What's Goin' On
The Veronicas Lyrics

It's 3 a.m.
It's the middle of the night, a time when many people find themselves awake and feeling vulnerable.

I start to cry
This person is feeling emotional and upset, likely due to their current situation.

I'm alone again
This person is experiencing being alone, possibly feeling abandoned or rejected by the people in their life.

I try so hard
This person has been making an effort, likely to avoid getting hurt or to maintain control over their emotions and relationships.

Not to fall in love
The artist is actively trying to avoid developing romantic feelings or getting attached to someone.

But here I am
Despite their attempts to avoid it, this person has found themselves developing feelings for someone.

And you couldn't even pretend
The other person involved in this situation has not shown any effort to pretend or act as if they have feelings for the singer.

That you care if this was the end
This person is feeling like the other person involved in the situation doesn't care about the outcome or future of the relationship.

All the things you said to me won't even matter
The artist is feeling like the words and promises from the other person in the relationship were empty and meaningless.

Do what you want 'Cause I'm not gonna save you, baby
The artist is communicating that they will no longer try to fix or save the relationship, leaving the other person to make their own choices and face the consequences.

What's going on? We don't care
The singer is questioning the state of the relationship and expressing a feeling that neither person involved seems to care about it.

We don't fight
This person is stating that there is no conflict or tension in the relationship, which may contribute to feelings of indifference or lack of care.

We don't even know what's wrong or right
The singer is acknowledging a lack of clarity or direction in the relationship, leading to confusion and uncertainty.

There's nothing else I can say
This person is expressing a sense of finality and acceptance that there is no more they can do or say to change the situation.

What can I do?
This person is grappling with a sense of powerlessness or helplessness in the situation, unsure of how to proceed or make changes.

We might have worked out someday, but it takes two
The artist is reflecting on the possibility of the relationship succeeding, but acknowledging that it requires participation and effort from both parties.

And I couldn't even pretend
The artist is acknowledging that they also have not been able to pretend or act in a way that veils their true feelings and emotions.

That I care if this is the end
This person is expressing a sense of detachment and lack of concern about the outcome of the relationship.

Now, baby, what's going on?
The singer is asking the other person in the situation to help clarify and communicate their thoughts and feelings about the relationship.