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Greenbrier Lane Lyrics
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I can barely remember your sweet smile.
I'll pick you up at a quarter to nine
You bet your ass
I brought you flowers you look great
Are we just friends or is this a date
Now youre trying to hold my hand
This is going just how I planned
But wait
(Chorus)
What the fuck is he doing here
Spitting game with a cigarette on his ear
Flagging down the bar tender for a beer
It makes me sick he's everything that I hate
Was this your little plan to get back at me?
Do I really deserve this tragedy?
Guess this night just was not meant to be
It makes me sick he's everything that I hate
Lucky day, my life is over
I guess I'm wrong, high school's not over
I just got played you blew my summer
I think I'm destined to be a loner.
So did you accomplish what you wanted?
Now you can finish the game you started.
I guess your ego is too important. Your immature games are so redundant.
What the fuck am I doing here?
Looking stupid standing way out in the clear.
Situation just became one of my worst fears.
It makes me sick; you're everything I hate.
You can always count on me to fall for it.
All along you didn't even give shit.
Just used me to get back at your ex-dick.
It makes me sick; you're everything that I hate.
(Break)
What the fuck am I doing here?
Looking stupid standing way out in the clear.
Situation just became one of my worst fears.
It makes me sick; you're everything I hate.
You can always count on me to fall for it.
All along you didn't even give shit.
Just used me to get back at your ex-dick.
It makes me sick; you're everything that I hate.
The lyrics to Greenbrier Lane's "Used" depict the frustration and disappointment of the singer as things do not go as planned on what was supposed to be a romantic evening with someone they have feelings for. The song seems to be about the singer being stood up or let down by someone they were interested in, and instead have to face the presence of someone they despise - the ex-lover of the person they are with. The singer begins by expressing eagerness to see their crush, bringing flowers and wondering if it's a date. However, soon they realize that their plans have been ruined as their crush's ex-lover arrives and tries to win them over.
The song showcases the emotions involved in being used and manipulated in a relationship, and the resentment and anger that comes with it. The lyrics are raw and unfiltered, expressing the singer's frustration with being perceived as an object to be used to make someone else jealous. They ask if it was all part of a game, and accuse their crush of insincerity and immaturity. The chorus repeats the phrase "It makes me sick, you're everything that I hate," emphasizing the betrayal and disgust felt by the singer.
Overall, "Used" is a powerful representation of the disappointment and anger felt when someone you care about uses you for their own selfish purposes. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, depicting the singer's raw emotions in a relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen you for a while
It has been a long time since we last met
I can barely remember your sweet smile.
I have a hard time recalling how you look like
I'll pick you up at a quarter to nine
I will come to get you at 8:45 PM
You bet your ass
Definitely, without a doubt
I'll be on time
I will arrive promptly
I brought you flowers you look great
I got you flowers, you are looking fantastic
Are we just friends or is this a date
Do we have romantic intentions or are we just hanging out?
Now you're trying to hold my hand
You are attempting to hold my hand
This is going just how I planned
Things are proceeding according to my expectations
What the fuck is he doing here
Why is he here?
Spitting game with a cigarette on his ear
Flirting while holding a cigarette on his ear
Flagging down the bar tender for a beer
Waving to the bartender to order a drink
It makes me sick he's everything that I hate
Seeing him bothers me, he resembles everything I dislike
Was this your little plan to get back at me?
Did you scheme to take revenge on me?
Do I really deserve this tragedy?
Is this misfortune truly necessary for me?
Guess this night just was not meant to be
This evening was not destined to go well
Lucky day, my life is over
Sarcastic remark indicating disappointment and misfortune
I guess I'm wrong, high school's not over
I made a mistake, life seems to be still like high school
I just got played you blew my summer
You manipulated me, you ruined my summer
I think I'm destined to be a loner.
I believe I am meant to be alone
So did you accomplish what you wanted?
Did you achieve your goal?
Now you can finish the game you started.
Now you can complete the plan you initiated
I guess your ego is too important. Your immature games are so redundant.
You prioritize your ego too much. Your childish schemes are monotonous
Looking stupid standing way out in the clear.
Appearing silly, conspicuous and vulnerable
Situation just became one of my worst fears.
This scenario became one of my worst nightmares
You're everything I hate.
You embody all that I dislike
You can always count on me to fall for it.
You can always rely on me to be deceived
All along you didn't even give shit.
All this while you didn't care at all
Just used me to get back at your ex-dick.
You took advantage of me to take revenge on your ex-partner
Contributed by Grace I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.