love is embarrassing
Tbc & Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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After I'd known you like a month
And then you kissed some girl from high school
And I stayed in bed for like a week
When you said space was what you need
Waited by my phone like a goddamn fool
And now it don't mean a thing
Just watch as I crucify myself
For some weird second string
Loser who's not worth mentioning
My God, love's embarrassing as hell
And I consoled you while you cried
Over your ex-girlfriend's new guy
My God, how could I be so stupid?
You found a new version of me
And I damn near started World War III
Jesus, what was I even doing?
'Cause now it don't mean a thing
God, love's fuckin' embarrassing
Just watch as I crucify myself
For some weird second string
Loser who's not worth mentioning
My God, love's embarrassing as hell
I give up, give up
I give up everything
I placed my bets and
It's not worth anything
I give up, give up
But I keep comin' back for more
Yeah, it don't mean a thing
God, love's fuckin' embarrassing
Just watch as I crucify myself, hey, hey, hey
For some weird second string
Loser who's not worth mentioning
My God, love's embarrassing as hell
Yeah, yeah, I give up, give up
I give up everything (ah-ha-ha)
I'm plannin' out my wedding with some guy I'm never marryin'
I'm givin' up, I'm givin' up, but I keep comin' back for more
In "Love is Embarrassing," Tbc & Olivia Rodrigo capture the pain and humiliation that can come from being in love with someone who doesn't value or appreciate you. The lyrics reveal a story of unrequited love and the singer's struggle to come to terms with their own vulnerability and foolishness.
The song begins with the singer confessing to their friends that they believed the person they were dating was "the one," even though they had only known each other for a short time. However, their hopes are shattered when they discover that their partner kissed someone else from their high school. The betrayal leaves the singer devastated, causing them to stay in bed for a week and wait desperately for a phone call that never comes.
Despite the pain, the singer continues to hold onto their feelings, consoling their partner when they cry over their ex-girlfriend's new relationship. The lyrics illustrate the singer's frustration with themselves for allowing this toxic dynamic to continue. They question their own judgment and self-worth, wondering how they could be so blind and foolish.
As the song progresses, the singer eventually reaches a breaking point and decides to give up on this one-sided love, acknowledging that it is not worth their time and energy. However, they find themselves trapped in a cycle of coming back for more, unable to fully let go.
Overall, "Love is Embarrassing" delves into the painful experience of being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. It explores the embarrassment and self-flagellation one can feel when they invest so much in a relationship that ultimately proves to be unworthy.
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Line by Line Meaning
I told my friends you were the one
I foolishly proclaimed to my friends that you were my soulmate
After I'd known you like a month
Even though I barely knew you for a short period of time
And then you kissed some girl from high school
You betrayed me by kissing another girl from your past
And I stayed in bed for like a week
I wallowed in sadness, unable to function for an entire week
When you said space was what you need
You claimed that you needed distance and time alone
Waited by my phone like a goddamn fool
I foolishly waited by my phone, hoping for your attention
And now it don't mean a thing
Our relationship holds no significance anymore
God, love's fucking embarrassing
Love is truly humiliating and demeaning
Just watch as I crucify myself
Witness as I inflict pain upon myself in the name of love
For some weird second string
All for a substitute who is not even worth mentioning
Loser who's not worth mentionin'
This insignificant person is not even worth acknowledging
My God, love's embarrassing as hell
Dear God, love is absolutely mortifying
And I consoled you while you cried
I comforted you while you shed tears
Over your ex-girlfriend's new guy
Due to your ex-girlfriend moving on with someone else
My God, how could I be so stupid?
I cannot fathom my own stupidity in this situation
You found a new version of me
You discovered a different version of myself
And I damn near started World War III
I nearly caused a huge conflict and chaos
Jesus, what was I even doing?
Oh my God, what was my purpose or intention behind my actions?
'Cause now it don't mean a thing
Because now our relationship is meaningless
I give up, give up
I surrender, I surrender
I give up everything
I'm abandoning everything I had hoped for
I placed my bets and
I took risks and made investments
It's not worth anything
But it all turned out to be worthless
But I keep comin' back for more
Yet, I find myself returning for more heartbreak and disappointment
I'm plannin' out my wedding
I'm imagining and arranging my future wedding
With some guy I'm never marryin'
With a man I will never actually marry
I'm givin' up, I'm givin' up
I'm surrendering, I'm surrendering
But I keep comin' back for more
Yet, I find myself returning for more heartbreak and disappointment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kymbo Kimbo
Hurt people
Hurt people
We both drew blood,
But man, those cuts were never equal.
I've tried to be tough
I've tried to mean,
But even after all this
You're still everything to me.
This has me in the feels, so bad.
Tatum B
As a fellow grudge holder, the line "It takes strength to forgive but I'm not sure I'm there yet." hits very hard. This is 100% my favorite song on the album!!!
Paityn 🔛🔝
Absolutely
Melissa Carreno
Agree ❤️❤️
Kyra Brown
Fr
NAMAN
Olivia inspires me.. My parents said if i get 50K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging..
Massimo Samdal
Yeah me too I think
Ray Lochlan Campbell
say what you will about olivia, but you can’t deny her ability to masterfully communicate her feelings
dandieLVJY
Guess thats what happens when your dad is a therapist lol
Antonio Lopez
Fr❤
Ducky
"Hurt people hurt people and we both drew blood but man those cuts were never equal."
The amount of detail in this entire song let alone these lyrics alone is like she ripped it straight out of her diary. the raw emotion and pain you hear in her voice is heartbreaking. Wow Olivia