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Seventeen
Bathurst Lyrics
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I'm still waiting
for the time that we'd spend.
I know that she's getting angry,
but I don't care.
So why's she breaking down again?
Why's the problem always me?
She can't remember what I said,
she's still waiting
for the time that we'd spend.
She knows that I'm getting angry,
but she don't care.
but she don't care.
but she don't care.
So why's she breaking down again?
Why's the problem always me?
The problem's always me.
The problem's always me.
The lyrics to Bathurst's song Seventeen explore the recurring issues in a relationship where both parties fail to communicate effectively resulting in a lack of understanding and empathy towards each other. The singer is lamenting the breakdown of his relationship with his partner as they both struggle to remember what the other person said and are waiting for the time they would spend together. Despite recognizing that his partner is getting angry with him, he doesn't seem to care and wonders why the problem is always him.
The song seems to be a reflection of a relationship falling apart due to lack of communication and empathy. The repetitive nature of the lyrics ("I can't remember what she said", "She can't remember what I said", "Why's the problem always me?", "The problem's always me") highlight the frustrating cycle that they're stuck in. They are both feeling angry and hurt, but instead of trying to resolve the issues, they're blaming each other for the problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember what she said,
I have forgotten what she told me
I'm still waiting
for the time that we'd spend.
I am eagerly looking forward to the moments we would share together
I know that she's getting angry,
but I don't care.
I am aware that she is becoming enraged, but I am indifferent to this fact
So why's she breaking down again?
I am puzzled as to why she is emotional again
Why's the problem always me?
I am questioning why I am always at fault
She can't remember what I said,
she's still waiting
for the time that we'd spend.
She is also unable to recall our previous conversation and still anticipates our time together
She knows that I'm getting angry,
but she don't care.
but she don't care.
but she don't care.
She is aware that I am becoming upset, but she shows disregard for my emotions despite it being reciprocal earlier
So why's she breaking down again?
I am still confused as to why she's becoming emotional again
Why's the problem always me?
I'm still questioning why I am forever the person at fault
The problem's always me.
I have realized and admitted that I am always the issue.
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.