Someone Else
Dog Park Dissidents Lyrics
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When we're not apart, he says he sees me drift away
Though I told him you′re no substitute he has his doubts
And I want, want, want to make this work so well so bad
I wish we could be a 1-2-3
But we're stuck in a V and he hasn't been loud
Well he′s screamin′ it now
"Why don't, why don′t, why don't you help me?
"Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown your heart behind the blast doors
"In case I gotta blow it to smithereens"
I'm starting to fluctuate ′tween glee and misery
The bliss of my love, and then the pain of his jealousy
Well, I know compersion don't come smooth, hell I still strain with you
But I'm holdin′ back so hard it hurts, I suffocate
I wish we could be a 1-2-3
But we′re stuck in a V and he hasn't been loud
Well he′s screamin' it now
"Why don′t, why don't, why don′t you help me?
"I found, I found, I found your love for someone else is bringin' us down
"Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown your heart behind the blast doors
"In case I gotta blow it to smithereens
"'Cause I can′t have you with no one but me
"I know you got a lotta love
"But I just want to be your enough"
Well he′s screamin' it now
"Why don′t, why don't, why don′t you help me?
"I found, I found, I found your love for someone else is bringin' us down
"Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown your heart behind the blast doors
"In case I gotta blow it up
"Why don′t, why don't, why don't you help me?
"I found, I found, I found your love for someone else is bringin′ us down
"Why don′t, why don't, why don′t you help me?
"Well I found, well I found, well I found your love for someone else
"Your love for someone else
"Your love for someone else is bringin' us down"
The song "Someone Else" by Dog Park Dissidents tells a story about a polyamorous relationship where one partner is struggling to come to terms with their significant other's love for someone else. The first verse opens with the singer receiving a call from their partner who confesses to missing them. However, the singer notes that when they are physically together, their partner seems distant, struggling to accept that the singer is in love with someone else. The singer wishes for the relationship to work, but they are stuck in a V-shaped relationship where their partner has not been vocal about his concerns until now.
The second verse shows the singer struggling with conflicting emotions. They experience both the joy of being in love with two people and the pain of their partner's jealousy. The singer notes that even though they try hard not to hurt their partner, it is challenging to hold back their feelings. The chorus repeats the same lines, with the partner pleading for the singer to lock down their heart behind blast doors, just in case they have to blow it up.
Overall, the song captures the complexities of polyamorous relationships, where multiple parties are involved, and emotions are heightened. It highlights the importance of open communication and being clear about one's desires and fears. The Dog Park Dissidents deliver this message through passionate vocals and thoughtful lyrics, making "Someone Else" a powerful track that explores a rarely discussed relationship dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave him a call today, he says he's missing me
I spoke to him on the phone, he expressed that he feels my absence
When we're not apart, he says he sees me drift away
When we're not physically separated, he feels that my attention is elsewhere
Though I told him you're no substitute he has his doubts
Despite my reassurance that he is not a replacement, he still feels unsure
And I want, want, want to make this work so well so bad
I am very eager to make this relationship successful
I wish we could be a 1-2-3
I wish we could all be together in harmony
But we're stuck in a V and he hasn't been loud
Unfortunately, we are in a situation of conflict and he has not been assertive in resolving it
Well he's screamin' it now
He is now expressing his frustrations loudly
"Why don't, why don't, why don't you help me?
He is asking for my assistance in solving our issues
"I found, I found, I found your love for someone else is bringin' us down
He believes that my love for someone else is negatively impacting our relationship
"Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown your heart behind the blast doors
He is asking me to guard my heart to prevent any further damage
"In case I gotta blow it to smithereens"
He warns that he may need to take extreme action if things do not improve
I'm starting to fluctuate 'tween glee and misery
I am experiencing both happiness and sadness in this relationship
The bliss of my love, and then the pain of his jealousy
I feel joy in my affection for my partner, but also feel pain due to his jealousy
Well, I know compersion don't come smooth, hell I still strain with you
I understand that it can be challenging to share love with multiple people, and I am still trying to work through this with him
But I'm holdin' back so hard it hurts, I suffocate
I am trying to hold back my feelings to avoid causing more conflict, but it is causing me pain
Well he's screamin' it now
He is still yelling his frustrations
"'Cause I can't have you with no one but me
He admits that he cannot accept the idea of me being with anyone else
"I know you got a lotta love
He acknowledges that I have a great deal of love to give
"But I just want to be your enough"
He wants to be the only person that I need to feel satisfied in a relationship
"Why don't, why don't, why don't you help me?
He repeats his plea for my help
"I found, I found, I found your love for someone else is bringin' us down
He continues to express his belief that my love for someone else is causing problems in our relationship
"In case I gotta blow it up
He again threatens that he may have to take drastic measures
"Why don't, why don't, why don't you help me?
Once again, he asks for my assistance
"Well I found, well I found, well I found your love for someone else
He affirms that he has discovered my love for someone else
"Your love for someone else
He is fixated on the fact that I am in love with another person
"Your love for someone else is bringin' us down"
He believes that my love for someone else is causing the decline of our relationship
Writer(s): Dog Park Dissidents
Contributed by David N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.