Lyrics
Yesterday was awful, you know what I mean
Expressing a negative experience from the previous day, emphasizing its unpleasantness.
Yesterday was awkward, you could probably see
Highlighting the discomfort of the previous day and suggesting that others could perceive it too.
I didn't mean to hold you, or gain your sympathy
Denying intention to seek sympathy or hold onto the person, introducing the theme of jealousy.
That's my jea-, my jealousy
Referring to the speaker's jealousy as the cause of the previous day's difficulties.
Yesterday I was stupid and I shouldn't have been
Admitting fault for acting foolishly on the previous day.
'Cause yesterday you loved me and I didn't see
Realizing that the person loved the speaker the previous day, but the speaker failed to recognize it.
All this time you had, put up with me
Acknowledging the partner's enduring patience and understanding over time.
My jea-, my jealousy
Reiterating that jealousy is the underlying issue affecting the relationship.
'Cause I never believed from the day that I met you
Expressing disbelief that someone like the speaker could attract and maintain a relationship with the other person.
A loser like me could ever get you
Highlighting the speaker's self-perception as a "loser" in the context of the relationship.
When we go out I hear people saying, "what's that beautiful girl doing with him"
Describing public reactions to the couple, emphasizing the perceived mismatch.
I'm sorry that I'm sometimes so insecure, with every day
Apologizing for the speaker's insecurities and acknowledging personal growth in confidence.
I grow a little more sure of your love
Expressing a gradual increase in confidence in the partner's love over time.
But yesterday my worries got the best of me
Admitting that worries overwhelmed the speaker on the previous day.
Well, yesterday I'm sorry that I didn't see
Expressing regret for failing to see things clearly on the previous day.
I think you'll go you know, oh eventually
Anticipating a potential separation, possibly due to jealousy.
My jea-, my jealousy
Reiterating that jealousy is the root cause of the speaker's concerns and potential relationship issues.
My jea-, my jealousy
Repeating the theme of jealousy to emphasize its significance.
Never let me go
Pleading for the partner not to leave, expressing a fear of abandonment.
I said never let me go
Reiterating the plea for the partner to stay, emphasizing the importance of their presence.
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