May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
Rubbin' It In
Chely Wright Lyrics
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I couldn't help but to think of you again
Someone was wearing your cologne
What a cruel way to remind me that your gone
A couple danced over by the jukebox
Hand in hand, I thought they'd never stop
They played out song again and again
[Chorus]
They're laughing at me
I just know it
As if they knew all along I'd blow it
Everywhere I turn, something reminds me of the way things were
I love you, I lost you, I know what a fool I've been
And it seems like the whole world keeps rubbin' it in
Every time I turn on the TV
I comer across one of our favorite movies
A love story that ends in a kiss
How'd the cable company get in on this
I swear I pass your car when I'm on the highway
Since when did everyone drive red Chevrolets
it never really is your car
I think some people are taking this a little too far
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Yeah it seems like the whole world keeps rubbin' it in
The lyrics to Chely Wright's song "Rubbin' It In" depict the emotions of a person who was left heartbroken and is struggling to move on after their relationship ended. The song focuses on the theme of being reminded of a past love at every turn. The song opens with the singer going out with some old friends and feeling a pang of nostalgia when someone is wearing their ex's cologne. This is a cruel reminder that the person they love is gone. The singer proceeds to narrate a couple who are dancing by the jukebox, and they play "our song" on repeat, which is insensitive of them.
The chorus then follows, with the singer expressing their feeling of the world rubbing it in their face that they lost the person they love so much. Every time they turn on the TV or go out, they are reminded of the love they lost. They see a love story that ends in a kiss, which is a reminder that they will not have that happy ending with their ex. They also feel like they see their ex's car everywhere they go, making it hard for them to move on. Overall, the song is a reminder of the pain of losing someone and the constant reminders that come with moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, I went out with some old friends
I spent time with old friends last night
I couldn't help but to think of you again
You were on my mind again
Someone was wearing your cologne
Someone had your same scent
What a cruel way to remind me that your gone
It was painful to be reminded of your absence
A couple danced over by the jukebox
A couple was dancing nearby
Hand in hand, I thought they'd never stop
They seemed like they would never stop dancing
They played out song again and again
The song played repeatedly
How could anyone be so insensitive
It was insensitive of them to play that song
They're laughing at me
I feel like they're laughing at me
I just know it
I'm convinced of it
As if they knew all along I'd blow it
It's like they knew I'd mess up
Everywhere I turn, something reminds me of the way things were
Reminders of the past are all around me
I love you, I lost you, I know what a fool I've been
I loved you, but now I've lost you and feel foolish
And it seems like the whole world keeps rubbin' it in
It feels like everyone is rubbing my loss in my face
Every time I turn on the TV
Whenever I watch TV
I comer across one of our favorite movies
I come across one of our favorite movies
A love story that ends in a kiss
A love story that ends with a kiss scene
How'd the cable company get in on this
Why is the cable company showing this movie now?
I swear I pass your car when I'm on the highway
I feel like I see your car on the road
Since when did everyone drive red Chevrolets
When did everyone start driving cars like yours?
it never really is your car
It's never actually your car that I see
I think some people are taking this a little too far
I think some people are going too far with these reminders
Yeah it seems like the whole world keeps rubbin' it in
It feels like everyone is rubbing my pain in my face
Lyrics © MELANIE HOWARD MUSIC, INC.
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