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Milk & Bone Lyrics

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Darling, I'm not the one to watch

I see your eyes
I see them wandering through the room
But can't you see I'm right in front of you
You claim that I should only be holding your hand
But there is one thing I think you don't understand

Darling, I'm not the one to watch

You know I adore the night
But I'm not one to pick a fight
Please believe me when I say
That I'll come home every day

Darling, I'm not the one to watch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Milk & Bone's song "Watch" depict a person who feels unappreciated and ignored by their partner. They plead with their partner to notice them and understand that they are not someone to be overlooked or taken for granted. The opening lines "Darling, I'm not the one to watch" suggest that they do not want to be a mere spectator in their own life and relationship. They are frustrated by their partner's wandering eyes and want them to focus on the present moment and what is in front of them. The line "But there is one thing I think you don't understand" indicates that this has been an ongoing issue in their relationship and they have tried to express their feelings before, but have not been heard.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desires and personality traits that they want their partner to acknowledge. They declare that they love the night but do not want to fight. They want their partner to trust them and believe in their commitment to the relationship. The line "That I'll come home every day" emphasizes their reliability and stability. They want to build a strong connection with their partner and be valued for who they are.

Overall, "Watch" is a song about the challenges of communication and feeling unseen in a relationship. The singer pleads with their partner to recognize their worth and pay attention to the present moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Darling, I'm not the one to watch
I'm not the type of person who needs to be closely monitored or observed

I see your eyes
I'm aware of your gaze

I see them wandering through the room
I notice your eyes scanning the surroundings

But can't you see I'm right in front of you
However, I'm physically present in close proximity to you

You claim that I should only be holding your hand
You believe I should only focus on providing you physical support and attention

But there is one thing I think you don't understand
However, there's something you're failing to comprehend

You know I adore the night
You're aware that I enjoy nighttime more than the day

But I'm not one to pick a fight
Although, I'm not the type to provoke conflict

Please believe me when I say
I'm speaking sincerely when I tell you

That I'll come home every day
That I'll be there for you consistently

Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.