Y
Citizen Queen Lyrics
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Who knew this small room could feel so big?
And I hate it's finally as clean as I wanted it
Can I say I miss the dishes in the sink
The complicated way you think?
Who knew losing you would feel like this?
But who said young love couldn't last?
No answer when I asked
Where you put us in the past
What's hurting me the most is I don't know why you left us (hey)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
I promise
I can still taste every word that
You've left in my bed (oh, whoa, yeah)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
I promise
Now I'm back to the basics
Me, myself, and my crazy
Think about you on the daily
I don't want your sympathy
Don't call my family, I don't need that energy
In the process of healing
I know we moved too fast
But who said young love couldn't last?
No answer when I asked
Where you put us in the past
What's hurting me the most is I don't know why you left us (hey)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
I promise
I can still taste every word that
You've left in my bed (Oh, whoa, yeah)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
I promise
Who knew this small room could feel so big?
What's hurting me the most is I don't know why you left us (hey)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
I promise
I can still taste every word that
You've left in my bed (oh, whoa, yeah)
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
Without ya
The song “Y” by Citizen Queen talks about a breakup, specifically the emotions one goes through when a relationship ends. The chorus repeats the line “What’s hurting me the most is I don’t know why you left us”, which highlights the confusion that one feels when they don’t understand why the other person ended the relationship. The verse builds on this idea, with the lyrics talking about missing the little things that the other person did that now feel like a void, and trying to come to terms with the breakup in order to move on.
The verse also talks about the pain of trying to let go of someone that you still have feelings for. It’s hard to move on from someone when their memory is still present in your daily life, and you’re still haunted by their words or actions. The bridge talks about finding a way to heal and move on, but it’s clear that this process is difficult and takes time.
Overall, the song captures the emotions that come with a breakup, from confusion and hurt to trying to heal and move on. It’s a relatable and heartfelt song that many people can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Who knew this small room could feel so big?
Surprised at the impact of losing their partner on their personal space
And I hate it's finally as clean as I wanted it
Regretful about having a clean space without their partner to share it with
Can I say I miss the dishes in the sink
Longing for the mundane aspects of their relationship that they took for granted
The complicated way you think?
Missing the unique perspective and complexity their partner brought to their life
Who knew losing you would feel like this?
Realizing the unexpected depth of pain caused by losing their partner
I know we moved too fast
Acknowledging that the relationship progressed quickly
But who said young love couldn't last?
Questioning the notion that young love is inherently short-lived
No answer when I asked
Lacking explanation or closure from their partner
Where you put us in the past
Wondering how their partner views their shared history
What's hurting me the most is I don't know why you left us (hey)
Feeling deep pain from lack of understanding about why the relationship ended
I'm trying to let go, I know I'll be fine
Making an effort to move on despite the heartbreak
I promise
Reassuring themselves that they will heal and move forward
I can still taste every word that
Unable to forget the hurtful things their partner said during the relationship
You've left in my bed (oh, whoa, yeah)
The echoes of their partner's words continue to affect them emotionally
Now I'm back to the basics
Simplifying their life and focusing on themselves in the aftermath of the breakup
Me, myself, and my crazy
Acknowledging their flaws and quirks as an individual
Think about you on the daily
Unable to stop thoughts of their partner from intruding on daily life
I don't want your sympathy
Not interested in pity or empathy from their ex-partner
Don't call my family, I don't need that energy
Wanting to keep boundaries and cut off toxic influences
In the process of healing
Acknowledging that recovery takes time and effort
Without ya
Confident in being able to move forward and thrive without their ex-partner
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@citizenqueen
so blown away by all of the love and support for "Y" so far 🥺 love you so much
@citizenqueenfans3718
♥♥♥
@abirmohamed8343
😍
@chopperhead2012
I wasn't prepared to feel these feels...it's been 3 years and it still hurts. She was my first everything and the love of my life.
@BTSInUrArea_XG_ATEEZ
I love you too so much CQ
@kaylatyson8548
I have watched this video everyday since it came out and I cry every time. I don't know why I put myself through this but I relate so much.
@Lynlapidofficial
This is incredible
@honeybeemohlakoana5620
You have great taste in music, and that is why I like yours.
@bluegirl7043
right?! Hello there btw
@kingjulian2018
Great music taste and this song hits different like an actual emotion