Face to Face
Rex Orange County Lyrics

I grew up, you grew down, we found out
We both developed and matured in different ways, and eventually realized how significant everything in life is.

Everything matters now (everything)
Every single thing in life has significant value and impact, and it is important to acknowledge that.

We grew up while you let yourself down
As we matured, we became better versions of ourselves while you failed to make progress or improve.

I want out
I desire to break free from my current situation and seek new experiences or opportunities.

She calmed me down that night I freaked out
When I was feeling anxious and overwhelmed, she helped to soothe and relax me during that night.

We stayed up, I threw up in that house
We spent the night awake, and I vomited in that house.

She woke up face-to-face from the bed
Upon waking up, she was facing me directly due to our sleeping positions.

Two in the en-suite, one in the early
Two people sharing a bathroom while one of us is up early and awake.

She was like eight hours ahead
She lives in a different time zone with a time difference of 8 hours ahead of mine.

Two different countries, slept in a one piece
Despite being in different countries, we slept in comfortable one-piece clothing instead of the typical pajamas.

Baby boy in full effect
Amidst this entire scenario, I acted with a youthful and carefree attitude.

And you couldn't see me, call back repeat
Poor network or connectivity hindered the smooth communication and required frequent call repetitions or callbacks.

That's all thanks to poor connection
The cause of the call disruptions was the weak network or signal strength.

Fun for me, no / Most times it's a pain in the neck
For me, it was not an enjoyable experience despite its supposed fun quality. Mostly, it was frustrating and irritating.

I said it's not that fun, see / Everything makes me wanna quit while I'm ahead / Honestly
I expressed that this experience was not as enjoyable as I first thought it would be. Everything seemed to be making me want to give up despite my initial enthusiasm.

When we speak face-to-face from the head
During a conversation when we try to connect on a deeper level intellectually, possibly in terms of aspirations and emotions.

Things go wayward and I end up upset, but
Conversations like these often end up taking an unforeseen turn, and that leaves me feeling unwell and emotionally drained.

Never had done / No, I never had, had / Ooh
I had never experienced a connection with someone like this before, and it was a new and unfamiliar feeling for me.

Maybe we grew outward
We developed as people but grew in different directions, possibly referring to our individual aspirations and life choices.

It's true I kept the truth to myself / Now I'm nothing but a coward
I never spoke up about my feelings, so I remained reserved and insecure, and now I am left with regret and labeled as a coward.

And you were too busy making friends / You were occupied, I was in the shower
You were preoccupied with making friends and developing your relationships while I focused on self-care and routine personal hygiene.

You were unaware I was fully clothed
You did not notice that I was dressed or what I was wearing at the time.

And you didn't know about this / But you wouldn't even really need to know so / Continue picking flowers (mmh)
There was something that I did not tell you about, but it was not significant enough to let you know, so you could continue with your current activities unbothered.

Remember why you're here, my friend / You can sit back and relax / And they'll always love you now and then
I remind you of your purpose or mission to live your life, and sometimes it is essential to sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. And no matter what happens, they, referring to the people who love you or care about you, will always support and provide you with the love you need.

Let me be over there again / I wish I could be with her instead / Let me return for the night shift / I miss her like she's my only friend
I express my longing to be with her again and my regret for not being there with her in the first place. I miss her like she's the most important person to me, since she is the only friend I have like her.

We grew up while you let yourself down / I want out
As we matured, we went through significant changes, but you just sat and did nothing. At this point, I am eager to leave this situation behind and explore new opportunities instead.