not in luv
Quarterbacks Lyrics


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I'm not in luv
With anyone
What's wrong with me
My heart beats like
A bowling ball
That slowly turns
And rolls along
I'm not in luv
With anyone
At least not this morning
Somehow love got boring




My heart was broken
And i barely noticed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of QUARTERBACKS's song Not In Luv is a reflection of the singer's confusions and lack of understanding of their emotions. The opening line of the song, "I'm not in luv, with anyone" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It's a clear indication that the singer is not feeling a sense of attachment or connection with any person or people at the moment. The repetition of "I'm not in luv" reinforces this idea and hints at a feeling of detachment from the world around them.


The lyrics explore the idea of what's wrong with the singer that they aren't feeling the powerful emotions that are traditionally associated with love. The line "What's wrong with me?" suggests that the singer is concerned about their inability to fall in love. This idea is further highlighted in the lines that follow it - "My heart beats like a bowling ball, that slowly turns and rolls along". The imagery used here is interesting, as it suggests a weighty feeling of being stuck, which is a stark contrast to the lightness and flighty emotions that usually accompany love.


As the song progresses, the singer reveals that their heart was once broken but they barely noticed. This admission is significant, as it highlights the singer's lack of sensitivity towards their own emotions. The line "somehow love got boring" adds another layer to this complexity, as it suggests that the singer may be feeling disillusioned or lost in regards to the concept of love.


Overall, the song's lyrics explore the themes of detachment, confusion, and disillusionment towards love. The repetitive nature of the lyrics is effective, as it drives home the idea that the singer is feeling stuck and stagnant in their emotions. The use of bowling ball imagery is interesting and adds a layer of visual complexity to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in luv
I am not currently experiencing the emotions and feelings typically associated with being in love with someone.


With anyone
I do not have any particular person in mind when I say I am not in love.


What's wrong with me
I am wondering why I am not feeling romantic love for someone at the moment.


My heart beats like
I am experiencing heart palpitations, but they are not due to romantic love, rather my heartbeat is behaving strangely.


A bowling ball
My heart is beating heavily, much like the weight and force of a bowling ball.


That slowly turns
The sensation I am feeling in my chest is akin to a bowling ball rolling along the lane, gradually picking up speed and momentum.


And rolls along
My heart is continuing to beat heavily and repeatedly, like a bowling ball that never stops rolling.


At least not this morning
While I am not in love currently, that does not mean I won't be later in the day or week, just not at this moment in time.


Somehow love got boring
I am feeling jaded and uninterested in love, perhaps due to past experiences or a lack of excitement or fulfillment in my current romantic endeavors.


My heart was broken
I have experienced heartbreak in the past, which may be contributing to my current lack of interest or engagement with love.


And I barely noticed
The hurt I experienced from past heartbreak did not resonate with me or have a significant impact on my current emotional state, further contributing to my disinterest in love.




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Comments from YouTube:

Liam Ingrouille

I'm so glad this is finally getting some light.

UniTheClown

Wish he wrote longer stuff

Arina Bazan

OMG Mr. Engle, why the kids had to be so mean to him, that he left us.

brody h

After listening to this band for a while I only just noticed that he's missing his high E string and bridge saddle... Guess it adds to his sorta soft tone without having another high trebly string besides the B

Netsounds

+Brody Hamilton Wow well spotted!! :)

brody h

Netsounds Thanks! On Tuesday I did a cover of Center at an afterschool club I'm part of, I tried the song after taking off that string and it added a lot to the vibe.

Netsounds

+Brody Hamilton Nice, did you record it?

brody h

Netsounds I did not. I record a lot of stuff in-studio but maybe I should record some live stuff too.

SirDestroyerlt

@brody h bro this guy is literally my teacher in school!

Chymistry

bro youre so good

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