Dating
Brooke Allison Lyrics
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You talk to you "what he was saying behind my back"
What he says behind your back...
Well, he doesn't really say much
He just says...
He always say nice things about you
Just like I...
Yeah...
[laughter]
In Brooke Allison's song "Dating," the lyrics delve into the complications and doubts that arise when two people are in a relationship. The opening lines, "Ooh we were like... we were dating but / You talk to you 'what he was saying behind my back'," suggest that the singer is reflecting on a relationship where there may have been communication issues or gossip about what was being said behind her back.
The following lines, "What he says behind your back... / Well, he doesn't really say much / He just says... / He always say nice things about you," reveal that the person in question doesn't talk negatively about the singer when she is not around. This could be interpreted as a positive sign that the person holds genuine feelings for her and respects their relationship.
The lyrics continue with the lines "Just like I... / Yeah... [laughter]," which could be seen as the singer trying to hide any insecurities or doubts about the relationship. The laughter may be an attempt to brush off any concerns and maintain a light-hearted atmosphere.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dating" convey a sense of uncertainty and questioning within a relationship. The singer explores the idea of trust and how words spoken behind one's back can affect the dynamics and perceptions of the relationship. It suggests that even though there may be doubts or implied secrets, the individual in question still holds positive opinions about the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh we were like... we were dating but
We had a romantic relationship, but...
You talk to you "what he was saying behind my back"
You question him about the things he says about me without my knowledge
What he says behind your back...
Let me tell you about his secret conversations about you...
Well, he doesn't really say much
Honestly, he doesn't say a lot
He just says...
But when he does speak...
He always say nice things about you
He always speaks positively about you
Hmm...
Hmmm, now that you know, what do you think?
Just like I...
Just as I do...
Yeah...
Yeah, you know what I mean [laughs]
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