Lyrics
Let me tell you
Expressing the intention to share personal feelings or experiences.
(about) how i feel
Describing the emotional state and setting the stage for the following lines.
i feel so good
Expressing a strong positive emotion, feeling really good.
is that even real
Raising doubt about the reality of feeling so good, questioning if it's genuine.
i should break down
Suggesting a potential emotional breakdown or negative reaction.
i should be sad
Considering the expectation of feeling sad in the given situation.
yes i should cry
Acknowledging the expectation of crying due to the circumstances.
but i can't stop smiling
Contradicting the expected sadness with the unexpected presence of a smile.
I feel some happiness (in my head)
Expressing the presence of happiness in the speaker's mind despite the challenging situation.
Let me explain
Transitioning to an explanation of the situation or circumstances.
my situation
Indicating a need for understanding the speaker's point of view.
you need i to understand
Stressing the importance of comprehension regarding recent events.
what's just happened
Highlighting the significance of what has just occurred in the speaker's life.
after 5 years my man has left me
Revealing a major life change – the speaker's partner has left after five years.
i know i should feel bad
Acknowledging the expected negative emotional response to the breakup.
but i feel so free
Expressing an unexpected feeling of freedom despite the breakup.
I feel some happiness
Reiterating the presence of happiness in the midst of the challenging situation.
When we were
Reflecting on the past when the couple lived together.
living together
Describing the shared living experience with the partner.
he was loving
Portraying the partner as loving and kind during their time together.
and kind
Recalling a previous belief of happiness in the relationship.
I thought i was happy
Realizing a limitation in being oneself while in the past relationship.
but i couldn't be me
Feeling stifled or restricted in self-expression within the past relationship.
he was stifling me
Pointing out the partner's role in stifling the speaker's individuality.
but now i can breathe
Expressing the relief and ability to breathe freely after the breakup.
I feel some happiness
Reaffirming the enduring presence of happiness despite the challenging past.
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