We're Not Supposed To Be Lover
Adam Green Lyrics

In the first verse of the song, Adam Green presents an alternate reality to the world he inhabits. It's a world that is free from danger, where he and his partner can exist without any threat to their relationship. The line "I'm not the one holding you hostage" suggests that there is some kind of force that is keeping them apart, something beyond their control. The image of being "squeezed in between my lips" is interesting because it could represent a passionate embrace or a stifling, controlling behavior.

The chorus of the song, "We're not supposed to be lovers or friends, like they'd have us believe" suggests that society has certain expectations about how relationships should be, and they don't conform to these norms. They aren't supposed to know each other, which seems like a strange sentiment to express, especially if they are supposed to be lovers. The line "accept my apology" has a sense of finality to it, like he's admitting defeat and asking for forgiveness for something he can't control.

In the second verse, Adam Green sees himself as a helpless child, "a babe stuck in a tree branch", until he grabs hold of his partner's finger, asserting himself in their relationship. The line "now who's the one in charge?" suggests a power dynamic shift. The chorus repeats again, suggesting that the expectations placed on them are constraining their relationship.

In the last few lines of the song, Adam Green presents disjointed images, seemingly unrelated to each other. It's as if he's trying to make sense of a world that doesn't conform to his expectations. The line "picture a wounded entertainer cutting his hair again" is particularly striking, as it suggests a celebrity who is struggling to maintain their public image.