Someone Else
Kellin Quinn Lyrics


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Left a mark on my soul
I could feel it when you let me go
See your face lost in the crowd
Stop myself from reaching out
This just seems outta control
Told myself I wouldn’t let you close
And now you’re always in my dreams
I cant live in make believe

Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else
(Someone else)
Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else

I made you a place in my world
You promised you would do the same with yours
But all you ever did was compromise yourself in mine
Now you’re begging me to take you back
Put me through hell and once we been through that
I lost myself and there’s no turning back
So walk away cause I’m not looking back, yeah

Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else
(Someone else)
Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else

Kinda feels like your punishing me
Oh, I’m tongue-tied and I wish I could breathe
No, I didn’t think it would be my story to write
Kinda feels like your punishing me
Oh, I’m tongue-tied and I wish I could breathe
No, I didn’t think it would be my story to write
Be my story to write

Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else
(Someone else)
Time will tell
Who am I say that the memory won’t fade




Trapped in hell
Could I see someone else

Overall Meaning

Kellin Quinn's song Someone Else is a powerful ballad about heartbreak, loss and the struggle to move on from someone who has left a lasting impact. The opening lyrics, "Left a mark on my soul, I could feel it when you let me go" depict the emotional wounds inflicted on the singer by their lover's departure. The singer admits to seeing their lover's face in crowded places but resisting the urge to reach out to them. They are confused and overwhelmed by their feelings, admitting that they told themselves they wouldn't let this person get too close, but ultimately failed to keep their distance. Despite this, they realize they can no longer live in a fantasy world and must face reality.


The chorus, "Time will tell, who am I to say that the memory won't fade" shows the singer's struggle to accept the past and move on from their broken relationship. They feel trapped in a state of emotional limbo but question whether they could ever see someone else. The second verse paints a picture of a relationship that was once promising but ultimately failed. The singer made a spot for their lover in their world, but their lover never reciprocated. The lover begged for the singer to take them back, but the singer is too hurt to return to that toxic relationship. The final repetition of "Time will tell" shows the singer's acceptance that they cannot control time or the fading of memories, but they can make the choice to move away from their pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Left a mark on my soul
You had a significant impact on me and I can feel it even now that you're gone.


I could feel it when you let me go
The pain of your departure was palpable and left an emotional scar.


See your face lost in the crowd
Even amidst a sea of people, I can spot your face, but I know better than to reach out to you.


Stop myself from reaching out
I resist the urge to seek your attention because it would only lead to heartache.


This just seems outta control
The situation feels like it's spiraling out of my grasp and I'm struggling to maintain a semblance of normalcy.


Told myself I wouldn’t let you close
I tried to guard my heart against you, but you found a way to breach my defenses.


And now you’re always in my dreams
You invade my subconscious and I can't escape your presence even in sleep.


I cant live in make believe
I can't keep pretending that everything is okay and that I don't still care for you.


Time will tell
Only time can reveal the true nature of what we had and its fate.


Who am I say that the memory won’t fade
I can't predict the longevity of the memories I have of you and our time together.


Trapped in hell
I feel trapped in an emotional hell due to the pain of losing you.


Could I see someone else (Someone else)
Is it possible for me to move on and find love with someone else?


I made you a place in my world
I welcomed you into my life and made space for you in my heart.


You promised you would do the same with yours
You assured me that you'd also make room for me in your life and care for me as I did for you.


But all you ever did was compromise yourself in mine
You only made sacrifices and compromises for me, and never truly reciprocated the love and effort I gave.


Now you’re begging me to take you back
You realize what you've lost and now want me to give you another chance.


Put me through hell and once we been through that
You caused me immense pain in the past and I don't know if I can take that risk again.


I lost myself and there’s no turning back
I lost who I was while with you and I can't go back to that dark place.


So walk away cause I’m not looking back, yeah
I'm done with this toxicity and I refuse to let you back into my life.


Kinda feels like your punishing me
Your actions and behavior make me feel like you're deliberately hurting me.


Oh, I’m tongue-tied and I wish I could breathe
I'm at a loss for words and feel suffocated by the weight of our situation.


No, I didn’t think it would be my story to write
I never imagined that our story would end so painfully and unfairly.


Be my story to write
I am in control of my own narrative and I will move on from this heartache on my own terms.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gil Lewis, Madeline Crabtree, Scott Quinn

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Comments from YouTube:

AyeJimbae

That chorus is absolutely next level.
I don’t know how to make it sound any more genuine.

Chiko Kevo

julian and kellin is such a beautiful combo <3

Sixtophrenia

LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW KELLIN QUINN COLLABS WITH SMALL BANDS SO THEY CAN BE LIFTED UP!

LOVELESS

He’s a gem

Sixtophrenia

And so are you guys

GalacticRat

@LOVELESS Itd be a dream to work with Kellin! How did you guys get in contact with him?

LOVELESS

I worked on the Downer Inc record! :)

Breyana Anderson

Yeah i've been seeing a lot of Collabs hes done but i think its so cool, like a stepping stone in his career & clearly helps get others work to the forefront aswell ☺

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Alex Schubert

The chills I get from this song is unreal

Cheyenne Kuehn

Shittttt ikr

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