Lyrics
Maybe I’m a little bit awkward
Expressing self-awareness of being socially awkward.
I try to use my words but I just end up in a jumbled pile and
Difficulty expressing thoughts clearly, leading to a jumbled mess.
Maybe I can’t walk in a straight line
Admitting a challenge in walking a straight path, possibly metaphorical.
I trip when I say hi to you and who put that tree in the way?
Fumbling when greeting someone, symbolized by tripping over words and mentioning a tree as an obstacle.
Yeah I don’t always know what to say / so I’m keeping it easy
Acknowledging a struggle with finding the right words, opting for simplicity.
CHORUS:
Introducing the chorus, expressing a desire for a basic greeting.
All I wanted was a “hi, hello, I’m good and how are you?”
Expressing disappointment in receiving only goodbyes instead of the desired simple greetings.
Is that too much to ask? I only want a simple hi, hello, I’m good and how are you?
-But all you gave me was, all you gave me was goodbye. Oh oh oh oh
-How does she always know what to do?
Comparing oneself to someone confident and socially adept.
She doesn’t even have to try and everyone wants her around
Describing the effortless popularity of another person.
And I cant even get out a word or two
Highlighting personal difficulty in communication.
Unless I’m with my safety crowd but they’re not always gonna be around
Depending on a familiar group for comfort, but recognizing they won't always be there.
When I don’t know what to say / nothing wrong with keeping it easy
Emphasizing the acceptance of simplicity when words fail.
CHORUS
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the desire for a basic greeting.
I don’t get what you’re saying
Expressing difficulty in understanding someone due to mumbling.
Can you speak a little louder cause you’re mumbling again
-And all I need you make it better
Seeking emotional support, suggesting a smile from friends can improve the situation.
Is just a smile and a not from my best friends
Expressing reliance on friends for comfort.
And I’m ready to try again
Feeling ready to try again after emotional support.
CHORUS 2:
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the unmet desire for a simple greeting but acknowledging the positivity from certain individuals.
All I wanted was a “hi, hello, I’m good and how are you?”
-Is that too much to ask? I only want a simple hi, hello, I’m good and how are you?
-But all they gave me was, all they gave me was goodbye. Oh oh oh oh / oh but you give me a hi, a hello, so I’m good.
Concluding with acknowledgment of receiving a positive greeting from specific individuals.
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