Ex
Aer Lyrics
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Too busy doing something else,
Flirting with regret while the ice in my scotch melts,
Too short sighted to see the morning of guilt,
Rules broken by unspoken agreements,
Five backslides won't help the healing,
Direct contact that's way too recent,
But I feel too good to notice a bad feeling,
Order another pitcher til my heart stops beating,
Caught in a daze but my lungs still breathing,
Slave to an impulse I'm just a human being,
2 AMs an enemy yeah it's my darkest hour,
Park across the street and come meet me up in the shower,
Ending a situation that started with a flower,
In a grey area I'm about to get devoured,
And she moan every time I'm in it
Undecided but I find her with me
Judgement cloudy 'cause the booze been in me
Wake up and she's by my left
Please tell me that we ain't have sex
Her cigarette taste all on my breath
Temporary satisfaction,
Urges of young passion,
Creating chaos in an orderly fashion,
If I'm lucky I'll remember a fraction,
I should be elsewhere but this a welcomed distraction,
Spending every evening together like olden days
But everything's changed,
Her jeans still have the acid wash stains,
And my neck still gets tangled up with my chains,
Personal gains
Keep telling myself it's all right,
Caught a cab underneath the star shine,
Shadow of her skin on the wall from the hall light,
Keep yourself warm on a late fall night,
But i'm guilty, and i'll admit to that,
Heart's losing but my body is winnin' now, vicious cycle,
Stuck among it, bad conscience that can't stop running
And she moan every time I'm in it
Undecided but I find her with me
Judgement cloudy 'cause the booze been in me
Wake up and she's by my left
Please tell me that we ain't have sex
Her cigarette taste all on my breath
The lyrics to Aer's song "Ex" capture the feelings of guilt and turmoil that arise from engaging in a toxic and fleeting relationship with an ex-lover. The singer acknowledges the bad judgement and reckless behavior that contributed to the situation, all while deepening their emotional pain. The lyrics detail an encounter in which the singer meets up with their ex-lover, engages in physical intimacy, and then wakes up the next morning with a clouded memory and a guilty conscience. Despite feeling uncertain and conflicted, the singer admits to being drawn to the momentary pleasure and distraction that the rendezvous provides.
Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a tension between the temporary satisfaction that the singer experiences and the underlying realization that their actions are only contributing to their own pain. The repeated line "she moans every time I'm in it" highlights the physical pleasure that the singer is experiencing but also underscores the temporary nature of the situation. Despite the momentary pleasure, the singer ultimately feels trapped within a cycle of toxic behavior and negative emotions.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ex" offer a poignant portrayal of the complicated and often self-destructive dynamics that arise between former partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad judgement and unbuckled belts,
I made poor choices and ignored safety measures.
Too busy doing something else,
I neglected to pay attention to what was really going on.
Flirting with regret while the ice in my scotch melts,
I know I'm making a mistake but I'm still going through with it.
Too short sighted to see the morning of guilt,
I'm not thinking about the consequences of my actions.
Rules broken by unspoken agreements,
I'm breaking social norms and boundaries.
Five backslides won’t help the healing,
My attempts to get better aren't working.
Direct contact that’s way too recent,
I'm getting involved with someone too soon after a previous relationship.
But I feel too good to notice a bad feeling,
I'm too caught up in the moment to realize I'm doing something wrong.
Too much liquor is never the sole reason,
Alcohol is not the only factor contributing to my actions.
Order another pitcher til my heart stops beating,
I'm using alcohol to deal with my emotions.
Caught in a daze but my lungs still breathing,
I'm not thinking clearly but I'm still alive.
Slave to an impulse I’m just a human being,
I'm only following my natural desires and instincts.
2 AMs an enemy yeah it’s my darkest hour,
Late at night is when I'm most vulnerable.
Park across the street and come meet me up in the shower,
I'm engaging in risky behavior.
Ending a situation that started with a flower,
A seemingly innocent relationship has turned into something dangerous.
In a grey area I’m about to get devoured,
I'm in a morally ambiguous situation and I'm in danger of being hurt.
And she moan every time I’m in it
I'm having sexual relations with someone.
Undecided but I find her with me
I'm not sure about my feelings for this person but I'm still with them.
Judgement cloudy 'cause the booze been in me
Alcohol is clouding my judgement.
Wake up and she’s by my left
I woke up next to this person.
Please tell me that we ain’t have sex
I'm worried about what we did while under the influence.
Her cigarette taste all on my breath
I can still taste her on me.
Temporary satisfaction,
This behavior is only providing brief pleasure.
Urges of young passion,
I'm acting impulsively because of my age and inexperience.
Creating chaos in an orderly fashion,
I'm causing problems in a structured and predictable world.
If I’m lucky I’ll remember a fraction,
I might not even remember what happened.
I should be elsewhere but this a welcomed distraction,
I know I should be doing something else but I'm enjoying the distraction.
Spending every evening together like olden days
We spend a lot of time together like we used to in the past.
But everything’s changed,
Our relationship is different now.
Her jeans still have the acid wash stains,
She still dresses the same.
And my neck still gets tangled up with my chains,
I still have the same problems as before.
Personal gains
I'm only doing this for my own benefit.
Keep telling myself it’s all right,
I'm trying to convince myself that everything is okay.
Caught a cab underneath the star shine,
I'm leaving the situation behind me.
Shadow of her skin on the wall from the hall light,
I can still see her even though she's not there.
Keep yourself warm on a late fall night,
I'm trying to find comfort in a difficult situation.
But i’m guilty, and i’ll admit to that,
I know I did something wrong and I'm taking responsibility for it.
Heart’s losing but my body is winnin’ now, vicious cycle,
My emotions are conflicting and I'm stuck in a destructive pattern.
Stuck among it, bad conscience that can’t stop running
I'm trapped in a difficult situation and I can't shake my guilt.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CARTER REEVES SCHULTZ, DAVID MICHAEL VON MERING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HajimeTakimoto
9 years and still a bomb 💣
@DG-hu9dz
Such an underrated damn near unknown song
@albertinio949
the air we breath, the Aer we hear
@mitchellghannam4394
Still here Miggz bring them back
@JDawg946
Just broke up with who I thought was the love of my life. Three years of hard work to be ruined by her cheating. Sure I am no perfect human, but being betrayed like that was really hard at first. It is still hard for me now a few days later after I have been trying to get past it all and pick myself back up. Aer really helps me through it, their music is awesome :D
@dankmo4104
JDawg946 I'm going through the same shit bro, these dudes are clutch.
@mride1993
Cant wait to see you guys this weekend in Eugene
@alondrainfante3660
love you guys!
@mitchellmoeller9869
legendary
@incrediblebash
I think you guys should do some more acoustic covers of your songs like you did with spades, clubs and diamonds.