Progress
Navigating the Ambiguity: Friends with Benefits & Emotions
Lyrics
You say we've progressed
You mention that we have made advancements or improvements.
But what is progress in a friends with benefits?
You question the concept of progress in a casual, non-committed relationship.
There's no in between title for the way it's been
There is no clear label or definition for the nature of our relationship.
And I'm not trying to give us yet another definition
You express reluctance in assigning yet another label or definition to our connection.
But if you're insisting
You acknowledge the insistence on defining the relationship.
Then what's different?
You inquire about the specific differences if we were to label our connection.
I can do my best to list some of the differences
You offer to list some differences but emphasize the emotional experience is more significant.
But at the end of the day I can feel them in your kisses
Despite listing differences, the emotional connection is felt through kisses.
And in the way you pull me in again and again
You describe the repetitive nature of being pulled into the relationship.
And again and again
-You turned off all the lights
You describe a moment where the lights are turned off.
You kissed me goodnight twice
After the lights are turned off, you receive two goodnight kisses.
But what makes this so much more special than the last time?
You question the uniqueness or significance of the current situation compared to the past.
We danced closer
There is a moment of dancing with intimacy, yet you choose not to stay overnight.
With my head on your shoulder
Physical closeness with your head on the person's shoulder, but no overnight stay.
But I still didn't stay over, no
-You're opening up
The person is becoming more open about their past.
I'm learning what you were like when you were growing up
You learn about the person's childhood, including their interests and aspirations.
About the guitar that you got when you turned eleven
-And when you stopped wanting to be a fighter pilot
-But you got your license
-You're closing the door
The person is closing one door (past) but opening another (revealing their soul).
But opening another right into your soul
-I see you like I've never seen you before
You perceive the person in a new light and feel a deep connection.
And I feel you like I've never felt anyone
-Now you're all I want, yeah
The person has become the primary desire for you.
I saw it on your face
You notice something in the person's expression during a particular moment.
There was something in the way
-You made sure I got home safe
The person ensures your safety after an event, emphasizing care.
I said, "I'm good to drive"
-You said, "Please try not to die"
A decision is made to drive despite potential risks, indicating a strong desire to be together.
But I probably should have stayed the night
-No, yeah, oh, ooh
A repetition of expressing uncertainty or hesitation.
No, yeah, oh, ooh
-You say we've progressed
You reiterate the idea of progress in the relationship.
We went from this was fun we should do it again
The relationship evolves from a fun experience to a more serious, potentially committed one.
To don't you worry it'll happen if you just let it
You convey the idea that things will progress naturally if allowed.
You're sick? Well I don't care I'm taking the risk
You are willing to take risks, even in the face of potential consequences, for the sake of physical intimacy.
Just to feel your lips
The motivation for taking risks is the desire to feel the other person's lips.
So this is progress?
You question whether these actions constitute progress in the relationship.
I guess this is progress
-We're still just friends with benefits
You affirm that the relationship remains categorized as friends with benefits.
And feelings
You acknowledge the presence of emotions in the relationship.
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