Innocent
Emmi Elliott Lyrics
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Pep talk in the mirror
And at 10 pm your car pulls in, rip the tag off my t-shirt
And we get a booth in the corner
And every 5 minutes, he keeps scooting closer
Kissed me good night, now 3 weeks have gone by
Guess you didn't feel the need for closure
I heard you told all your friends
That we were just catching up, that's not what it was
Well, you better own up to this
No, no, no, not innocent
Mm
No, no
No, no, no, not innocent
Don't have to try, gaze in my eyes, lost track of time (lost track of time)
So in my head feels more than fair, that it's common sense (right)
You ask 'bout my fam and my future plans
Have you noticed it's 4 a.m.?
Yeah, you know me too well
You know I'm not the girl who stays up 'til 4 a.m.
No
You said it was innocent
I heard you told all your friends
That we were just catching up, that's not what it was
Well, you better own up to this
No, no, no, not innocent
No, no
No, no, no, not innocent
Wonder if anyone's told you before
What you're doing right now is not okay
You brush it off of your shoulder
You try, but you can't wipe the guilt off of your face (hmm)
You know you're not innocent
You know that you told your friends
That we were just catching up, not really what it was
Boy, you better own up to this
No, no, no, not innocent (hmm)
No, no
No, no, no, not innocent
I thought it was innocent
I even told all my friends
I thought that it could be love, that's not what it was
The lyrics of Emmi Elliott's song "Innocent" tell a story about a girl who goes out with an ex-boyfriend, hoping that they can reconnect and maybe rekindle a romantic relationship. The girl spends time getting ready, and when the ex arrives, they go to a booth in a bar and have a conversation. As the evening progresses, it becomes clear that the ex has only come to hang out and catch up, rather than pursue anything romantic. The girl is frustrated and upset, feeling like she has been misled, and she confronts him about the situation. The song is a powerful commentary on how expectations and intentions can easily be misinterpreted, and how communication is key in avoiding misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Throughout the song, there is a theme of innocence and guilt. The girl feels like she has been deceived, while the ex denies any wrongdoing, insisting that their encounter was innocent. However, as the song goes on, it becomes clear that the ex was not entirely honest about his intentions, and the girl ultimately confronts him about his behavior. The song is a reminder that even if something seems innocent, it can still have consequences and hurt others.
Overall, "Innocent" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the complexities of relationships and the importance of clear communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Sis curls my hair to look like I don't care
My sister helps me style my hair in a way that appears effortless
Pep talk in the mirror
I give myself an encouraging pep talk in the mirror
And at 10 pm your car pulls in, rip the tag off my t-shirt
You arrive at my house at 10 pm, and we start getting intimate
And we get a booth in the corner
We sit in a private booth in the corner of a restaurant or bar
And every 5 minutes, he keeps scooting closer
Throughout the night, you keep moving closer to me
Kissed me good night, now 3 weeks have gone by
You kissed me goodnight, but now three weeks have passed without a word
Guess you didn't feel the need for closure
You didn't feel the need to formally end things between us
You said it was innocent
You claimed that our relationship was purely platonic
I heard you told all your friends
I found out that you told your friends about us
That we were just catching up, that's not what it was
But that's not the truth, we were more than just catching up
Well, you better own up to this
You need to take responsibility for your actions
Mm
An interjection expressing agreement or satisfaction
Don't have to try, gaze in my eyes, lost track of time (lost track of time)
We are so comfortable with each other that time seems to disappear when we're together
So in my head feels more than fair, that it's common sense (right)
I feel like it's obvious to both of us that there's something more between us
You ask 'bout my fam and my future plans
You inquire about my family and my future goals
Have you noticed it's 4 a.m.?
You point out that we've been talking all night
Yeah, you know me too well
You know me better than I thought
You know I'm not the girl who stays up 'til 4 a.m.
You acknowledge that it's unusual for me to stay up so late
Wonder if anyone's told you before
I wonder if anyone has ever pointed out your behavior before
What you're doing right now is not okay
Your current actions are not acceptable
You brush it off of your shoulder
You ignore my concerns and dismiss them as unimportant
You try, but you can't wipe the guilt off of your face (hmm)
You attempt to hide your guilt, but it's clear that you're struggling with it
You know you're not innocent
You are aware that you are not blameless in this situation
Boy, you better own up to this
You need to take responsibility for your part in what happened
I thought it was innocent
At first, I believed that our relationship was purely platonic
I even told all my friends
I shared our relationship with my friends
I thought that it could be love, that's not what it was
But now I know that what we had wasn't love
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