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Original Broadway Cast of Shucked & Andrew Durand Lyrics
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First love never works out anyway
I swear I don't care
Sometimes i might look back, but I don't stare
There ain't no use in holdin' on
She already let me go
I'll get along, I'm movin' on
I'm just movin' kinda slow
No big deal, no, for real
Don't go and make a mountain of a hill
Yeah, I'm alright, don't I look like
I'm almost so happy I could cry?
There ain't no use in holdin' on
And livin' in the past
I always knew that she'd move on
I didn't know she'd move so fast
I never thought she'd give her heart
To anyone but me
No, I never thought a world apart
Is where I'd turn out to be
And I wanted to be happy
So I pretend to be
And if she should ever ask me
I'll just make believe
'Cause hey, I'm okay
Fake 'til you make it, so they say
Even if my heart says there's no way
I'll be okay
In the first paragraph, the lyrics express a sense of acceptance and resilience after a failed first love. The singer affirms that they will be okay despite the relationship not working out. They acknowledge that sometimes they may think about the past, but they don't dwell on it. The lyrics convey a realization that holding on to something that is already over is futile. The singer is determined to move on, even if it is at a slow pace.
In the second paragraph, the lyrics emphasize that the end of the relationship is not a big deal. The singer urges not to make a big issue out of it and not to exaggerate the emotions involved. They assert that they are alright and look almost happy, even to the point of potential tears. Like in the previous paragraph, the lyrics repeat the idea that there is no point in holding on to the past and living in it. The singer always knew their ex-partner would move on, but they didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
The third paragraph delves into the singer's inner thoughts and emotions. They admit to never thinking that their ex-partner would give their heart to someone else. The lyrics reveal a deep sense of surprise and disappointment, as the singer didn't imagine themselves being so far removed from that person. The desire to be happy forces the singer to pretend that everything is fine, even though they may not truly feel that way. If their ex-partner were to inquire about their state of being, the singer would simply make believe that they are okay.
In the final paragraph, the lyrics reiterate the notion that the singer is okay. They reference the common saying "fake it till you make it," suggesting that by pretending to be okay, they will eventually become okay. Despite their heart possibly disagreeing, the singer maintains that they will be alright. The lyrics imply a mix of resilience, determination, and a reliance on self-deception as a coping mechanism to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I'll be okay
Despite feeling hurt, I will convince myself that I am fine.
First love never works out anyway
The notion that first relationships often end in heartbreak.
I swear I don't care
I will insist that I am unaffected by the breakup.
Sometimes I might look back, but I don't stare
Occasionally, I reminisce about the past, but I refuse to dwell on it.
There ain't no use in holdin' on
There is no point in clinging to what is already lost.
She already let me go
She has already moved on from our relationship.
I'll get along, I'm movin' on
I will find a way to cope and progress with my life.
I'm just movin' kinda slow
Although I am trying to move forward, I am doing so at a sluggish pace.
No big deal, no, for real
It is not a significant issue; I genuinely mean it.
Don't go and make a mountain of a hill
Avoid exaggerating a minor problem into something major.
Yeah, I'm alright, don't I look like
I may appear fine, but it is just a facade.
I'm almost so happy I could cry?
I am pretending to be extremely joyful, to the point where it could bring tears.
And livin' in the past
Continuing to dwell on past memories and experiences.
I always knew that she'd move on
Deep down, I always anticipated that she would find someone new.
I didn't know she'd move so fast
I underestimated how quickly she would find a new partner.
I never thought she'd give her heart
I never expected her to emotionally invest in someone else.
To anyone but me
I believed her affections would solely be directed towards me.
No, I never thought a world apart
I never imagined being separated from her in such a drastic way.
Is where I'd turn out to be
I am now in a situation I never anticipated or desired.
And I wanted to be happy
My ultimate goal was to find happiness.
So I pretend to be
To achieve this, I pretend to be content.
And if she should ever ask me
If she inquires about my well-being in the future
I'll just make believe
I will simply pretend that everything is fine.
'Cause hey, I'm okay
Because, hey, I want her to believe that I am alright.
Fake 'til you make it, so they say
Following the advice of pretending to be fine until eventually feeling genuinely okay.
Even if my heart says there's no way
Despite what my emotions are telling me.
I'll be okay
I will strive to be okay, regardless of my current state.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally
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