L.S.A
Nichols Lyrics

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Glad you don't call my phone no more, I don't want love, I learned the hard way
And I walked out that door, you had it all, and you threw it all away
You wanna live in the past, the moment won't last, I'm not a believer
Sad that we're not getting back, left you in the past, I never believed her

Leaving me voicemails crying, lying, don't give you no time of day
I went out last night, got drunk, passed out in someone else's place
Guess that I'm cool now, say that I'm acting too cool now

Funny how I'm not the fool now, lost your chance, how you mess up that badly

Now I guess you're shit outta luck, I found my confidence
Tried to show you I was enough, but I just barely
Knew myself when we were together
And now it's funny that you think you found better

Hope you know I don't give a fuck, found what the problem is
Used to think I wasn't enough, now I just really
Hope you know it doesn't get better, how unlucky that you lost me forever

Now I'm in the backseat of my car
Got a new love
She was just one call away
And we won't get that far, could've been you, but I got no time to waste
No time to be getting attached, no more coming back, I gave you the reasons
I gotta leave you in the past, so I'm speeding fast, you know I'm leaving
Tell her, cool out, back on the scene, so what does that mean for you now
Would've given you all of my world
I guess you were too proud
And I know you can't compete
'Cause I won't lose
And I'm glad I'm over you

I got 40 missed calls I won't check till I'm sober
Even after all of these drinks I'm not calling you
Sick of the thought of you
Got all your friends against me
All except for you, for you

Now I guess you're shit outta luck, I found my confidence
Tried to show you I was enough, but I just barely
Knew myself when we were together
And now it's funny that you think you found better

Hope you know I don't give a fuck, found what the problem is
Used to think I wasn't enough, now I just really
Hope you know it doesn't get better, how unlucky that you lost me forever

No one's gonna save you
No one's gonna save you, no, no
Know you wish you had me back, take it back
You messed it up for no reason
Won't go back, you know that
I gave you every reason

Now I guess you're shit outta luck, I found my confidence
Tried to show you I was enough, but I just barely

Knew myself when we were together
And now it's funny that you think you found better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nichols's song "L.S.A" seem to depict a person who has moved on from a past relationship and is now reflecting on the failed connection. The singer begins by expressing relief that their ex-partner no longer contacts them, suggesting that they have learned the hard way not to seek love. They acknowledge that their ex had everything but chose to throw it away and dwell in the past. The singer, however, is not a believer in going back and is content with leaving their ex behind.

The next verse reveals the singer's liberation and newfound confidence. They imply that their ex tried to make them feel inadequate, but they have now discovered their worth. The singer no longer cares about their ex's opinion and hopes they realize it won't get better without them. The chorus reinforces this idea of the singer's indifference towards the ex-partner's regrets and showcases their contentment with their current situation.

The final verse suggests that the singer has moved on to a new relationship, metaphorically represented by being in the backseat of their car. They imply that their ex could have been the one, but there is no time to waste on attachments or going back. The singer defiantly states that they won't lose and express satisfaction in being over their ex. They conclude by highlighting the absence of communication with their ex, symbolizing their independence and detachment.

Overall, "L.S.A" explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and moving forward from a failed relationship. It emphasizes finding inner strength, realizing one's worth, and not dwelling on past mistakes or regrets.

Line by Line Meaning

Glad you don't call my phone no more, I don't want love, I learned the hard way
I am relieved that you no longer contact me because I have realized that I do not desire love, and this realization came through difficult experiences

And I walked out that door, you had it all, and you threw it all away
I made the decision to leave our relationship because I recognized that you possessed everything, but you carelessly wasted it all

You wanna live in the past, the moment won't last, I'm not a believer
You prefer dwelling in the past, but I understand that the present moment is fleeting, and I no longer have faith in us

Sad that we're not getting back, left you in the past, I never believed her
It is regrettable that we cannot reconcile, as I have moved on from you and I never had faith in the promises she made

Leaving me voicemails crying, lying, don't give you no time of day
You attempt to reach out to me through tearful and deceitful voicemails, but I refuse to spare any of my time for you

I went out last night, got drunk, passed out in someone else's place
Last night, I decided to indulge in alcohol and ended up unconscious in another person's residence

Guess that I'm cool now, say that I'm acting too cool now
It seems that I am now viewed as fashionable or aloof, and you argue that I am now behaving with excessive detachment

Funny how I'm not the fool now, lost your chance, how you mess up that badly
It is ironic that the tables have turned and I am the one who is not foolish anymore, while you have lost your opportunity due to your significant mistakes

Now I guess you're shit outta luck, I found my confidence
Now, I suppose you are simply unlucky as I have discovered self-assurance and no longer rely on luck

Tried to show you I was enough, but I just barely
I made attempts to prove my worthiness to you, but I have only managed to do so marginally

Knew myself when we were together
I developed self-awareness during our time as a couple

And now it's funny that you think you found better
Presently, it is amusing to me that you believe you have found something superior to what we had

Hope you know I don't give a fuck, found what the problem is
I hope you understand that I no longer care about our situation, as I have identified the root of the problem

Used to think I wasn't enough, now I just really
Previously, I believed that I was inadequate, but now I truly

Hope you know it doesn't get better, how unlucky that you lost me forever
I want you to realize that things will not improve, and it is unfortunate that you have permanently lost me

Now I'm in the backseat of my car
Presently, I am sitting in the rear seat of my automobile

Got a new love
I have found a new romantic partner

She was just one call away
She was readily available when I needed her

And we won't get that far, could've been you, but I got no time to waste
However, our relationship will not progress to a significant extent, even though it could have been you, but I am unwilling to spend time needlessly

No time to be getting attached, no more coming back, I gave you the reasons
I do not have the time or desire to form emotional attachments, and there will be no further chances for reconciliation because I have already provided you with the explanations

I gotta leave you in the past, so I'm speeding fast, you know I'm leaving
I must leave you behind and move on from our past, so I am driving at high speeds to emphasize that I am indeed departing

Tell her, cool out, back on the scene, so what does that mean for you now
Inform her to maintain composure and that I am once again present in social settings, which leads to the question of what implications this holds for you at this moment

Would've given you all of my world
I would have willingly given you my entire world

I guess you were too proud
However, it appears that your excessive pride hindered our relationship

And I know you can't compete
Furthermore, I am aware that you are unable to measure up or surpass

'Cause I won't lose
Because I will not be defeated

And I'm glad I'm over you
Moreover, I am joyful that I have moved on from you

I got 40 missed calls I won't check till I'm sober
I have received 40 missed calls, but I have no intention of checking them until I am sober

Even after all of these drinks I'm not calling you
Even in my intoxicated state, I have no desire to reach out to you

Sick of the thought of you
I have grown tired of constantly thinking about you

Got all your friends against me
I have acquired the hostility of all your friends

All except for you, for you
Except for you, as you seem to be the only exception

No one's gonna save you
There is no one who will come to your rescue

Know you wish you had me back, take it back
I am aware that you desire to have me back and you regret your actions

You messed it up for no reason
However, you ruined everything without any valid reason

Won't go back, you know that
I will not return to you, and you are aware of this

I gave you every reason
I provided you with every justification