The Girl Who Cried Wolf
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Every time you say to me it's over
You just wanna start again, it's just lies
The girl who cries wolf every day, ignored by gravity
But in the end, don't ask why
You say you wanna, but do you wanna run away
Where're you going?
Always running back to me to call it quits again
So look at me in the eye
Is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all?
'Cause I'm not dreaming
So look at me in the eye
Is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all?
'Cause I'm not leaving
('Cause I'm not leaving)
Does it have to be this tragedy
This endless lost parade of castle
Other side of make-believe?
The truth is spelled out in your eyes
Why don't you just reach out and make it clear to me?
What are you telling me?
You say you wanna, but do you wanna run away
Your great escape, oh yeah
Where're you going?
Always running back to me to call it quits again
So look at me in the eye
Is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all
'Cause I'm not dreaming
So look at me in the eye
Is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all?
'Cause I'm not leaving
('Cause I'm not leaving)
('Cause I'm not leaving)
Is anyone there at all, is anyone there at all?
Is anyone, yeah, is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all, 'cause I'm not dreaming
Is anyone there at all is anyone there at all?
Is anyone, yeah, is anyone there at all?
Look at me in the eye, is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all, I'm not dreaming
Look at me in the eye, is anyone there at all?
Is anyone there at all, 'cause I'm not leavin'
In the lyrics of "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" by 5 Seconds of Summer, the singer is expressing his frustration with a girl who keeps telling him that it's over but then comes back to him. He compares her to the boy who cried wolf, suggesting that she is always lying to him. The singer knows that the girl will come back to him, so he tells her to just look him in the eye and be honest with him, rather than playing games. He wants to know whether she really wants to run away, or whether she is just pretending to do so. The singer is tired of their endless cycle of breaking up and getting back together, and he is determined to stay by her side even though she keeps pushing him away.
The lyrics of "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" are poetic and emotive, as the singer grapples with his feelings of frustration and uncertainty. The metaphor of the boy who cried wolf is a powerful image that captures the idea of someone who cannot be trusted, and the singer's repeated plea for honesty adds to the emotional intensity of the song. Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone who has been in a tumultuous relationship and is determined to stay the course, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not leaving
The singer is committed to staying in the relationship despite the other person's tendency to cause problems and then want to start over.
Every time you say to me it's over
The other person frequently threatens to end the relationship, causing the singer to doubt their commitment.
You just wanna start again, it's just lies
Despite claiming that they want to break up, the other person always comes back and tries to restart things, which the singer sees as insincere.
The girl who cries wolf every day, ignored by gravity
The other person is like the boy who cried wolf, always making empty threats which the artist feels are not taken seriously.
But in the end, don't ask why
Despite all of the problems, the artist is committed to the relationship and doesn't want to analyze why they feel that way.
You say you wanna, but do you wanna run away
The other person often talks about wanting to leave the relationship, but the singer doubts their sincerity and wonders if they really want to run away.
Your great escape oh yeah
The other person's desire to leave the relationship is characterized as some sort of adventure or escapade, rather than a serious decision.
Where're you going?
The artist questions where the other person thinks they will go if they leave the relationship.
Always running back to me to call it quits again
Despite threatening to leave, the other person always returns to end things again, causing frustration for the artist.
So look at me in the eye
The artist wants the other person to pay attention and be honest with them.
Is anyone there at all?
The singer doubts whether the other person truly cares about the relationship, or if they are just going through the motions.
Cause I'm not dreaming
The artist is fully aware of the reality of the situation, and is not imagining things.
Does it have to be this tragedy
The singer questions why the relationship has to be so difficult and dramatic.
This endless lost parade of castle
The singer feels like they are going through a never-ending cycle of problems and arguments.
Other side of make-believe?
The singer questions whether the other person is being genuine, or if they are just pretending to care about the relationship.
The truth is spelled out in your eyes
The artist believes that the other person's true feelings are evident in their expressions.
Why don't you just reach out and make it clear to me?
The artist wants the other person to be honest about their intentions and feelings.
Is anyone there at all, is anyone there at all?
The singer questions whether the other person truly cares about the relationship, or if they are just going through the motions.
Look at me in the eye, is anyone there at all?
The singer wants the other person to be present and honest in their interactions.
Cause I'm not leaving
The artist is committed to staying in the relationship despite its difficulties.
Lyrics © RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASHTON IRWIN, CALUM HOOD, JOHN FELDMANN, LUKE HEMMINGS, MICHAEL CLIFFORD
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