Replay
Shade Lyrics

In these lyrics, Shade reflects on his past relationship and the lingering emotions that still haunt him. He starts by mentioning that his ex used to tell him that he is not normal, suggesting that there was something unusual or different about their connection. He then describes how even when he closes his eyes, it feels like she is still talking to him, indicating that her presence is still strongly felt in his thoughts and memories. This line also suggests that he might still be affected by their conversations and the impact they had on him.

Shade goes on to compare his ex to both his therapist and his GPS, implying that regardless of who advises him, they would both say the same thing: there is still a long way to go before he can fully move on from the relationship. Despite this realization, Shade recognizes that life can still be fantastic, but he also uses the metaphor of drinking caustic lemon soda, symbolizing the bitter taste left by the breakup. He then metaphorically says that she threw the only plate he had, which he will now have to eat from plastic ones, signifying the loss or damage to something precious in his life.

The next verse reveals Shade's feelings of being lost and vulnerable, comparing himself to a child chasing a ball that ends up beyond the fence. This could represent his efforts to keep the relationship alive, even though it ultimately ended. He admits to having spent a significant amount of time in her heart, suggesting that he deeply cared for and invested in the relationship. However, he decides not to leave a positive review, implying that the relationship might not have been as fulfilling or satisfying as he hoped. Shade then humorously mentions having breakfast with painkillers (OKI), disrupting conversations and sensing that she hates him, clearly experiencing the pain of her absence and questioning his own worth.

The chorus of the song revolves around Shade's obsession with his ex's online presence. He confesses to stalking her profiles more than his own, revealing his desire to stay connected with her virtual life. He mentions that he has seen her new partner and implies that he seems okay but still finds himself rewatching her stories, indicating that he still feels a strong attachment to her and wishes to relive those moments. The repetition of "in replay" emphasizes his constant revisiting of her digital presence, highlighting the difficulty he has in moving on.

The second verse sees Shade expressing his frustration towards the ex. He claims that she always accuses him of enjoying his misery and not listening to him when he is trying to explain himself. However, he admits that he can only repeat the pain he is receiving from her, suggesting a cyclical pattern in their interactions. He criticizes her for casually saying "it's better" as if she has a heart made of cement, implying that she may have become emotionally hardened or detached. Despite this, Shade acknowledges that she has changed so much that if they were to run into each other, he would reintroduce himself to her. This implies that he still longs for her and hopes for a reconnection.

The final chorus delves into Shade's intense nostalgia for his ex. He mentions feeling nostalgic even before she leaves and invites her to look inside him and perform an autopsy, suggesting that he wants her to understand the deep impact she has left on him. Shade admits that his life is chaotic, with more mess inside his mind than in his physical surroundings. He also highlights his obsession with her online presence, confessing that he watches her profiles more than his own. The repetition of "in replay" emphasizes how she continues to occupy his thoughts and how he replays memories of her in his mind.

Overall, Shade's "Replay" delves into the complexities of a broken relationship and the lingering emotions that persist long after its end. He examines the impact of his ex's presence, both physically and virtually, and reflects on his yearning for her despite the pain she caused him. The lyrics convey a mixture of longing, frustration, and nostalgia, portraying the struggle to move on and the difficulty in breaking free from the memories of a past love.