Petty
Emma Blackery Lyrics
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But you know where I am is what you hate about me now
I've heard the things you've said, calling yourself my ex-boyfriend
To anyone who would listen, so what's this about?
'Cause you used to call me pretty 'til you took out the 'R'
Said "girl you couldn't be more petty than you already are"
Are you mad 'cause I wrote songs about you breaking my heart?
I'm singin' like
I'm singin' like
Thought we were cool until I saw you take me off your phone
It's been so long, you've still not moved out of your parents' home
Don't wanna see me now, but you're so happy goin' round
Recalling how we screwed around, now you're all on your own
'Cause you used to call me pretty 'til you took out the 'R' (You used to call me pretty 'til you)
Said "girl you couldn't be more petty than you already are" (Couldn't be more petty)
Are you mad 'cause I wrote songs about you breaking my heart? (Mad 'cause I wrote songs about you?)
'Cause boy you used to call me pretty 'til you took out the 'R(Used to call me pretty)
I'm singin' like
I'm singin' like
I said, baby, you're welcome, for the press shots and the parties
That my name will get you into when I play this song about you
And you know that I don't hate you, though I've got reason to
'Cause boy I miss your mother's dinners more than I miss you!
I'm singin' like
I'm singin' like
The lyrics to Emma Blackery's song "Petty" describe a situation where the singer attempts to write a song about someone who has become their ex-boyfriend. The singer reflects on the fact that this person now dislikes them and talks negatively about them to others. The lyrics play with wordplay and irony, highlighting the petty behavior of the ex-boyfriend. The song implies that the ex-boyfriend used to compliment the singer, calling her pretty, but now has removed the "R" from the word, indicating that he no longer sees her in a positive light. The singer questions whether the ex-boyfriend is angry because she wrote songs about him breaking her heart, provoking him to retaliate with petty behavior.
In the second verse, the singer realizes that the relationship is truly over when she notices that the ex-boyfriend has taken her off his phone contacts. She also observes that he still lives with his parents, emphasizing that he hasn't moved on or progressed in life since their breakup. Despite his apparent disregard for her now, the ex-boyfriend seems to enjoy reminiscing about their past intimacy. The singer then repeats the chorus, highlighting the irony of the ex-boyfriend taking away the "R" in "pretty" while acting petty himself.
The bridge of the song takes a sarcastic tone as the singer addresses the ex-boyfriend directly. She sarcastically thanks him for the attention he receives as a result of her songs about him and mocks his reliance on her name to gain access to certain social events. However, she acknowledges that she doesn't hate him, but misses the warm memories of his mother's dinners more than she misses him personally. This line suggests that the singer has moved on and is no longer invested in the negativity surrounding their past relationship.
Overall, "Petty" captures the frustration and irony of a failed relationship, where both parties engage in petty behavior and use wordplay to express their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to write a song about you, to take you down
I attempted to compose a melody addressing you, with the intention to undermine you
But you know where I am is what you hate about me now
However, you are aware that my current position is what displeases you about me presently
I've heard the things you've said, calling yourself my ex-boyfriend
I have listened to the remarks you have made, referring to yourself as my former romantic partner
To anyone who would listen, so what's this about?
To anyone willing to lend an ear, so what is the purpose of these actions?
'Cause you used to call me pretty 'til you took out the 'R'
Because in the past, you used to address me as attractive until you removed the letter 'R'
Said 'girl, you couldn't be more petty than you already are'
Stated 'girl, it is impossible for you to be more spiteful than your current state'
Are you mad 'cause I wrote songs about you breaking my heart?
Are you angered because I composed melodies regarding your actions that caused me emotional pain?
'Cause boy you used to call me pretty 'til you took out the 'R'
Because boy, in the past, you used to refer to me as beautiful until you removed the 'R'
Thought we were cool until I saw you take me off your phone
I believed our relationship was amicable until I noticed you removing me from your mobile device
It's been so long, you've still not moved out of your parents' home
It has been a significant amount of time, yet you have not yet relocated from your parents' abode
Don't wanna see me now, but you're so happy goin' round
You no longer desire to encounter me at present, yet you appear content in your current activities
Recalling how we screwed around, now you're all on your own
Recalling the times when we engaged in casual encounters, now you find yourself in solitary circumstances
I said, baby, you're welcome, for the press shots and the parties
I stated, baby, you should express gratitude for the media pictures and the social gatherings
That my name will get you into when I play this song about you
The events and opportunities you will gain access to due to the association with my name when I perform this melody concerning you
And you know that I don't hate you, though I've got reason to
And you are aware that I do not despise you, even though I possess valid motives to do so
'Cause boy I miss your mother's dinners more than I miss you!
Because, boy, I yearn for the meals your mother used to prepare more than I long for your presence!
I'm singin' like
I am singing passionately
I'm singin' like
I am singing fervently
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emma Blackery
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