understudy
Tobey Lynn Lyrics
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Till the world felt silent to us
Those were the strongest emotions but boy, you had to give it up
I feel stupid for believing the things that you said
I′ll let you lie next to me in bed
I shouldn't have, I shouldn′t have
Cause your heart not in it
Cause it was for somebody else
Cause that would really hurt like hell
It really would, it really would
So I'm left without knowing
I know I'm gettin′, not showing
How all I want is to try this again
But second chances have to end
Now when the curtain closes
What I really miss the most is us, it will always be us
I feel like your understudy, call me in when there′s nobody
Cause all I want is to you was somebody
Did you even love me?
Feel like your understudy, call me in when there's nobody
Cause all I want is to you was somebody
Did you even love me?
Love me
Did you even love me?
How could you waste something so good like this
I wanted to think more of you
Everything was fine when I felt your kiss
Boy, what more could I do?
I feel stupid for writing you all those letters
"I promise I′ll return your sweatshirt, next week"
And your heart wasn't in it, cause it was in another place
Couldn′t even say that to my face
I hope you're sorry
And so I′m left without knowing
I know I'm gettin', not showing
How all I want is to try this again
But second chances have to end
Now when the curtain closes
What I really miss the most is us, it will always be us
I feel like your understudy, call me in when there′s nobody
Cause all I want is to you was somebody
Did you even love me?
Feel like your understudy, call me in when there′s nobody
Cause all I want is to you was somebody
Did you even love me?
Love me
Did you even love me?
Never thought you were one of those boys
Cause I could hear the pain in your voice
Was it too much? Look me in the eyes
I'll be headed all where we built some lies
Oh oh, hmm
Thought I could hear it in your laugh
In the right way, it reminded me of my past
Something about that was comforting
Maybe in the way you would sing
Hmm, hmm
Was I your understudy? Call me in when there was nobody
Cause all I want is to you, somebody
Did you even love me?
Love me
We used to sit and listen to Frank Ocean
Till the world felt silent to us
The song "Understudy" by Tobey Lynn is about unrequited love and the pain of feeling like you weren't enough for someone you loved. The lyrics describe a relationship that was special and meaningful, but ultimately failed because the other person's heart was somewhere else. The references to Frank Ocean in the beginning of the song suggest that the singer and their partner used to bond over music, and it was a special time for both of them. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that their love wasn't meant to be, and the singer feels like the understudy - someone who is only called in when the other person has nobody else. The pain of feeling like they were never truly loved is palpable, and the singer is left to pick up the pieces of their broken heart.
The lyrics are full of strong emotions and vivid imagery that convey the pain and heartbreak of unrequited love. The singer describes feeling stupid for believing the things their partner said, and for letting them lie next to them in bed. The line "How could you waste something so good like this" is particularly powerful, as it shows the singer's frustration and disappointment that their love wasn't enough to make the relationship work. The repeated refrain of "Did you even love me?" is haunting and sad, and highlights the singer's feeling of being used and taken for granted.
Overall, "Understudy" is a beautiful and poignant song about love and loss, and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics are powerful and relatable, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. The song is a tribute to those who have loved and lost, and a reminder that sometimes, even the strongest emotions can't make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to sit and listen to Frank Ocean
We would sit together and listen to music by Frank Ocean
Till the world felt silent to us
The music was so good that we would become lost in it
Those were the strongest emotions but boy, you had to give it up
We shared a strong emotional connection, but you had to end things
I feel stupid for believing the things that you said
I regret trusting you and believing what you told me
I'll let you lie next to me in bed
I allowed you to be intimate with me
I shouldn't have, I shouldn't have
I know it was a mistake to let you into my life
Cause your heart not in it
You didn't truly have feelings for me
Cause it was for somebody else
You were emotionally invested in someone else
Cause that would really hurt like hell
It would be really painful for me to hear that
So I'm left without knowing
I'm unsure about where we stand
I know I'm gettin', not showing
I'm receiving mixed signals from you
How all I want is to try this again
I want to give our relationship another chance
But second chances have to end
I know that there is a limit to how many chances I can give you
Now when the curtain closes
When our relationship comes to an end
What I really miss the most is us, it will always be us
I miss our connection and our relationship will always have a special place in my heart
I feel like your understudy, call me in when there's nobody
I feel like I'm only good enough to be with you when no one else is around
Did you even love me?
I question whether or not you ever truly loved me
How could you waste something so good like this
I feel like you didn't appreciate our relationship and threw it away
Everything was fine when I felt your kiss
Our relationship felt great when we were intimate
Boy, what more could I do?
I tried my best to make our relationship work
I feel stupid for writing you all those letters
I regret expressing my feelings through letters
"I promise I'll return your sweatshirt, next week"
I promised to return an item of yours but haven't yet
Couldn't even say that to my face
You were not honest with me about your feelings
I hope you're sorry
I hope you feel remorseful for hurting me
Never thought you were one of those boys
I didn't think you were the type of person to act this way
Cause I could hear the pain in your voice
I could sense that you were going through a tough time
Was it too much? Look me in the eyes
Was our relationship too overwhelming for you? Please be honest with me
I'll be headed all where we built some lies
I'll be moving on from our past and the lies we told each other
Thought I could hear it in your laugh
I thought I could hear your true feelings in your laughter
In the right way, it reminded me of my past
Your laughter reminded me of a happy time in my life
Something about that was comforting
Hearing you laugh brought me comfort
Maybe in the way you would sing
Perhaps it was the melody of your laughter that I found comforting
Love me
Asking if you ever loved me
Writer(s): Tobey Lynn Reyes
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