognizing the lack of concern or care from the person.
And will it ever come by again
Repeating the question about a missed opportunity.
Or have I bit that hand that feeds far too many times
Worry about ruining chances repeatedly.
When you're not here yeah I can pretend
Being able to pretend when the person is absent.
But baby why why am I yours but you're not mine
Questioning the asymmetry in the relationship.
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