When
Emma Moore Lyrics
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She was lying in the next room
Sound asleep and dreaming peaceful
Thinking she was next to you
Was it when you told me things
She will never know
Was it the second phone
The first touch
First time you realised
She wasn't enough
Did it start the moment
That you looked at me
When exactly
Did you start to cheat
Was it when you started showing up
A couple of hours late for work
'Cause you couldn't bear to start your day
Without seeing me first
Was it when you had to stop
And buy a shirt on your way home
'Cause we ruined one
Was it the first kiss
The first touch
First time you realised
She wasn't enough
Did it start the moment
That you looked at me
When exactly
Did you start to cheat
'Cause even now in your own words
You won't say that's what you did
You left one line to cross and now
You hide behind it
Hmm hide behind it
Was it the first kiss
The first touch
First time you realised
She wasn't enough
Did it start the moment
You said you loved me
When exactly
Did you start to cheat
Was it when you called at 3am
In Emma Moore's song "When," the lyrics explore the theme of infidelity and its emotional toll on the singer. The song delves into the moments and decisions that led to the act of cheating and questions when exactly it began. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer is aware of their partner's unfaithfulness, highlighting the pain and betrayal they feel.
The first verse suggests that the cheating may have started when the partner called at 3am while the singer was lying in the next room, thinking that their partner was sleeping peacefully beside them. This late-night call implies a hidden connection and intimacy that was being shared without the knowledge of the partner sharing the same bed.
As the song progresses, the singer questions if the cheating began with a series of firsts: the first kiss, the first touch, and the first time the partner realized that their current relationship was not enough for them. These moments indicate a turning point in the partner's feelings and the start of their emotional and physical involvement with someone else.
The second verse further explores the signs of cheating, such as the partner showing up late for work and prioritizing seeing the other person first. The need to buy new shirts to hide evidence of their affair indicates a level of deception and caution in maintaining their secret relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer questions when exactly the cheating began, seeking clarity and insight into their partner's actions. The last lines suggest that even when confronted, the partner refuses to admit to their infidelity, choosing to hide behind a line they refuse to cross.
The lyrics of "When" by Emma Moore express the pain, confusion, and longing for truth that often accompany the discovery of infidelity. It captures the complex emotions and questions that arise when one's trust is broken in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it when you called at 3am
Did you betray your commitment when you reached out to me in the early hours of the morning?
She was lying in the next room
While your partner was peacefully asleep in the adjacent room
Sound asleep and dreaming peaceful
Deeply in slumber, blissfully lost in dreams
Thinking she was next to you
Believing she was by your side, unaware of your unfaithfulness
Was it when you told me things
Did your betrayal occur when you shared intimate details with me
She will never know
She remains unaware of the secrets you confided in me
Was it the second phone
Perhaps it was the existence of a separate phone you used to hide your indiscretions
Was it the first kiss
Did your unfaithfulness commence with the initial embrace
The first touch
Or was it when our hands first made contact
First time you realised
The instant you became aware
She wasn't enough
That your partner failed to fulfill your desires
Did it start the moment
Did the betrayal originate precisely at the instant
That you looked at me
When your gaze met mine
When exactly
At what specific point in time
Did you start to cheat
Did you commence your unfaithful acts
Was it when you started showing up
Did the betrayal initiate when you began arriving
A couple of hours late for work
Several hours after your designated start time for employment
'Cause you couldn't bear to start your day
Because you were unable to face the beginning of your day
Without seeing me first
Unless you had the opportunity to see me beforehand
Was it when you had to stop
Perhaps it was the moment you had to halt
And buy a shirt on your way home
To purchase a garment on your journey back to your residence
'Cause we ruined one
Since we had rendered one of your shirts unsuitable
'Cause even now in your own words
Because even now, using your own language
You won't say that's what you did
You refuse to admit that is the action you undertook
You left one line to cross and now
You intentionally left a limit to transgress, and currently
You hide behind it
You utilize it as a shield to conceal your actions
Hmm hide behind it
Hmm, you persist in concealing your transgressions
You said you loved me
Did your infidelity begin when you professed your love for me
When exactly
At what specific point in time
Did you start to cheat
Did you commence your unfaithful acts
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Emma Moore
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