The Detour
Lili Crane Lyrics
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But this has happened before
Am I really your friend?
Or do I not matter anymore?
I know you do lots of things
That I don't see
But it scares me so much
I'm the bypass friend
The detour
I'm the one you wait with
'Til somebody better comes along
They say that everything's got an expiry date
They say that nothing lasts these days
So, keep your head up
Focus on what means more to you
You treat me different when I don't do what you do
I'm the bypass friend
The detour
I'm the one you wait with
'Til somebody better comes along
All my life
This has happened every time
I don't know what I should change
About myself anymore
I'm so used to being the detour
They gotta go via me to get to point B
(I'm so used to being the detour)
And my time is wasting away at the seams
(But it's all that I've ever known)
I'm the bypass friend
The detour
I'm the one you wait with
'Til somebody better comes along
All my life
This has happened every time
I don't know what I should change
About myself anymore
The lyrics of Lili Crane's song "Detour" convey the feelings of insecurity and self-doubt that arise when someone questions their place in a friendship. The singer wonders if they are truly regarded as a friend or if they have become insignificant to the other person. The opening lines, "I might be paranoid, but this has happened before," suggest a pattern of feeling like an outsider in relationships.
The lyrics also touch upon the fear of being talked about behind their back, highlighting the vulnerability the singer feels in the presence of their friend's undisclosed activities. They express their apprehension at the thought that their friend might discuss them with others, creating a sense of unease and making them question their friendship's authenticity.
The repeated refrain of being the "bypass friend" and the "detour" emphasizes the singer's realization that they are often considered an interim companion until someone more interesting or desirable comes along. This feeling of being secondary in importance causes the singer to question themselves and wonder if they need to change something about who they are to be valued and respected.
Overall, "Detour" explores themes of friendship, insecurity, and the longing for acceptance. It captures the internal struggle of feeling overlooked and uncertain in a relationship, reflecting the universal experience of many individuals who have faced similar doubts and insecurities within friendships.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be paranoid
I have a feeling of constant anxiety and suspicion
But this has happened before
Similar situations have occurred in the past
Am I really your friend?
Do you truly consider me a friend?
Or do I not matter anymore?
Have I become insignificant to you?
I know you do lots of things
I am aware that you engage in various activities
That I don't see
Which are hidden from my view
But it scares me so much
It fills me with great fear and worry
To think that you talk about me
To consider the possibility of you discussing me
I'm the bypass friend
I am the friend who is used as a temporary alternative
The detour
The path taken to avoid the main route
I'm the one you wait with
I am the person you wait alongside
'Til somebody better comes along
Until someone more desirable appears
They say that everything's got an expiry date
It is commonly said that all things have a limited duration
They say that nothing lasts these days
It is believed that nothing endures in the present times
So, keep your head up
Maintain a positive attitude
Focus on what means more to you
Concentrate on what holds greater importance
You treat me different when I don't do what you do
Your behavior towards me changes when I don't conform to your actions
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
This has happened every time
This has occurred consistently in each instance
I don't know what I should change
I am unsure of what aspects of myself I should alter
About myself anymore
Regarding my own identity and character
They gotta go via me to get to point B
They must pass through me to reach their intended destination
(I'm so used to being the detour)
(I have become accustomed to being the alternative route)
And my time is wasting away at the seams
My time is gradually being squandered and falling apart
(But it's all that I've ever known)
(However, it is the only experience I have ever had)
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Written by: Liliana Crane
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