Expectations
Lauren Jauregui Lyrics
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Wondering where you've been
Ten past three
I know the club closed at 2 AM
I've already been through about seven scenarios
'Bout what it was that changed your mind
Knowing very well that you told me you'd come home
And it happens every time
Wish I had no expectations
I wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
No, I don't mean to pry
I don't need no play by play (nah)
All I need from your side is for you to communicate
Respect for my time, respect for my space, respect for my energy
'Cause I've been waiting here all night for you to warm me up
And you haven't once thought of me
Wish I had no expectations
I really wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
Oh, I wish I had no expectations
I wish I could get through your head
With no confrontation (confrontations)
I really wish we could talk about it instead (instead)
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations (no)
But I expect, you expect, we expect
In "Expectations," Lauren Jauregui sings about the frustration that comes with unmet expectations and unfulfilled promises in a relationship. She is lying in bed, alone, wondering where her partner has been, and she knows that the club closed at 2 AM, so it's now 3 AM. She's gone through multiple scenarios in her head about why her partner hasn't come back yet, even though they promised they would. Lauren is expressing how difficult it is to not have expectations, while simultaneously wishing she could let them go. She wants to be able to communicate with her partner without confrontation, and for her time, space, and energy to be respected.
Throughout the song, Lauren highlights the importance of communication in relationships. She wants her partner to be honest with her and to communicate their plans, so she's not waiting all night. By the end of the song, Lauren is still frustrated and crying while feeling neglected by her partner, and yet she still has expectations for their relationship.
Overall, "Expectations" is a vulnerable song that underscores the difficulty of navigating romantic relationships when there are unmet expectations and a lack of communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in bed, all alone
I'm alone and in bed.
Wondering where you've been
I'm wondering where you are and what you're doing.
Ten past three
It's 3:10 AM.
I know the club closed at 2 AM
I know the club closed an hour and ten minutes ago.
I've already been through about seven scenarios
I've already imagined seven possible explanations for why you're not here.
'Bout what it was that changed your mind
I'm wondering what changed your mind and made you stay out late.
Knowing very well that you told me you'd come home
You promised me that you'd come home.
And it happens every time
But it seems like you always break your promises.
Wish I had no expectations
I wish I didn't have any hopes or expectations for you.
I wish that I could get it through your head
I wish you would understand how I feel.
With no confrontation
Without any argument or conflict.
I really wish we could talk about it instead
I want to communicate with you and discuss our issues.
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
I'm crying by myself while you're asleep next to me.
And you're in the same fucking bed
You're lying in bed next to me and ignoring my feelings.
But I expect, you expect, we expect
We both have expectations for each other, even if they're not always met.
No, I don't mean to pry
No, I'm not trying to invade your privacy.
I don't need no play by play (nah)
I don't need to know every detail of what you're doing.
All I need from your side is for you to communicate
I just need you to talk to me and let me know what's going on.
Respect for my time, respect for my space, respect for my energy
I need you to respect me and my needs.
'Cause I've been waiting here all night for you to warm me up
I've been waiting for you to come home and be with me.
And you haven't once thought of me
But it seems like you don't care about me or my feelings.
Oh, I wish I had no expectations
Again, I wish I didn't have any hopes or expectations for you.
(confrontations)
This is just a repetition of a previous line.
I really wish we could talk about it instead (instead)
This is also a repetition of a previous line.
But I expect, you expect, we expect
And again, we both have expectations for each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MICHELITA MUSIC
Written by: Lauren Jauregui, Thomas Edward Percy Hull
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessicastewart1993
Lyrics
Up in bed, all alone
Wondering where you've been
Ten past three
I know the club closed at two A.M
I've already been through about seven scenarios
'Bout what it was that changed your mind
Knowing very well that you told me you'd come home
And it happens every time
Wish I had no expectations
I wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
No, I don't mean to pry
I don't need no play by play (Nah)
All I need from your side is for you to communicate
Respect for my time, respect for my space, respect for my energy
'Cause I've been waiting here all night for you to warm me up
And you haven't once thought of me
Wish I had no expectations
I really wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
Oh, I wish I had no expectations
I wish I could get through your head
With no confrontation (Confrontations)
I really wish we could talk about it instead (Instead)
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations (No)
But I expect, you expect, we expect
@mericbugra
LYRICS
Up in bed, all alone
Wondering where you've been
Ten past three
I know the club closed at 2 AM
I've already been through about seven scenarios
'Bout what it was that changed your mind
Knowing very well that you told me you'd come home
And it happens every time
Wish I had no expectations
I wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
No, I don't mean to pry
I don't need no play by play (nah)
All I need from your side is for you to communicate
Respect for my time, respect for my space, respect for my energy
'Cause I've been waiting here all night for you to warm me up
And you haven't once thought of me
Wish I had no expectations
I really wish that I could get it through your head
With no confrontation
I really wish we could talk about it instead
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations
But I expect, you expect, we expect
Oh, I wish I had no expectations
I wish I could get through your head
With no confrontation (confrontations)
I really wish we could talk about it instead (instead)
All these tears that I cry while I'm turned to the side
And you're in the same fucking bed
Wish I had no expectations (no)
But I expect, you expect, we expect
@emmanuellet6057
People need to focus on this girl’s talent not her sexuality
@camrenbandala6410
Agreed but we can have a lil fun she is also an amazing singer but let the community have some fun. Especially My community we don't have many Latin LGBTQ+ reps in the music industry. So when we finally have one we let it shine.
@beatriz9567
rt☝️ é divertido. ela é incrivelmente talentosa e todos sabemos o quanto expectations uma música incrível
@LauraDaniela.7
Why not both? It´s not bad..It´s natural!!
@pablo8300
@Laura Daniela 🤣
@shinemuziya
exactly. all these comments about her sexuality are just unnecessary
@Alejandrofernan
She doesn't need generic songs or chart songs. She is perfect like that, her talent is greater than many
@SCCP-vc6ym
https://youtu.be/dTypJ-HLx00?si=sb8qCHQ4z-aWC4PT
@AB-jh8he
If this song was actually promoted it had the potential to become a massive hitttt
@SCCP-vc6ym
https://youtu.be/dTypJ-HLx00?si=sb8qCHQ4z-aWC4PT