Tennis
Andy Yu Lyrics
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Thought I would do
Feel so out of the blue
Thoughts of you keep racing through my head and I can't stop them
If I wanted to
Stuck here wanting you
Win or lose I know I gave my all
I'll catch you if you fall
Pick and choose
You can not have it all
Now it's your call
So out of character
Can′t help but stop and stare at you
Never knowing how you feel (feel)
I′m in my head again
At least it's something relevant
Tryna make it look so real (real)
You′re sticking in my head
Something that you said
Oh here we go again
Well now it's evident
We′re here until the end
A love development
Too many times I'll never know
Walk into unknown
Spaces just for you
Falling through and through
Waiting for days on end
Just don′t call me a friend
Win or lose I know I gave my all
I'll be the net
I'll catch you if you fall
Pick and choose
You can not have it all
Now it′s your call
So out of character
Can′t help but stop and stare at you
Never knowing how you feel (feel)
I'm in my head again
At least it′s something relevant
Tryna make it look so real (real)
You're sticking in my head
Something that you said
Oh here we go again
Well now it′s evident
We're here until the end
A love development
So out of character
Can′t help but stop and stare at you
Never knowing how you feel (feel)
I'm in my head again
At least it's something relevant
Tryna make it look so real (real)
You′re sticking in my head
Something that you said
Oh here we go again
Well now it′s evident
We're here until the end
A love development
The song "Tennis" by Andy Yu speaks about the vulnerability of falling in love unexpectedly and experiencing unrequited love. The opening verse expresses the unexpectedness of falling for someone and how it feels out of character. The lyrics also reveal the racing thoughts one experiences when they cannot stop thinking about the person they desire. The chorus portrays the singer's willingness to commit to the person he desires, despite not knowing the outcome. The phrase "Win or lose, I know I gave my all," conveys his commitment to being there for the person he desires.
The second verse explores the uncertainty of the person's feelings, and how the singer cannot differentiate between genuine affection and just keeping the connection. The lyrics express the singer's internal dilemma of constantly questioning his feelings and trying to "make it look so real," while being wary of getting his hopes up if the feelings are not mutual. The bridge highlights falling for someone who is not emotionally available and the tension that builds when one is waiting for the other person to reciprocate feelings. The closing of the chorus reiterates the singer's commitment to loving the person until the end, regardless of whether the feeling of love is returned or not.
Overall, "Tennis" communicates the vulnerability and anxiety of falling for another person and trying to navigate the complexities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking bout′ you now and then is something that I never
Thought I would do
Feel so out of the blue
Thoughts of you keep racing through my head and I can't stop them
If I wanted to
Stuck here wanting you
Andy Yu is surprised by how often he thinks of this person, and how strong his desire for them is. He can't stop thinking about them, even if he wanted to.
Win or lose I know I gave my all
I′ll be the net
I'll catch you if you fall
Pick and choose
You can not have it all
Now it's your call
Andy Yu is willing to give his all for this person, but they need to decide what they really want. He will support them no matter what they choose.
So out of character
Can′t help but stop and stare at you
Never knowing how you feel (feel)
I′m in my head again
At least it's something relevant
Tryna make it look so real (real)
You′re sticking in my head
Something that you said
Oh here we go again
Well now it's evident
We′re here until the end
A love development
'Tennis' is about the internal thoughts and feelings that Andy Yu has for someone he's romantically interested in. Despite how shy he is around this person, he can't stop thinking about them and is hoping for something meaningful to develop between them.
Too many times I'll never know
Walk into unknown
Spaces just for you
Falling through and through
Waiting for days on end
Just don′t call me a friend
Andy Yu has been willing to take risks for this person and step into uncharted territory, but he wants to be more than just friends.
Writer(s): Andy Yu
Contributed by Mila T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmawilliamson9902
i found this song via instagram! as someone who plays tennis and is constantly in love this song is so sweet and wholesome and it’s one of my new favs! definitely an underrated artist :)
@marinamacanovic5578
This is amazing!!
@AndyYuMusic_
thank you marina!! <3
@scaryghost5939
it's a really good song, new favorite song :)
@AndyYuMusic_
thank you so much!! <3
@daphnecorral12
this song is such a vibe. I love it!! keep up the amazing work 😌
@susanzhang9415
This looks so so phenomenal💘💘
@AndyYuMusic_
thank you so much susan!! <3 we worked really hard on it :)
@alyssaisabella2142
The vocals 😭❤️❤️
@jessiex99
dooooope!!