Well I was crying in the back of the Lyft Line
I was calling JR trying to get inside
You told me it's not me, that it's all fine
But I can't help but to think

When you get home he's gonna be there
This Brooklyn kid eyeing your bleach blonde hair
I'll fall asleep in this armchair
Humming the words to Friendship songs

Your car's out parked on the side street
Buying gallons of water trying to get yourself clean
All my friends are drunk and comfy
But I've still met none of yours

You turned on the heat not the AC
Now we're sweating our asses underneath the sheets
There's this restaurant out on Marcy
So let's have dinner at 10am

I'll piss my pants on the airplane
I'm so afraid of flying
That, and going insane
Will the wings crack off on the runway
I'll never know if you texted back

In my head I got it all wrong
Where we drive out to Jersey and you meet my mom
I think they got it right in that country song
That you're better than your past

Your car's out parked on the side street
Buying gallons of water trying to get yourself clean
All my friends are drunk and comfy
But I've still met none of yours

You turned on the heat not the AC
Now we're sweating our asses underneath the sheets
There's this restaurant out on Marcy
So let's have dinner at 10am

You say you want to see my drum in my band
Eating Builders Bars in the back of the van
Well I think there's only one constant
That's nothing is for sure

Your car's out parked on the side street
Buying gallons of water trying to get yourself clean
All my friends are drunk and comfy
But I've still met none of yours

You turned on the heat not the AC
Now we're sweating our asses underneath the sheets
There's this restaurant out on Marcy
So let's have dinner at 10am

We'll be singing along to some country
Bouncing down the road in my new SUV
With our friends filling up all the backseats
While you're telling me it's fine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wormy's song Hungry Ghost take the listener on a journey through the fears and doubts of the singer's mind as they navigate a complex relationship. From the opening lines, it is clear that the singer is in distress, crying in the back of a Lyft Line and trying to get in touch with someone named JR to gain access to something. This sense of desperation is mirrored in the recurring image of the "hungry ghost," a figure from Buddhist mythology who is always unsatisfied, always searching for more.

Throughout the song, the singer grapples with feelings of jealousy and uncertainty about their partner's loyalty. They imagine another person, a Brooklyn kid, eyeing their partner's bleach blonde hair and worry that when they get home, that person will be there. This fear is coupled with a sense of isolation, as the singer reflects on the fact that they have never met any of their partner's friends, while all of their own friends are "drunk and comfy."

Despite this sense of unease, there are moments in the song where the singer finds solace, such as when they hold onto the words of friendship songs while falling asleep in an armchair, or when they imagine taking a road trip with their partner and singing along to country music. In the end, the song suggests that despite all the uncertainties and anxieties, the singer clings to the hope that their partner is "better than your past" and that maybe, just maybe, everything will work out in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I was crying in the back of the Lyft Line
I was feeling sad and upset while riding in a Lyft Line, and perhaps crying about it.

I was calling JR trying to get inside
I was calling someone named JR, likely to ask for help or to try and get in contact with them.

You told me it's not me, that it's all fine
You reassured me that the situation isn't my fault and that everything is okay.

But I can't help but to think
Despite your reassurances, I still can't shake the feeling that something is wrong.

When you get home he's gonna be there
I'm worried that when you arrive home, someone else (presumably an ex or someone you're interested in) will be there waiting for you.

This Brooklyn kid eyeing your bleach blonde hair
I'm specifically worried about a young man from Brooklyn who seems to be showing interest in your appearance.

I'll fall asleep in this armchair
I anticipate that I'll end up falling asleep while sitting in an armchair, perhaps due to exhaustion or emotional distress.

Humming the words to Friendship songs
As I drift off to sleep, I'll likely be humming along to some songs about friendship or companionship.

Your car's out parked on the side street
Your car is parked outside on a side street.

Buying gallons of water trying to get yourself clean
You've been purchasing large amounts of water in an attempt to clean yourself (this could be interpreted as literal or metaphorical).

All my friends are drunk and comfy
My friends are currently relaxed and possibly intoxicated.

But I've still met none of yours
Despite how well we know each other, I haven't had the opportunity to meet any of your friends yet.

You turned on the heat not the AC
Instead of turning on the air conditioning, you've turned on the heat, leaving us both uncomfortably hot and sweaty.

Now we're sweating our asses underneath the sheets
Our bodies are sweating heavily, even though we're under the cover of sheets.

There's this restaurant out on Marcy
There's a restaurant located on Marcy street that we might be interested in visiting.

So let's have dinner at 10am
Instead of waiting until the evening to have dinner, let's go to the restaurant at 10 in the morning.

I'll piss my pants on the airplane
I'm worried that I'll become so anxious or frightened during a plane ride that I'll accidentally wet myself.

I'm so afraid of flying
I have a deep-seated fear of flying and am easily overwhelmed by the experience.

That, and going insane
I'm also afraid of losing my grip on reality or having a mental breakdown during the flight.

Will the wings crack off on the runway
I'm concerned about the safety of the plane, and whether or not it will be able to take off and land without incident or failure.

I'll never know if you texted back
I'm worried that I won't be able to check my phone or receive messages while I'm on the plane, so I'll never know if you've responded to me or not.

In my head I got it all wrong
I'm worried that I've misunderstood or misinterpreted our relationship or situation somehow, and that I'm making things worse for myself by thinking too negatively.

Where we drive out to Jersey and you meet my mom
In my imagination, I envision you coming to meet my mother while we drive together to a location in New Jersey.

I think they got it right in that country song
I believe that some country songs (or similar sources) offer accurate descriptions of relationships and the emotions involved in them.

That you're better than your past
I believe that you're better than any romantic partners or experiences you've had in the past, and that you're a more suitable match for me.

You say you want to see my drum in my band
You've expressed interest in seeing me play the drums in a musical group that I'm part of.

Eating Builders Bars in the back of the van
We'll be hanging out and possibly snacking while riding in the back of a van together.

Well I think there's only one constant
I believe that there's only one thing that's certain or consistent in life.

That's nothing is for sure
That one constant is that nothing can be predicted or expected with complete certainty.

We'll be singing along to some country
As we travel together in my new SUV, we'll be listening to and singing along with some country songs.

Bouncing down the road in my new SUV
We'll be driving down the road in my recently acquired SUV, possibly enjoying the ride and bouncing along with the music.

With our friends filling up all the backseats
Our group of friends will be hanging out in the backseats of the vehicle.

While you're telling me it's fine
You'll be offering reassurance that everything is okay, even though I might still be worried or upset about something.