Milwaukee
Second String Lyrics


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Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
Since you walked out the door
And these nights I spend alone seem longer than before
Since you walked out the door
What sense is there in trying to talk
When you just turn and walk away?
It seems as though my thoughts aren't valid enough
For you to have something to say
But still I hold my breath
Hold on to memories
Cause when this settles down
I want you here with me
Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
Since you walked out the door
And these nights I spend alone seem longer than before
Since you walked out the door
And so we find ourselves in silence again
Your eyes are drifting to the floor
If you don't care enough to figure this out
Then what the hell am I here for?
And still I hold my breath
Hold on to memories
Cause when this settles down
I want you here with me
But things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
Since you walked out the door
And these nights I spend alone seem longer than before
Since you walked out the door
What's left to say?
I don't want to fight you anymore
I thought we were in a better place but
God knows I've been wrong before




Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door

Overall Meaning

The lyrics are expressing the emotional pain and longing that the singer has been experiencing since their partner walked out on them. The singer reflects on how everything has changed since that moment, highlighting the profound impact the absence of their partner has had on their life. The nights spent alone feel particularly difficult and seem to drag on endlessly.


The lyrics also touch on the frustration the singer feels when they try to communicate with their partner but are met with indifference. The partner's tendency to avoid confrontation and walk away leaves the singer feeling invalidated and unheard. Despite this, the singer still clings onto the hope of reconciliation. They hold their breath and hold onto memories, yearning for the day when the situation will calm down and their partner will return to them.


As the silence between the singer and their partner continues, the frustration intensifies. The partner's lack of effort to resolve the issues leaves the singer questioning the purpose of their presence in the relationship. The singer wonders why they should invest their energy if the other person doesn't seem to care enough to work through their problems. However, they still hold onto hope, desperately desiring their partner to be there with them once everything settles.


In the last verse, the lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the reality. The singer acknowledges that there may be nothing left to say or fight about. They express a desire to no longer engage in conflict and are ready to let go of their need to argue with their partner. Despite previously believing they were in a better place in their relationship, the singer admits that they have been mistaken before and recognizes that things will never be the same since their partner walked out on them.


Line by Line Meaning

Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
My life has changed drastically ever since you left me


And these nights I spend alone seem longer than before
The nights without you feel endless and lonely


What sense is there in trying to talk
There's no point in attempting to communicate


When you just turn and walk away?
Because you always ignore me and leave without a word


It seems as though my thoughts aren't valid enough
You don't seem to value or consider my thoughts


For you to have something to say
You never respond or engage in a conversation with me


But still I hold my breath
Nevertheless, I hope against hope


Hold on to memories
I cling onto the memories of our time together


Cause when this settles down
Because eventually, when things calm down


I want you here with me
I desire your presence by my side


And so we find ourselves in silence again
Once again, we're stuck in a state of silence


Your eyes are drifting to the floor
You avoid eye contact and seem disinterested


If you don't care enough to figure this out
If you're not invested in resolving this situation


Then what the hell am I here for?
Then I question why I am even present in this relationship


What's left to say?
There's nothing else to discuss or argue about


I don't want to fight you anymore
I no longer desire to engage in conflicts with you


I thought we were in a better place but
I believed our relationship had improved, however,


God knows I've been wrong before
I've made mistakes in the past, so I could be mistaken again


Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
My life has remained turbulent ever since you left


Things haven't been the same since you walked out the door
My life has remained turbulent ever since you left




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Cowan

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