U Not My Type
Navigating Love's Uncertainty: 'U Not My Type' by Yael Daila
Lyrics
No I don't wanna admit it
The speaker doesn't want to acknowledge something.
But I can not hide (No I can not hide)
The speaker cannot conceal or keep this undisclosed.
Yeah you wanna be all-in it
The other person desires complete involvement, but the speaker is unsure.
But I can not make up my mind
The speaker is indecisive about committing.
(Mind, mind)
Reiteration emphasizing uncertainty or conflict in the speaker's mind.
When you call I press decline
The speaker rejects incoming calls from the other person.
Yeah you won't be leavin' me lonely
The other person assures not to leave the speaker feeling alone.
Workin' on overtime
The speaker is putting in extra effort, potentially in the relationship or elsewhere.
Lacks definition of slowly
Unclear or undefined pace or manner of progress in the situation.
Slowly, fallin'
Implies gradually falling into a situation or feelings.
You keep on comin' everytime
The other person persists in approaching the speaker.
Boy you wanna be mine
The other person desires a romantic relationship.
You keep talking 'bout emotions
The other person talks extensively about feelings.
Unusual, what are you smoking?
The speaker finds the other person's behavior unusual, possibly implying being under the influence.
Boy I'm, I'm livin' my life
The speaker is focused on living their life independently.
You might not be what I like, like
Expresses a potential mismatch between the other person and the speaker's preferences.
Oh, shut it for a minute
The speaker wants the other person to be quiet for a moment.
Can't say that I tried (I'm givin' the signs)
The speaker hints at giving signs or indications of disinterest.
You won't ever let me finish, yeah (You're)
The other person doesn't allow the speaker to express themselves fully.
Not letting it slide, slide, slide
The speaker won't let things go unnoticed or unaddressed.
Never mine
The other person's interest is disregarded or not reciprocated by the speaker.
Why you won't be leavin' me lonely
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the other person's assurance not to leave the speaker alone.
Got no time
The speaker is busy or preoccupied.
Lacks definition of slowly
Reiteration of uncertain or undefined progress, similar to line 9.
Slowly, fallin'
Repeated reference to gradually falling into a situation or feelings, similar to line 10.
You keep on comin' everytime
Repetition of the other person's persistent approach.
Boy you wanna be mine
Repeated desire of the other person for a romantic relationship.
You keep talking 'bout emotions
Similar to line 13, the other person continues discussing emotions.
Unusual, what are you smoking?
Reiteration of finding the other person's behavior unusual, similar to line 14.
Boy I'm, I'm livin' my life
Reiteration of the speaker's focus on living independently, similar to line 15.
You might not be what I like, like
Reiteration of a potential mismatch between the other person and the speaker's preferences, similar to line 16.
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