I Felt Stupid
The Drums Lyrics

I felt so stupid, you were standing there
The singer feels foolish in front of the person they are interested in, who is completely unaware of their feelings.

You were combing your hair so unaware
The subject of the singer's affection is busy and unaware of the emotions they are causing in the singer.

I felt so silly, you could see me
The singer is embarrassed to be seen by the person they like and thinks that person might find the singer ridiculous.

I know you love your family, I'm sure you love your family
The artist acknowledges that the subject of their affection has commitments and obligations to their family that may prevent them from being able to pursue a relationship with the artist.

But come stay with me, stay with me
Despite recognizing the obstacle of the person's family, the artist is still asking them to spend time with them.

Your arms around me seem to be
The singer finds comfort and security in the embrace of the person they're interested in.

The only good thing that ever happened to me
The singer is so enamored with the person that they believe that person is the only good thing to have ever happened to them.

We can take a walk now, down to the beach
The artist suggests an activity that they can do together to spend more time with the person they're attracted to.

The sun will be shining where we're finally free
The artist feels that they will be free from the constraints of reality while in the presence of the person they're interested in.

And have i lived my life too selfishly, baby?
The artist is questioning whether they have been too self-absorbed and may have missed opportunities by being foolish.

I don't know if it's right or wrong
The singer acknowledges uncertainty about the appropriateness of pursuing a romantic relationship with the person they're attracted to.

But come stay with me, I wanna hear every beat of your heart
Despite their doubts, the artist still wants the person they like to be close to them and feels inspired by even the sound of their heartbeat.

If it's good or bad, come be with me
The singer is concerned about the character of the person they're interested in, but still wants to be with them regardless.

And I'll give you the key to my
The singer is offering up something valuable to the person they like.

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-a-ah
This is a meaningless, rhythmic chorus that repeats a few times throughout the song.

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-a-art
The final line of the song is an extension of the meaningless chorus, but it can be interpreted as the artist giving away their heart.