Tension
BØRNS Lyrics
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Thought I would mention that I thought the tension was mutual
Ain't no bedrooms in our future though
I'm at the end of my rope
Kick me to the curb yeah throw me to the side of the road
Tension
Tension
The lyrics of BØRNS' song "Tension" portray a situation where the singer initially had a positive and hopeful perception of someone. They believed that the tension between them was mutual, indicating a shared attraction or interest. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the other person does not feel the same way. The line "Thought I would mention that I thought the tension was mutual" highlights the singer's surprise and disappointment in realizing that their feelings are not reciprocated.
The lyrics also suggest that there is no possibility of a romantic relationship between the two individuals. The line "Ain't no bedrooms in our future though" implies that there will be no intimacy or connection beyond a platonic level. Additionally, the singer expresses their frustration and feelings of being rejected by saying, "I'm at the end of my rope, kick me to the curb, yeah, throw me to the side of the road."
Line by Line Meaning
I had a different impression of you
My perception of you was not what I expected or assumed
Thought I would mention that I thought the tension was mutual
I feel compelled to communicate that I believed the strain between us was shared
Ain't no bedrooms in our future though
There are no romantic prospects or intimacy to look forward to in our relationship
I'm at the end of my rope
I am completely exhausted and emotionally drained
Kick me to the curb yeah throw me to the side of the road
Just discard me or abandon me without any consideration or compassion
Tension
The prevailing atmosphere of strain and unease
Tension
The overbearing feeling of pressure and unease
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Garrett Borns, Thomas James Schleiter
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