Open
Oscar Louis Lyrics

I don't feel this way all the time
My emotions fluctuate, but there are times when I feel very affected by my surroundings

But it gets real bad in the open
In public or exposed spaces, my vulnerability becomes much more acute

All the stops we made on the ride
The journey of our relationship has involved various way-points, some of which have felt empty or broken

In a no-name town that feels broken
We have visited places that lack character, and which reinforce our discomfort with our environment

We've been holding hands in the car
We have a strong physical and emotional connection when in private and enclosed spaces

But we stand real far in the open
In public, we feel uncomfortable expressing our connection with one another

Couple hours don't seem so far
We make the most of the time we spend together, no matter how limited

And in a lot of ways
There are many aspects of our relationship that make it worth our while

We make it worth the time we wait
Our time apart is challenging, but we make up for it when we are together

Ain't it beautiful to keep the things we do
Our private moments together are special and intimate

Between just me and you
We keep our private moments and emotions solely between ourselves

Ain't nobody gotta see this side
We guard our vulnerable side and keep it hidden from others

I promise things are gonna be alright
I assure my partner that even in difficult times, we will overcome them together

Ain't it beautiful to keep a space
It is important to have boundaries and maintain personal privacy

Between the truth and what they see
It's possible to present a certain image or version of oneself to the world without revealing the full truth

Asking me
My partner repeatedly asks me questions, or perhaps others in my life do, about my emotions and our relationship

Quit asking me
I feel overwhelmed or frustrated by the repeated questioning of my emotions and experiences

Snapping pics of us in my mind
I am trying to create mental memories of our time together to recall later

Cause I don't want them to be posted
I do not want to share these memories publicly, or allow others to interfere with our private moments

We gon let it out in due time
We will share our experiences together when we feel comfortable doing so, but likely not before then

We don't need to get acquainted with a 2 by 4
We don't need to engage with people who are coarse or lack refinement

We can head to where the moon shine
We can go somewhere private and dark to be together

Doing all the things we'd never do before
We are willing to explore new and unconventional activities together, as long as they are in a private setting

I don't wanna talk it out
I do not want to engage in long discussions about our intimacy or relationship with others

Bags on the merry go round about again
We keep circling back to the same emotional patterns, which can be frustrating

Do you feel safe with me
I want to reassure my partner that they are safe with me and that we are in this together

Will you stay up late for me
I hope my partner is willing to prioritize our time together, even if it means sacrificing some sleep

Feel this
I want my partner to understand the intensity of my emotions and how they change over time

Fuck your music and your sideways dick
I am frustrated by someone in my life who is shallow, untrustworthy, or unimportant

I can tell you ain't shit right now
I can sense that this person is not trustworthy or a good influence

Why you gotta lie always think you gon die
I am tired of this person being dishonest and paranoid

Holding hands in the car
I value the physical and emotional connection I share with my partner