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All You Are
Pay The Girl Lyrics
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Yesterday I would have said yes
Happy you changed your mind
It's all about me this time
Yesterday I wouldn't let up
You've got me so messed up
You were so special
I was walkin' on eggshells
Now you're just
Gum on the sole of my shoe
Flat on the back of my car
Stain on the front of my shirt
That's All You Are
Rain on the 4th of July
A grain of sand in my eye
Its a little too late for sorry
So don't be layin' it on me
Takin it all for granted
You've taken all your chances
Don't make no difference
I've come to my senses
Now you're just
Gum on the sole of my shoe
Flat on the back of my car
Stain on the front of my shirt
That's All You Are
Rain on the 4th of July
A grain of sand in my eye
You're blowin' smoke up my heart
That's All You Are
And you can't go back
You can't go on
You can't break down
You're way too strong
Guess you weren't so special
Why couldn't I tell?
That's All You Are
Like no right turn on red
You're just no good for my head
You're like a busted guitar
That's all you are
A name on the tip of my tongue
Ashamed for what you have done
You're blowin' smoke up my heart
That's all you are
The lyrics to "All You Are" by Pay The Girl are about the end of a toxic relationship where the singer has finally come to their senses about how they were being treated. The chorus metaphorically describes the ex-partner as a nuisance that can't be shaken off - gum on the sole of their shoe, a stain on their shirt, a rain on a holiday, and so on. The verses reflect on the past, where the singer was unsure about the relationship and was walking on eggshells, trying to please their partner. But now, they have had enough and see and describe their ex as useless and harmful.
The line "rain on the 4th of July" is a clever reference to the holiday that usually has fireworks, which is interesting as fireworks are usually viewed in a positive light, but in this scenario, the rain is viewed as negative. Furthermore, the song has a catchy and upbeat melody, which contrasts with the lyrics' negative message about the failed relationship. There is also a sense of empowerment in the song, with the singer taking control of the situation and no longer allowing the ex to manipulate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I couldn't say this
In the past, I was unable to express what I truly wanted to say
Yesterday I would have said yes
In the past, I would have agreed to anything
Happy you changed your mind
I'm glad you realized my worth and decided to change your attitude towards me
It's all about me this time
This time, my feelings and desires are the only things that matter
Yesterday I wouldn't let up
In the past, I was persistent and wouldn't back down
You've got me so messed up
Your actions and words have caused confusion and turmoil within me
You were so special
I used to see you as someone unique and important
I was walkin' on eggshells
I was trying to avoid upsetting you or causing any issues
Now you're just
After everything that's happened, you've become nothing more than
Gum on the sole of my shoe
An annoying and persistent nuisance that's hard to get rid of
Flat on the back of my car
Something that's been run over and left a mark, a reminder of something negative
Stain on the front of my shirt
A lasting mark, tarnishing my reputation or image
That's All You Are
You've been reduced to just these things in my mind and in my life
Rain on the 4th of July
An unexpected and unwelcome intrusion, ruining what should be a happy occasion
A grain of sand in my eye
Something small that causes great discomfort and irritation
Its a little too late for sorry
Apologies are no longer enough, the damage has been done
So don't be layin' it on me
Don't try to make me feel guilty or responsible for your actions
Takin it all for granted
You didn't appreciate or value what you had
You've taken all your chances
You've exhausted every opportunity you had to make things right
Don't make no difference
It doesn't matter what you do or say now, I'm done with you
I've come to my senses
I've realized what's best for me and it's not you
You're blowin' smoke up my heart
You're trying to deceive me with insincere or false promises
And you can't go back
You can't change the past or undo your mistakes
You can't go on
You can't continue pretending or expecting things to be the same
You can't break down
You can't get through to me or make me change my mind
You're way too strong
I won't be weakened or swayed by you anymore
Guess you weren't so special
I've realized that you're not as great or important as I thought you were
Why couldn't I tell?
I'm questioning why I didn't see this before or why I allowed myself to be treated this way
Like no right turn on red
You're like a warning sign, reminding me to stay away or avoid you
You're just no good for my head
Being with you is harmful to my mental health and well-being
You're like a busted guitar
You may have been valuable or functional at some point, but now you're broken and unusable
A name on the tip of my tongue
I almost remember who you are or what you meant to me, but it's fading away
Ashamed for what you have done
You should feel guilty or embarrassed about your actions and their consequences
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, WALLY GAGEL, JASON PHELPS
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