Ruby
Tejas Menon Lyrics

Sitting late at night,
The singer is setting the scene, describing a moment where someone is alone at night and likely not in a great headspace.

You had a fight with your lover,
The person in question had a fight with their significant other, which is likely contributing to their current emotional state.

Cause he's with another instead,
The reason for the fight seems to be the fact that the other person is cheating or seeing someone else.

But what about us?
The artist is asking what happened to the connection that they share with the person in question, and expressing their desire to be recognized and valued in the situation.

What about everything, we've been through,
The artist is highlighting the shared experiences and emotional history that exists between them and the other person.

Is this how your treating me now?
The singer is expressing disappointment and hurt at the way they are currently being treated, likely in comparison to how they were treated in the past.

I hope that someday somewhere,
The singer expresses a hope that things will change or improve at some point in the future.

You'll be waiting for my call
The artist hopes that the other person will someday be waiting for them or will be more receptive to their attempts to connect.

Ruby, Don't you abuse me?
The artist is addressing someone named Ruby, telling them not to mistreat or take advantage of them.

I do you no harm,
The artist is asserting their innocence and/or lack of intention to cause harm or discomfort to Ruby.

Ruby, You don't wanna lose me,
The singer is highlighting their value and importance, and telling Ruby that they should not take them for granted or lose them as a connection or relationship.

You have me undone,
The artist is expressing how much they have opened themselves up or are emotionally invested in Ruby or their relationship.

Ruby, Don't you confuse me,
The singer is telling Ruby not to be confusing or convoluted in their actions or communication, or to add to any existing confusion or tension.

Don't you misuse me,
The singer is expressing their desire not to be taken advantage of or mistreated, in any form or capacity.

All I want is your love
The singer is expressing their desire for a genuine, positive connection with Ruby, rooted in mutual love and respect.

Looking into your mind,
The artist is describing a moment where they are trying to understand or empathize with Ruby and their thoughts or emotions.

Bursting at the seams,
The artist is describing how intense or overwhelming the emotional experience of trying to understand Ruby might be.

With your thoughts and your dreams,
The singer is describing the internal landscape of Ruby's mind, suggesting that they are trying to understand their desires, motivations, etc.

Scared of what I might find,
The singer is acknowledging that there might be issues or things within Ruby's mind that are scary or troubling to uncover, but they are still determined to try and connect with them.

But what have I got?
The artist is highlighting their own sense of value or worth, and expressing a desire to be recognized or understood by Ruby in the same way they are trying to do so.

Trying to stay on my feet and baby,
The artist is determined to keep moving forward, despite any difficulties or obstacles that might arise in their attempts to connect with Ruby.

Just get a seat on your train of thought
The artist is expressing a desire to be allowed into Ruby's inner life or thought process, to better understand them and connect with them.

All these years you never gave a damn,
The singer is suggesting that Ruby has not been invested or interested in their relationship or connection up until this point, despite the singer being committed and invested throughout.

Now can't you see me for who I am?
The artist is expressing a desire to be seen and understood for who they are, rather than being overlooked or taken for granted.

I don't need to borrow your money,
The singer is expressing their independence and/or lack of financial need, likely in response to something that Ruby has done or said.

Though I don't have a dime to my name,
Despite not having a lot of money or material wealth, the singer is still able to take care of themselves.

Please believe me; I'm not trying to be funny,
The singer is asking Ruby to take them seriously and believe them, as they are being genuine and sincere.

Just lend me your ear all the same
The artist is asking Ruby to listen to them and hear them out, even if they don't necessarily need anything from them.

Baby I'm under,
The artist is expressing how much they might depend or rely on Ruby, or how much they feel invested in them emotionally.

You're lighting and thunder,
The singer is describing Ruby as a powerful, impactful presence in their life, capable of causing both light and dark emotions and experiences.

My world's in your storm,
The singer is suggesting that their world or internal life is largely affected by Ruby or their relationship, and that any shifts or changes on Ruby's part will have a large impact on them.