Chameleon
Jenae Ailia Lyrics
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Got tired of hiding
Blurred the lines and
Color-coded sweatshirts in your closet
And I borrowed a t-shirt
Cause wearing mine hurts
I don't know how to feel
So I′ll just make believe
I don't know what is real
Promise me that you won't leave
Camouflage to you
The first line in Jenae Ailia's song Chameleon is a question that speaks to feeling lost and adrift when the subject of the song is absent. The theme of hiding and being indecisive permeates the rest of the lyrics. The singer talks about blurring lines and using color-coded sweatshirts in their closet as a way to hide. They borrow a t-shirt because wearing theirs hurts. The lines show a physical manifestation of the feeling of invisibility and wanting to blend in. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty, confusion, and longing for stability. The singer doesn't know how they feel and will just make-believe in order to better cope. They don't know what is real and ask for a promise that the other person won't leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I go when you're not here?
Without you, I feel lost and unsure of where to turn.
Got tired of hiding
I'm done pretending and trying to conceal my true self.
Blurred the lines and
I've intentionally blurred the lines between who I really am and who I portray to please you.
Color-coded sweatshirts in your closet
I've organized your clothes by color to try to understand what you like and who you are.
And I borrowed a t-shirt
I've borrowed one of your shirts to try to feel closer to you and understand your perspective.
Cause wearing mine hurts
Wearing my own clothes reminds me of how different we are, and how much I'm trying to change for you.
I don't know how to feel
Emotions are confusing and overwhelming for me right now.
So I'll just make believe
I'll pretend that everything is okay, even when it's not.
I don't know what is real
I'm struggling to differentiate between what is genuine and what is just a facade.
Promise me that you won't leave
I'm scared of being abandoned and need reassurance from you.
Camouflage to you
I'm trying to blend in with your interests and lifestyle to appear more compatible and attractive to you.
Writer(s): Jenae Miller
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