Act Like You Never Met Me
TV Girl Lyrics
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Have you heard the latest craze?
Put your hands in your pockets
And look the other way
Remember those times when you were laughing
Naked on my couch
Pretend it never happened
Politely smile as we turn around
Do the act like you never met me
Do the act like you never met me
Do the act like you never met me
And slowly walk away
The hidden kisses
The clumsy conspiratory glance
But I don't really mind it though
I always like the way you danced
It's so easy to do
So much simpler than the one we did before
Just point out your tongue
At someone you know
Pretend that they're gone
And do the act like you never met me
Do the act like you never met me
And do the act like you never met me
And slowly walk away
Slide to the left
Now slide to the right
Now tell me once again
How I'm a really great guyDip to right
Shimmy to the left
It's 3 o'clock in the morning
Don't answer my texts
Take a step back and
Take a couple more
Now one more sorry look
Before you walk out that door
Arch your back
When you spend the night with him
Bounce around a lot
Never talk to me again
That's how you do the
Act like you never met me
So do the act like you never met me
Do the act like you never met me
And slowly walk away
The opening lines of TV Girl's "Act Like You Never Met Me" are an invitation of sorts, asking the audience to gather around and listen to the latest craze. The song itself is about the aftermath of a romantic relationship, and how it can be difficult to navigate the complicated emotions that come with it. The verses describe different moments in the relationship, including laughing naked on a couch, hidden kisses, and conspiratory glances. Despite these memories, the singer urges their former partner to "do the act like you never met me," to pretend that the relationship never happened and "slowly walk away."
The chorus repeats this request, emphasizing the importance of pretending that the relationship never existed. The singer describes a new, simpler way of interacting with each other by pointing out their tongues at one another and pretending that they're gone. The verses then move on to describing various dance moves, encouraging the other person to "slide to the left" and "shimmy to the left." They also describe the pain and sadness of the aftermath, encouraging the other person to "never talk to me again" and to "bounce around a lot."
Overall, "Act Like You Never Met Me" is a poignant meditation on the aftermath of a romantic relationship, and the complexities of moving on. The singer is trying to find a way to cope with their feelings by encouraging the other person to pretend that the relationship never happened. It's a deeply relatable sentiment that many people have likely experienced at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather around everybody
Listen up, everyone
Have you heard the latest craze?
Do you know the latest gossip?
Put your hands in your pockets
Act casual
And look the other way
Avoid eye contact
Remember those times when you were laughing
Recall happy memories
Naked on my couch
In a vulnerable state in my personal space
Pretend it never happened
Act like it never occurred
Politely smile as we turn around
Smile and turn away politely
Do the act like you never met me
Act like we never even met
And slowly walk away
Leave the situation and move on
The hidden kisses
Secret, intimate gestures
The clumsy conspiratory glance
Awkward, furtive looks
But I don't really mind it though
I don't care too much
I always like the way you danced
I appreciated your dancing skills
It's so easy to do
It's quite simple
So much simpler than the one we did before
Easier than what we previously had
Just point out your tongue
Stick your tongue out
At someone you know
Direct it at a familiar face
Pretend that they're gone
Make believe that they disappeared
Slide to the left
Move leftwards
Now slide to the right
Move rightwards now
Now tell me once again
Repeat it one more time
How I'm a really great guy
Say I'm a good person
Dip to right
Lean towards the right
Shimmy to the left
Move leftward with a shaking motion
It's 3 o'clock in the morning
It's the middle of the night
Don't answer my texts
Ignore my messages
Take a step back and
Back away a bit and
Take a couple more
Add a few more
Now one more sorry look
A final pitiful expression
Before you walk out that door
Before you leave completely
Arch your back
Bend your spine backwards
When you spend the night with him
When you sleep with someone else
Bounce around a lot
Move around energetically
Never talk to me again
Never communicate with me again
Writer(s): Bradley Robert Petering, Jason Wyman
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sayikifx
It's crazy how underrated some of their songs are despite being so peak
@wowthatonekid3437
Do the act like you never met me!
@onmyway3139
and slowly walk away...
@Xx_PLXNET-M4RZ_xX
@@onmyway3139 THE HIDDEN KISSES!!^^
@N3W2FLA2H
The clumsy conspiratory glance
@jewelsd7726
literally me
@turtlebeefFNC
does anyone know the sample around 2:39?
@kapitalishka
Strawberry Shortcake Rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9q84ld4IxQ (0:43 - 0:45)
@turtlebeefFNC
@ that’s crazy