Quarter Past Nine
Oscar Lang Lyrics
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Yeah, he's comin', he's comin' around tonight
She says she wants me gone by quarter past nine
Yeah, he's comin', he's comin' around tonight
Will he hold you for hours?
Is he buyin' you flowers?
Does he know all your flawsYour secrets and more?
Is he something I'm not?
Does he think you're the best?
Was it something I said?
Will he love you 'til dawn?
Can you tell me for sure? 'Cause I'm not
She says she doesn't wanna share my bed
So I'm sleepin', sleepin' somewhere else instead
She says she doesn't wanna share my life
But she's livin', she's livin' rent free in my mind
Is he holdin' your hand?
Does he know where you stand?
Does he know all your fears?
Is he wiping your tears
Like I did?
Does he make you feel good?
Like I know that I could
Is he lovin' you dear?
Does he pull you near? 'Cause I would
I guess it's just me
Were you too blind to see
What could've been
Between you and me?Were you too blind to see
What could've been?
I guess it's just me
It's just me
It's just me
It's just me
Will he give you his heart?
Does he struggle apart?
Will he make you feel loved?
Will you give him your trust?
Where was mine?
Is he strokin' your hair?
Will he always be there?
Can you call him your friend?
I think it's the end
I'll pretend I'm fine
The song "Quarter Past Nine" by Oscar Lang is all about love and heartbreak. The lyrics depict a story of a man who is in love with a woman who is interested in someone else. Despite the man's efforts to understand the woman's decisions, he is still confused, hurt, and wondering what he's lacking compared to the other guy.
The song uses repetition of questions to convey the man's confusion and feeling of being left out. He asks the woman about the other guy, whether he knows her better, whether he loves her until dawn and whether he's buying her flowers. The chorus repeats the line "It's just me" repeatedly, as the man tries to come to terms with the reality of the situation.
This is a relatable song for anyone who's ever been in a situation where they felt inferior compared to someone else, or felt like they were not good enough for the person they loved. It highlights the complexity of romantic relationships and how difficult it can be to understand someone else's feelings and motives.
Line by Line Meaning
She says she fell in love with a different guy
She confesses to have fallen in love with someone else.
Yeah, he's comin', he's comin' around tonight
The guy she loves is coming to see her tonight.
She says she wants me gone by quarter past nine
She asks me to go away by 9:15 because her lover will arrive.
Will he hold you for hours?
Will he embrace you for an extended amount of time?
Is he buyin' you flowers?
Is he purchasing flowers for you?
Does he know all your flaws
Is he aware of all your shortcomings and weaknesses?
Your secrets and more?
Does he know your hidden secrets and other details?
Is he something I'm not?
Is he more remarkable than I am?
Does he think you're the best?
Does he consider you as the greatest?
Was it something I said?
Did I say something that made you leave me?
Will he love you 'til dawn?
Will he love you until the following morning?
Can you tell me for sure? 'Cause I'm not
I can't provide the answer, can you?
She says she doesn't wanna share my bed
She doesn't want to sleep with me.
So I'm sleepin', sleepin' somewhere else instead
Thus, I'm finding another place to sleep.
She says she doesn't wanna share my life
She doesn't want to have a life with me.
But she's livin', she's livin' rent-free in my mind
However, she's still occupying my thoughts without any cost.
Is he holdin' your hand?
Is he gripping your hand firmly?
Does he know where you stand?
Does he comprehend your standpoint?
Does he know all your fears?
Is he aware of all your fears?
Is he wiping your tears
Is he drying the tears from your eyes?
Like I did?
Just like how I used to do it?
Does he make you feel good?
Does he give you positive emotions?
Like I know that I could
Similar to how confident I am in making you feel good?
Is he lovin' you dear?
Is he expressing his affection to you?
Does he pull you near?
Is he pulling you closer to him?
I guess it's just me
Perhaps it's just me who feels this way.
Were you too blind to see
Were you incapable of seeing what could've been between us?
What could've been
The possibilities of a relationship between us.
Between you and me?
The likely romantic connection between us.
It's just me
It's just myself and no one else.
Will he give you his heart?
Will he give you his whole heart and love?
Does he struggle apart?
Is he going through a challenging time?
Will he make you feel loved?
Will he give you a sense of being cared for?
Will you give him your trust?
Will you rely on him and trust him fully?
Where was mine?
Where was my trust in you?
Is he strokin' your hair?
Is he lightly caressing your hair?
Will he always be there?
Will he be present for you always?
Can you call him your friend?
Do you consider him as your friend?
I think it's the end
I believe this is the conclusion of us being together.
I'll pretend I'm fine
Nevertheless, I'll pretend that I'm okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Oscar Freddie Lang, Richard Turvey
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