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Cousin Oliver Lyrics
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She flirts with all my friends
What would it take
To get some attention
You know it's killing me
Her lack of sensitivity
I want to know
How did it come to this
With a clenched jaw and a clenched fist
The girl really knows
How to piss me off
But I remember when
Things seemed so much different
Say hi to her pops
When I come to pick her up
And see all those
Family portraits on the wall
Who'd've ever guessed at all
Little girl hides all the pain
With my friends, she's made a name
She only loves me for my cash
I only love her for that ass
She's a whore, but I don't care
She's a love I've learned to share
I've learned to share
I've learned to share
Just want to know why I'm so
Just want to know how I got
Just want to know
'Cause I don't understand what I see in you
Family portraits on the wall
Who'd've ever guessed at all
Little girl hides all the pain
With my friends, she's made a name
She only loves me for my cash
I only love her for that ass
She's a whore, but I don't care
She's a love I've learned to share
I've learned to share
I've learned to share
The lyrics of Cousin Oliver's song "Share" are about a man who is in a relationship with a woman who flirts with his friends and only loves him for his money and physical attributes. The song has a conflicted tone as the man is hurt by the woman's insensitivity and lack of attention towards him but still cannot help feeling attracted to her. He reminisces about their happier times, such as meeting her parents and seeing their family photos on the walls. However, he also acknowledges that their relationship is complicated and that she is a "whore" who is using him for his wealth.
The lines "Little girl hides all the pain / With my friends, she's made a name" suggest that the woman may be using flirtation and attention from other men to cope with some kind of emotional pain or trauma. However, the singer still struggles to understand why he is so drawn to her despite her behavior. The song ends with the repeated lines "I've learned to share" which can be interpreted in multiple ways - the man may have learned to accept that his girlfriend will continue to flirt with his friends and may even have to share her with other men, or he may have learned to accept his own flaws and desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Share" present a complex and nuanced portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship, exploring themes of love, desire, jealousy, and emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it's on again
The cycle of flirtation and manipulation has restarted.
She flirts with all my friends
She plays mind games with everyone, not just me.
What would it take / To get some attention
I feel neglected and wonder what it would take to get her to notice me.
You know it's killing me
I am consumed by the stress and pain of this relationship.
Her lack of sensitivity
She is not considerate of my feelings or anyone else's.
I want to know / What's your intentions
I am suspicious of her motives and want to know if she genuinely cares for me.
How did it come to this / With a clenched jaw and a clenched fist
I am overwhelmed with anger and frustration over the situation.
The girl really knows / How to piss me off
She is skilled at triggering my negative emotions.
But I remember when / Things seemed so much different
I reminisce about the past when our relationship was not as tumultuous.
Say hi to her pops / When I come to pick her up
I maintain a facade of politeness towards her family despite my true feelings.
And see all those / Family portraits on the wall
I observe her family's happy memories and feel envious and resentful.
Who'd've ever guessed at all / Little girl hides all the pain
No one would have guessed that behind her facade of happiness, she is struggling with inner pain.
With my friends, she's made a name
She has a reputation for flirting with and manipulating my friends.
She only loves me for my cash
She is using me for my money and material possessions.
I only love her for that ass
I am only attracted to her physically and do not value her as a person.
She's a whore, but I don't care
I am aware of her promiscuity, but am willing to overlook it for the sake of our relationship.
She's a love I've learned to share
I have accepted that she has other lovers and have learned to tolerate it, even though it feels wrong.
I've learned to share
I have convinced myself that our relationship is acceptable, even if it is clearly unhealthy.
Just want to know why I'm so
I am seeking an explanation for my feelings and behavior towards her.
Just want to know how I got
I am questioning how I became so enmeshed in this toxic relationship.
Just want to know / 'Cause I don't understand what I see in you
I am struggling to comprehend why I am still involved with her despite all the warning signs.
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.