So Special
Muna Lyrics
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that nobody made me do
most just to get myself off
and the rest to get over you
though you meant the things you said
turns out i had no idea
i never told me we were done
oh and how i feel like to hear
cause i'm all dressed up
good you think that i'm beautiful
but it's not enough
now i know i'm not so special
cause i'm all dressed up
good you think that i'm beautiful
but it's not enough
guess i'm gonna find another bride
guess i'll see you in another life
guess i'm gonna tell one more lie
im surprised
you don't wanna stay by my side
think about the time
when i went down on you at the gallery
and i was always out of line
but i thought you were right there with me
now i know i'm not so special
cause you're all dressed up
and i think you're so beautiful
but i'm not your love
now i know i'm not so special
cause you're all dressed up
and i think you're so beautiful
but i'm not your love
guess i'm gonna find another bride
guess i'll see you in another life
guess i'm gonna tell one more lie
im surprised
you don't wanna stay by my side
stay by my, stay by my side
guess i'm gonna find another bride
guess i'll see you in another life
guess i'm gonna tell one more lie
im surprised
you don't wanna stay by my side
guess i'm gonna find another bride
guess i'll see you in another life
guess i'm gonna tell one more lie
im surprised
you don't wanna stay by my side
The lyrics to Muna's song "So Special" seem to be reflecting on a past relationship and the mistakes made within it. The singer acknowledges that they did some bad things, but also notes that they did them mostly for their own gratification rather than as a result of external pressures or influences. However, the biggest mistake they made was assuming that the relationship was over when it actually wasn't. Despite the other person's apparent sincerity in ending things, the singer was still holding out hope, and now realizes that this hope was misguided. They also admit to a feeling of inadequacy, despite the other person's compliments and affirmations, which leads them to believe that they are not special. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that they need to move on and find someone else, and expressing surprise that the other person doesn't want to stay by their side.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be exploring themes of heartbreak, regret, and self-doubt. The singer seems to be struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, and is grappling with feelings of guilt and inadequacy. However, there is also a sense of acceptance and resolve, as the singer ultimately decides to move forward and find happiness elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
there's a few bad things i've done
I have done some bad things in the past.
that nobody made me do
I did those things of my own volition.
most just to get myself off
Most of those bad things were for my personal pleasure or benefit.
and the rest to get over you
The rest of those things were to help me cope with the break-up with you.
though you meant the things you said
Even though you were sincere in what you said during the break-up.
turns out i had no idea
I didn't fully comprehend what was happening in our relationship.
i never told me we were done
You broke up with me without my knowledge.
oh and how i feel like to hear
I feel hurt learning about the break-up in this manner.
now i know i'm not so special
I realize that I am not unique or important.
cause i'm all dressed up
Being well-dressed doesn't change that realization.
good you think that i'm beautiful
You may find me attractive, which is a nice compliment.
but it's not enough
But that's not enough to change how I feel about myself.
guess i'm gonna find another bride
I will probably try to find someone else to be with.
guess i'll see you in another life
I might encounter you again in another lifetime or situation.
guess i'm gonna tell one more lie
I might tell one more lie to avoid dealing with my issues.
im surprised
I'm shocked by how things have turned out.
you don't wanna stay by my side
You don't want to be with me anymore.
think about the time
Recall an event from the past.
when i went down on you at the gallery
Remember the time when we were intimate at that place.
and i was always out of line
I was frequently behaving inappropriately.
but i thought you were right there with me
I thought you were okay with my behavior because you didn't say anything.
cause you're all dressed up
You are well-dressed and look good.
and i think you're so beautiful
I think you are attractive as well.
but i'm not your love
But I understand that you do not love me anymore.
stay by my, stay by my side
I want you to stay with me.
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Kelly Denton
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Finest band of 2017!
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What a style
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I love MUNA so much
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1.33 pretty cool movements
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