I Don't Like You Either
Emma Wallace Lyrics
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After you threw me away like I was a leper
After you made it clear you won't be near in fair or stormy weather
I understand, I get the point...
After you told all your friends that I brought you shame
After you threw all of my books out
Of the house in the yard, in the rain
I understand, I get the point and now I don't like you either
And there are still some people who think you're fantastic
The grocery store still lets you choose between paper or plastic
The cordial indifference of the world, I guess, will always be
But it would be nice if everyone felt the same way about you as me
Drivers still yield to you when you've got the right of way
You still can enjoy the golds and the reds of a sunset over the bay
But when you go to buy something pricey
And the man says your credit's denied there
I'll understand the man, see, cause I don't like you either
And there are still some people who think you're fantastic
The grocery store still lets you choose between paper or plastic
The cordial indifference of the world, I guess, will always be
But it would be nice if everyone felt the same way about you as me
You still birthday cards from your mother
You still get phone calls from your brother
But when that friendly policeman pulls you
Over cause he says, your speed was too high there
I'll understand the man cause I don't like you either
And there are still some people who think you're fantastic
The grocery store still lets you choose between paper or plastic
The cordial indifference of the world, I guess, will always be
But it would be nice if everyone felt the same way about you as me
The lyrics to Emma Wallace's "I Don't Like You Either" speak to the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong. The singer lists all the things the object of her disdain did to hurt her, from sautéing her heart to kicking her out of the house, and notes that despite everything, there are still people who think the subject is great. But the singer doesn't share that sentiment. She understands that the world will always be cordially indifferent, but it would be nice if everyone felt the same way about the subject as she does.
The song is a powerful reminder that sometimes, relationships can end badly, and people are left with hurt and anger. However, it's also a reminder that sometimes, the pain of a breakup can be a catalyst for moving on and finding something better.
Wallace's vocals are raw and emotional, and the stripped-down instrumentation allows the lyrics to shine through. The song is a powerful and relatable reflection on the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
After you took my heart and sautéed it in pepper
After you broke my heart and made me suffer
After you threw me away like I was a leper
After you discarded me like I was nothing
After you made it clear you won't be near in fair or stormy weather
After you made it clear that you won't be there for me in any situation
I understand, I get the point...
I understand that you don't care about me
After you told all your friends that I brought you shame
After you spread rumors about me
After you threw all of my books out
After you got rid of all the things that meant something to me
Of the house in the yard, in the rain
Outside, exposed to the harsh elements
After you kicked me out and said, you didn't want me there
After you made it clear that you didn't want me around
I understand, I get the point and now I don't like you either
I understand that I'm better off without you and I don't like you either
And there are still some people who think you're fantastic
There are still people who like you
The grocery store still lets you choose between paper or plastic
Everyday life goes on as usual for you
The cordial indifference of the world, I guess, will always be
People will always be polite but indifferent towards you
But it would be nice if everyone felt the same way about you as me
It would be satisfying if others disliked you as much as I do
You still birthday cards from your mother
Your family still cares about you
You still get phone calls from your brother
Your family still keeps in touch with you
But when that friendly policeman pulls you
But when you get pulled over
Over cause he says, your speed was too high there
Because you were going too fast
I'll understand the man cause I don't like you either
I'll understand why the policeman gave you a ticket because I don't like you either
Writer(s): Wallace Emily
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