Someone Else
Lilah Larson Lyrics

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I wanna be the wrong person for you
I wanna be second in line
Want you to wish that I was someone else
That they were where I am
Right by your side
You wouldn't have to lie

I don't wanna be trouble

I know you've got trouble on your mind
And if it was to double
You'd be in trouble
Of a serious kind
And I want you to be fine

I wanna be your blankets and TV
Your some kind of easy
Yet this will have to do
I want us both to have it both ways
I wanna have two cakes
I wanna eat them too
Two for me and two for you

I don't wanna be trouble
You've got yours but I've got mine

And if it was to double
I'd be in trouble of a serious kind

Overall Meaning

Lilah Larson's song "Someone Else" discusses the desire to be with someone who is unavailable, wanting to be "the wrong person" and "second in line". The persona in the song doesn't want to cause any trouble for the person they're interested in and acknowledges that they are already dealing with their own issues. They wish they could be there for the person as a source of comfort and ease, but they also want to have their own desires fulfilled in the relationship, hence the line "I wanna have two cakes, I wanna eat them too".

The repetition of the line "I don't wanna be trouble" shows the persona's self-awareness and understanding of the complexities of relationships. They know that being with this person could potentially cause trouble, and they don't want that, but they also can't help their feelings. The use of metaphors such as "blankets and TV" and "two cakes" adds a layer of playfulness to the song while still conveying a sense of longing and desire.

Overall, "Someone Else" is a song about the complexities of wanting someone who is unavailable and the struggle to balance one's own desires with the desire to avoid causing any trouble. It's a relatable topic that many people can relate to in their own romantic experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be the wrong person for you
I want to be someone who is not right for you.

I wanna be second in line
I want to be the second option for you.

Want you to wish that I was someone else
I want you to desire me to be someone else.

That they were where I am
I want to be in the position of someone else who you wish was with you.

Right by your side
I want to be very near you.

You wouldn't have to lie
You wouldn't have to tell me any false stories.

I don't wanna be trouble
I don't want to bother or cause problems for you.

I know you've got trouble on your mind
I understand that you have significant worries on your mind.

And if it was to double
If the issues you have were to increase.

You'd be in trouble of a serious kind
It would lead to severe consequences for you.

And I want you to be fine
I wish for you to be alright and recover from any problems.