Situation
Mikal Cronin Lyrics
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I got my list of reservations
But in my head I'm stuck on her
And I really can't be sure
I'm in a tricky situation
I left my love down at the station
I thought I set my new foundation
And I feel like I should go
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a tricky situation
The song "Situation" by Mikal Cronin is all about feeling caught between two conflicting desires. On the one hand, the singer is focused on self-preservation and has a list of reservations that they try to adhere to in order to protect themselves. However, despite their efforts to stay detached, they find themselves stuck thinking about someone they care about deeply (presumably an ex-partner or love interest) and unable to shake the feeling.
The singer admits they're in a tricky situation because they've left their love interest at the station - perhaps a reference to a failed relationship - and they thought they'd moved on and found a new foundation but they're discovering that may not be the case. They're unsettled by the idea that their love interest has moved on without them, and they're unsure whether they should cling to the past or try to embrace the present. The repeated refrain of "I'm in a tricky situation" reinforces this sense of uncertainty and the difficult choices that the singer is facing.
The lyrics suggest a sense of conflicted emotions and a struggle to reconcile what the singer knows they should do with what they actually want. They're torn between their desire to protect themselves and their desire to reconnect with someone they still care deeply about. It's a relatable theme, and the song captures that feeling of uncertainty and ambiguity in a powerful way, with a catchy melody and driving guitar riffs.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my mind on preservation
I'm trying to protect myself and maintain what I have
I got my list of reservations
I have doubts and concerns about something
But in my head I'm stuck on her
I can't stop thinking about this person
And I really can't be sure
But I'm not certain about my feelings
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a difficult place
I left my love down at the station
I abandoned someone I loved
I thought I set my new foundation
I believed I had moved on and built something new
But when I hear she started over
But I found out she moved on too
And I feel like I should go
And now I feel like I need to go back to that person
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a difficult place
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a difficult place
I'm in a tricky situation
I'm in a difficult place
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jay Fox
my heart melted a little bit when emily smiled at the end...Ty and Mikal are so epic, i hope they make a lot of music together!!
Alison Freebairn-Smith
Great song! Great band!
Alison Freebairn-Smith
Both Ty and Mikal are great guitarists, vocalists, and musicians, all around. It's no coincidence they met and are making music together.
III1236
these videos rule. cronin rules, woo!
drapeblind
great
asipaleadeci
dear god, i love emily
MsMissymelbourne
too beatles