She's Not
Sam Lyrics
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And coming back home with nothing but a bill
Chasing a girl and the devil endlessly
I'm dressed up my best 'cos I'm here to impress
On a mission to charm the sun and her friends
If you'd just notice that would be enough for me
Who dreams about that girl
She's pretty, she's pleased, she knows what to be
For the company she has set out to seek
Each suitor, a loser, a charlatan, a fake
I came to impress but I'll never be best
'Cos my heads lost in laptops and sine-waves and trees
But I swear I'm only here to please
She's not the only one
Who dreams about that girl
So its quarter to six and I'm going back home on my own
And i don't care but maybe you do
My ears are buzzing as the train keeps on running
Through county and town where your ghost does nothing but taunt
She won, your hers
I'm here, you're there
She's not the only one
Who dreams about that girl
In Sam's song "She's Not," the lyrics tell the story of a person who is tired of constantly chasing after someone who seems unattainable. The singer expresses frustration with spending money on tickets to visit far-off cities, only to come back home with nothing but a bill. They feel like they are in a never-ending cycle of pursuing both a girl and their own personal demons.
The singer dresses up their best, hoping to impress and win the attention of this girl. They are on a mission to charm not only her but also her friends. All they want is for her to notice them, and that would be enough. However, the singer acknowledges that they are not the only one who dreams about this girl, suggesting that there is stiff competition for her affection.
The second verse reveals more about the girl in question. She is pretty and knows how to present herself well to suit the specific company she seeks. The potential suitors are described as losers, charlatans, and fakes. The singer realizes that they may never be the best choice for her, as they feel lost in their own world of laptops, sine-waves, and trees. Despite this, they insist that their intention for being there is solely to please her.
The final verse portrays a sense of resignation. It is late, and the singer is going back home alone. They no longer care about the outcome, but they acknowledge that maybe the girl does. As the train runs through different places, the ghost of the girl taunts them. It becomes evident that she has chosen someone else, leaving the singer feeling left behind and separated.
Overall, the lyrics of "She's Not" explore the singer's frustration with chasing after someone who may never reciprocate their feelings. It delves into themes of longing, competition, and ultimately, acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of buying tickets to far off cities
I'm tired of investing my time and resources into pursuing distant dreams and goals
And coming back home with nothing but a bill
However, my efforts often result in disappointment and financial burden
Chasing a girl and the devil endlessly
I find myself constantly pursuing both love and temptation without ever finding fulfillment
I'm dressed up my best 'cos I'm here to impress
I put on my finest attire because I want to make a lasting impression
On a mission to charm the sun and her friends
My goal is to captivate not only the girl I'm interested in, but also her entire social circle
If you'd just notice that would be enough for me
Simply receiving your attention and acknowledgment would satisfy my desires
She's not the only one
It's not just me who fantasizes about having a connection with this girl
Who dreams about that girl
Many others also yearn for a relationship or connection with her
She's pretty, she's pleased, she knows what to be
She is attractive, content, and aware of the persona she needs to portray
For the company she has set out to seek
She actively seeks the companionship and attention of others
Each suitor, a loser, a charlatan, a fake
Every person vying for her affection is seen as inadequate, insincere, and deceptive
I came to impress but I'll never be best
Although I arrived with the intention of making a lasting impact, I understand that I can never be the top competitor
'Cos my head's lost in laptops and sine-waves and trees
Because my mind is preoccupied with technology, complex mathematical concepts, and nature
But I swear I'm only here to please
Nevertheless, I assure you that my primary goal is to satisfy and make you happy
So it's quarter to six and I'm going back home on my own
It is almost 6 o'clock, and I am returning home without any companionship
And I don't care but maybe you do
Although I claim to be indifferent, perhaps you actually hold some concern or interest
My ears are buzzing as the train keeps on running
The sound of the train continues to echo in my ears as it moves ceaselessly
Through county and town where your ghost does nothing but taunt
Within different locales, the thought of your presence torments and teases me
She won, your hers
You have chosen her, she now belongs to you
I'm here, you're there
I remain in this place, while you are in a separate location
She's not the only one
There are others who also fantasize about having a connection with this girl
Who dreams about that girl
Many individuals have aspirations of having a relationship or connection with her
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sam Draper
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