Sore Loser
Having played piano since she was four, and written her own songs since age… Read Full Bio ↴Having played piano since she was four, and written her own songs since age eleven, Ella Jane never wasted any time vaulting toward it. “I was obsessed with the mechanics of songwriting,” she remembers. “The second I started realizing that I could write about everything I was thinking and feeling, that’s when I really got into it.” It’s a sentiment that comes full circle upon the arrival of her debut EP "THIS IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!", via FADER Label. Comprised entirely of material ella wrote in high school prior to her viral success (including singles such as “nothing else i could do,” “bored&blind,” and “The City”) the EP traces a period of self-discovery with incisive wisdom and whimsy. “Each of these songs come from a different phase of my life,” ella explains. “Yes, high school is such a short period of time, but so much changes throughout those few years. This project is a record of those changes.” A harmonious amalgamation of folk, soul and indie-pop, "THIS IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" not only demonstrates ella’s impressive sonic range, it also asserts that it’s just the beginning of what she’s capable of.

Sore Loser
Ella Jane Lyrics


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Watching you small talk through a window pane
As she's sipping your coffee, gonna rot my brain
I always knew that I'd give into jealousy
But I never thought that it would be the death of me
Standing there bleeding, digging my own grave

I'm a sore loser who
Always falls for the winner
Should've warned you first that
You struck a deal with a lifelong quitter
I know I'm being a bad sport but
I'm getting kinda sick of watching the scoreboard
And I don't think I can play you anymore

Making a clean cut, tryna brush you off (brush you, brush you off)
But you're under my skin now, guess you're never getting lost
Look at me smiling at you like your biggest fan
Oh God, it's embarrassing hoping you'd understand
But I'll wait just in case you wake up and you get it right

I'm a sore loser who
Always falls for the winner
Should've warned you first that
You struck a deal with a lifelong quitter
I know I'm being a bad sport but
I'm getting kinda sick of watching the scoreboard
And I don't think I can play you anymore
Anymore

I'm a sore loser who
Always falls for the winner
Warned you first that
You struck a deal with a lifelong quitter
I know I'm being a bad sport but




I'm getting kinda sick of watching the scoreboard
And I don't think I can play you anymore

Overall Meaning

In "Sore Loser," Ella Jane is expressing her jealousy towards someone who has taken her romantic interest away, leaving her feeling defeated and vulnerable. She paints a picture of herself watching the person she is infatuated with from afar, as they share intimacy with someone else, causing Ella to feel like she is rotting away. Ella laments her own weaknesses, saying that she always knew she would give in to jealousy but never imagined that it would consume her as it has. She also acknowledges that she is behaving like a sore loser, always falling for the winner, and as a lifelong quitter, she should have warned her object of affection. Despite her twisted feelings, Ella holds out a glimmer of hope that the target of her affections will come to his senses.


The song's first verse finds Ella in a painful position, feeling like she is standing there bleeding and digging her own grave. She is wounded and knows that her jealousy is damaging her self-worth, yet she cannot seem to stop herself from feeling this way. In the second verse, Ella tries to move on and forget about her past love, but she is not successful. She cannot seem to shake the person from her mind, and their presence continues to affect her deeply. She knows that she needs to let go and move on, but she cannot bring herself to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching you small talk through a window pane
Observing you having a casual conversation through a window.


As she's sipping your coffee, gonna rot my brain
Seeing her drink your coffee makes me jealous and upset.


I always knew that I'd give into jealousy
I knew that I would become envious at some point.


But I never thought that it would be the death of me
I didn't expect it to have such a negative impact on me.


Standing there bleeding, digging my own grave
I am hurting myself by being so envious and upset.


I'm a sore loser who
I am someone who cannot handle losing gracefully.


Always falls for the winner
I constantly find myself drawn to those who are successful.


Should've warned you first that
I should have told you ahead of time that I am prone to jealousy.


You struck a deal with a lifelong quitter
You made an agreement with someone who tends to give up easily.


I know I'm being a bad sport but
I understand that I am not handling this situation maturely.


I'm getting kinda sick of watching the scoreboard
I am tired of constantly keeping track of who is winning and losing.


And I don't think I can play you anymore
I am unsure if I can continue to be around you and handle my jealousy.


Making a clean cut, tryna brush you off (brush you, brush you off)
I am attempting to distance myself from you and move on.


But you're under my skin now, guess you're never getting lost
You have left a lasting impression on me and I can't seem to forget about you.


Look at me smiling at you like your biggest fan
I am pretending to be your supporter and admirer, even though I am jealous.


Oh God, it's embarrassing hoping you'd understand
I feel foolish for hoping that you would see things from my perspective.


But I'll wait just in case you wake up and you get it right
I will continue to hope that you will come to understand my feelings in the future.


Anymore
I cannot handle this situation anymore and need to take a step back.


Warned you first that
I told you beforehand that I struggle with jealousy.




Writer(s): Stephenie Jones, Mike Irish, Ella Jane Roth

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Comments from YouTube:

@Beeftoes

I cant explain how mush ella has helped me find my music taste.She that one artist where u can’t get bored of!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@YAN_____

Straight to my Spotify playlist 😳💕

@caylamaree7747

you’re lyrics are just so smart and make my brain explode every time i listen to your music!!

@madelinel4118

love to see this charlie collab!!!

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I had heard some rumors concerning this video and I came to investigate. Bully for you Ella Jane!

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