BACKSEAT
Harley Lyrics

In Harley's song "Backseat," the lyrics are about infatuation and desire for someone who doesn't necessarily reciprocate those feelings. The singer pretends to be invisible to avoid looking at the person they are infatuated with and even goes so far as to drown in a swimming pool to get their attention. The desperation of this infatuation is further illustrated by the singer creating "a thousand spells" in an attempt to win the affections of the person they desire. Despite having everything they want, the singer still feels breathless and anxious when they see the person they have feelings for. They even go so far as to go out with the person's neighbors just to get a chance to be noticed by them.

However, the singer seems to be aware that this infatuation is one-sided and ultimately futile. They plead with the person not to reject them, stating that they are even worse off than the person they are pursuing. They reassure the person that they only want to play and have fun, although it is clear that their feelings run much deeper. The overall tone of the lyrics is one of longing, desire, and desperation, tempered with a sense of self-awareness and understanding that their feelings may not be reciprocated.