Appetizer
Aerial East Lyrics

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Sometimes he says yes
Times he says come over
Sometimes he says no
Sometimes he says no

I know he's just a stone
In the water
I'm just tryin' to get back

He's an appetizer

Sometimes he says yes
Times he says come over
Sometimes he says no
Sometimes he says no

I know he's young at heart
Sunny sky with muddy sky
Spends his nights s-standing by (?)
Getting other women drunk

Sometimes he says yes
Times he says come over
Sometimes he says no
Sometimes he says no

When he's about to leave
He drops his eyes and speaks
About the other times
And promises he'll ride (?)

But it's always me
Who says I wanna see
Sometimes he responds
(???) With wonder of your loves (???)

Sometimes he says yes
Times he says come over
Sometimes he says no
Sometimes he says no

I'm a fool everytime
I think that I'm OK
Then I can't get him off my mind

Sometimes he says yes
Times he says come over

(?) pleasantly, cause I know
He's just an appetizer

Overall Meaning

The song "Appetizer" by Aerial East seems to be a representation of a tumultuous relationship between the singer and a man who is not all that invested in her. The lines "Sometimes he says yes, times he says come over, sometimes he says no, sometimes he says no" signify the unpredictability of his actions towards the singer. The metaphor "He's an appetizer" suggests that he is not the main course, but rather just a small indulgence that leaves the singer wanting more. The line "I know he's just a stone in the water" could imply that the man is not very significant and easily replaceable.

The lyrics also reveal some negative traits of the man in question, who seems to be a player that enjoys getting other women drunk. The line "Sunny sky with muddy sky" could indicate that he looks good on the surface but has a dark side. The singer seems to be aware of his unfaithfulness but still desires him, as evidenced by the lines "I'm a fool every time, I think that I'm OK, then I can't get him off my mind".

Overall, the song seems to be about a complicated and unfulfilling relationship where the singer is left wanting more but knows that the man is not worth pursuing.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes he says yes
At times, he agrees to be with me

Times he says come over
He tells me to visit him occasionally

Sometimes he says no
Occasionally, he disagrees with me

Sometimes he says no
Sometimes, he refuses to be with me

I know he's just a stone
I am aware that he is not worth my time

In the water
He is insignificant

I'm just tryin' to get back
I am attempting to move on

He's an appetizer
He is only temporary

I know he's young at heart
He possesses a youthful spirit

Sunny sky with muddy sky
His exterior belies his true nature

Spends his nights s-standing by (?),
He spends his nights socializing