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Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore, and
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you
Yesterday, yeah
Every minute counts
I don't wanna watch TV anymore, yeah
Can you figure me out?
Just doin' to waste more time on the couch

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you, but if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walkin' out the door with your bags
Walkin' out the door with your bags
Walkin' out the door with your bags
Walkin' out the door with your bags

Pour your glass of wine
Mitchell told me I should be just fine, yeah
Cases under the bed
Spill it open, let it rush to my head
I don't wanna be forward, I don't wanna cut corners
Savor this with everything I have inside of me
I'm not the type to run, I know that we're having fun
But what's the rush? Kissing, then my cheeks are so flushed

Tell you how I felt
Sugar coated melting in your mouth
Pardon my emotions
I should probably keep it all to myself
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you, but if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walkin' out the door with your bags
Walkin' out the door with your bags




Walkin' out the door with your bags
Walkin' out the door with your bags

Overall Meaning

In Clairo's song Bags, she expresses feelings of frustration and uncertainty in a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, as she repeatedly emphasizes that every second and minute counts. She no longer wants to engage in the little games that are played in the relationship and does not want to waste any more time. Clairo asks if her partner can see her waiting for the right time or using everything to hold back. The uncertainty and anticipation are palpable as she waits for her partner to make a move.


The title of the song, Bags, is a metaphor for the baggage that people carry with them in relationships. In the chorus, Clairo sings about walking out the door with bags, which suggests that she is ready to leave the relationship with her baggage. The baggage may refer to past experiences, expectations, and fears that people bring into new relationships.


The second verse describes Clairo's attempt to enjoy the moment and not rush things. She pours a glass of wine and savors it with everything she has inside of her. However, she admits that she is not sure how to express her emotions and fears that her partner will make fun of her. In the end, she resigns herself to keeping her feelings to herself and contemplating walking out the door with her bags.


Overall, Bags is a reflective song about the anxieties and uncertainties that come with relationships. Clairo's lyrics provide a heartfelt and relatable account of the challenges that many people face in their love lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Every second counts
I am aware that time is scarce and I don't want to waste it.


I don't wanna talk to you anymore, and
I am tired of talking to you and I would like some time alone.


All these little games
I am tired of the mind games and would like some honesty and transparency.


You can call me by the name I gave you
I would like to be addressed by the name I prefer.


Yesterday, yeah
Looking at how things used to be makes me miss those good times.


Every minute counts
I don't want to waste any more time on activities that do not add any value.


I don't wanna watch TV anymore, yeah
I am not finding any joy in watching TV and would like to do something more productive instead.


Can you figure me out?
I am complex and hard to understand, can you handle that?


Just doin' to waste more time on the couch
I am doing activities that are not adding value just so I can pass the time.


Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I am waiting for the perfect moment and I hope you see that.


I can't read you, but if you want, the pleasure's all mine
If you are not revealing your true self, it is up to you, but I am open to whatever you want.


Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I am trying my best not to reveal too much too soon and take things slow.


I guess this could be worse
Things could be worse than they are now and I am thankful for that.


Walkin' out the door with your bags
I am ready to leave this situation behind and move on with my life.


Pour your glass of wine
Let's relax and try to create a good atmosphere.


Mitchell told me I should be just fine, yeah
Someone tried to comfort me and assure me that everything will be okay.


Cases under the bed
There are secrets hidden from sight.


Spill it open, let it rush to my head
Revealing those secrets will bring a rush of emotions.


I don't wanna be forward, I don't wanna cut corners
I want to take things slow and build a relationship on a strong foundation.


Savor this with everything I have inside of me
I want to enjoy every moment to the fullest and make this a memorable experience.


I'm not the type to run, I know that we're having fun
I am committed to making this work and having a good time with you.


But what's the rush? Kissing, then my cheeks are so flushed
We don't need to rush things and I am enjoying the slow buildup of intimacy and passion.


Tell you how I felt
I want to be honest and open about my feelings.


Sugar coated melting in your mouth
I want to express my feelings in a sweet and charming way.


Pardon my emotions
I hope you can be understanding of my feelings and not judge me for them.


I should probably keep it all to myself
Maybe I should not say anything and keep my feelings to myself to avoid getting hurt.


Know you'd make fun of me
I am afraid to be vulnerable because I fear being ridiculed and hurt.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire E. Cottrill, Nicholas Quinn Breton, Rostam Batmanglij

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@romeyrodriguez2748

Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore, and
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you
Yesterday, yeah
Every minute counts
I don't wanna watch TV anymore, yeah
Can you figure me out?
Just doin' this to waste more time on the couch
Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Pour your glass of wine
Bet you'll tell me I should be just fine, yeah
Cases under the bed
Spill it open, let it rush to my head
I don't wanna be forward
I don't wanna cut corners
Savor this with everything I have inside of me
I'm not the type to run
I know that we're having fun
But what's the rush? Kissing, then my cheeks are so flushed
Tell you how I felt
Sugar coated melting in your mouth
Pardon my emotions
I should probably keep it all to myself
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags



@ausar125

Lyrics for whoever needs them:

Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you
Yesterday, yeah

Every minute counts
I don't wanna watch TV anymore
Can you figure me out?
Just doin' to waste more time on the couch
Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags

Pour your glass of wine
Mitchell told me I should be just fine, yeah
Cases under the bed
Spill it open, let it rush to my head
I don't wanna be forward
I don't wanna cut corners
Savor this with everything I have inside of me

I'm not the type to run
I know that we're having fun
But what's the rush? Kiss and then my cheeks are so flushed

Tell you how I felt
Sugar coated melting in your mouth
Pardon my emotions
I should probably keep it all to myself
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse

Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags



@amedialian4222

lyrics:

Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you Yesterday, yeah
Every minute counts
I don't wanna watch TV anymore
Can you figure me out?
Just doin this to waste more time on the couch

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess, this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags

Pour your glass of wine
But you'll tell me I should be just fine, yeah
Cases under the bed
Spill it open, let it rush to my head
I don't wanna be forward, I don't wanna cut corners
Savor this with everything I have inside of me
I'm not the type to run
I know that we're having fun
But what's the rush? Kiss and then my cheeks are so flushed

Tell you how I felt
Sugar coated melting in your mouth
Pardon my emotions
I should probably keep it all to myself
Now you make fun of me
Now you make fun of me
Now you make fun of me
Now you make fun of me

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess, this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags



All comments from YouTube:

@Mrmcmeme-eg6bi

this song gives me such a life is strange vibe

@Notevenaj

EXACTLY WHEN SEAN AND DANIEL ARE ON THE RUN

@alexa-jb1gk

it's also about her first love for a girl, so chloe and max?

@ollie2111

Dude SO many songs give me strong Life is Strange 1 vibes, glad I'm not the only one.

@DopestArista

YEESSS!!

@lizzygrant4eva

Mrmcmeme 9000, omg yes max & chloe tingz

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@mollyballantyne6281

This is the type of song you can listen to a million times and never get tired of, trust me I know......

@leanne9533

i love your profile pic

@benlo377

banana man

@sighfly2928

The chorus is addictive

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