Tangled Up
The Royston Club Lyrics
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It was the best I'd ever written
Don't remember how it goes
It was probably written about you
I don't write about much else
No nothing at all
You told me not to worry
But that's all I ever doYour friends won't think I'm funny
And I won't know what to do
Cos I'm so tangled up in you
Last night I couldn't start my car
I sat there freaking out in the dark
In the dark
A guy drove past and caught my eye
I looked away I don't know why
Know why
You told me not to worry
But that's all I ever do
Your friends won't think I'm funny
And I won't know what to do
Cos I'm so tangled up in you
No one ever told me how to act
So how was I supposed to know
When you said those things, I didn't know how to react
Please tell me how I was supposed to know
You told me not to worry
But that's all I ever do
Your friends won't think I'm funny
And I won't know what to do
Cos I'm so tangled up in you
The Royston Club's song "Tangled Up" is a deeply personal and introspective conversation about insecurity and anxiety in a romantic relationship. The singer is depicted as being so deeply infatuated with his partner that he is unable to think about anything else, including his creative pursuits. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the songwriter stating that he had written a song about his lover the previous night that he cannot remember. The song portrays the singer as a individual who is constantly worried about his lover's perception of him, her friends' opinions of him, and his inability to express himself to her. He touches upon these themes verses in the song:
"You told me not to worry, but that's all I ever do. No one ever told me how to act so how was I supposed to know."
The lyrics cut to the heart of what it feels like to be vulnerable and afraid in a romantic relationship. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more frustrated with his inability to express himself and the fear of rejection from his lover. However, it ends on a note of hope, with the singer acknowledging that his feelings are genuine and that he is committed to making things work.
Overall, "Tangled Up" is a touching and relatable song that speaks to the universal experience of love, anxiety, and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a song last night
I had a burst of inspiration and wrote a great song.
It was the best I'd ever written
I really think this is my best work yet.
Don't remember how it goes
I was so caught up in the moment, I can't quite recall how the melody goes.
It was probably written about you
I admit, you were on my mind while I was writing this song.
I don't write about much else
In all honesty, I tend to write a lot of songs about you.
No nothing at all
I really can't think of anything or anyone else to write about lately.
You told me not to worry
You have given me this advice before, but I still can't help worrying.
But that's all I ever do
As much as I try not to worry, it seems to be my default state of mind.
Your friends won't think I'm funny
I'm nervous about meeting your friends because I'm afraid they won't find me amusing.
And I won't know what to do
I'm concerned about being socially awkward and not knowing how to properly react to different situations.
Cos I'm so tangled up in you
My infatuation with you has caused me to become emotionally intertwined and a bit overwhelmed.
Last night I couldn't start my car
I had a frustrating experience where my car wouldn't start, causing me to feel helpless and trapped.
I sat there freaking out in the dark
I let my anxiety get the best of me and panicked while sitting alone in the dark with a broken car.
In the dark
This moment felt particularly isolating because of the darkness and my inability to figure out what was wrong with my car.
A guy drove past and caught my eye
A passerby grabbed my attention while I was having car trouble.
I looked away I don't know why
I don't know why, but I felt too vulnerable in that moment to interact with the stranger.
Know why
I'm not entirely sure why I felt so hesitant to interact with the stranger.
No one ever told me how to act
I feel like I missed out on some important social lessons growing up and am now struggling to navigate certain situations.
So how was I supposed to know
I'm genuinely unsure of how I should be reacting or behaving in certain situations.
When you said those things, I didn't know how to react
In moments when you've said things that have caught me off guard, I've been unsure of how to respond.
Please tell me how I was supposed to know
I'm asking for your guidance and advice on how to better handle certain situations.
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Written by: Ben Matthias
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