Empty
Trevor Daniel Lyrics


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You only call when the club's empty
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You only call when your bed's empty
So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

Empty, empty, yeah yeah
I don't wanna feel
Empty, empty, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

Tell me what you want, tell me what you need
Used to love it when you'd call, now I don't feel a thing
Another night, another one, 'nother repeat
Come kick it for a while, just to watch you leave
Done with shallow nights, I'm diving off the deep end
Tired of treading water, I'm moving forward, tryna swim

Wanna feel something, baby cut the loose ends
I don't got the time to wait for you to call again
Okay, I can tell you just want company
I can tell you don't mean a word you say
I'm looking for substance, you don't feel the same, no

You only call when the club's empty
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You only call when your bed's empty
So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

Empty, empty, yeah yeah
I don't wanna feel
Empty, empty, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

I won't do this over again
Said at least a thousand times that this is the end
And trust me, 'cause I swear to God, I'm not giving in
Nothing you could do to change my mind about this, no

Baby, let's be honest, it ain't love if we're numb
I really need something deeper than what we've got
When you hit me up and I'm ignoring every call
Take it as a hint that I don't want to be involved

I'd rather be alone than be with you
You don't love me, you just hate sleeping alone
And baby, we both know, we're not on the same page
So we need to go our separate ways

You only call when the club's empty
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You only call when your bed's empty
So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

Empty, empty, yeah yeah
I don't wanna feel
Empty, empty, yeah yeah, yeah yeah




So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending
That these late nights don't leave us empty?

Overall Meaning

"Empty" by Trevor Daniel is a song that laments that the only time he receives attention from someone he cares about is when they are lonely, either when they are alone in their bed or when they are alone in the club. The lyrics express a sense of emptiness and a desire for a deeper connection, beyond superficial relationships or casual encounters. The singer expresses their wish to move on from shallow connections and find something substantial, meaningful, and reciprocal. They also acknowledge that it's time to stop pretending that these intermittent interactions are fulfilling and to let go.


The song's lyrics touch on a relatable theme of loneliness, rejection, and the search for meaningful connections. The song expresses a desire for more substance, depth, and honesty in relationships. It also highlights the difference between a real connection and just being used as a temporary fix for loneliness. The lyrics capture a universal feeling of being used, strung along, and feeling empty when someone only wants you around when it is convenient for them.


In conclusion, "Empty" is a beautifully written, melancholic, and heartfelt song about longing for more than just shallow romantic experiences. It speaks to a generation that is navigating the challenges of hookup culture and the often-unfulfilling nature of temporary relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You only call when the club's empty
You only reach out to me when you have nowhere else to go and nothing else to do.


You only call when your bed's empty
You only contact me because you're looking for someone to fill the void in your life.


So do you ever think it's time we stop pretending That these late nights don't leave us empty?
Don't you think it's time for us to be honest with ourselves and acknowledge that these meaningless late-night encounters are leaving us feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled?


Empty, empty, yeah yeah I don't wanna feel Empty, empty, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Feeling empty is not something I want to experience anymore.


Tell me what you want, tell me what you need Used to love it when you'd call, now I don't feel a thing
I want to know if there's more to this relationship than what we currently have. I used to enjoy hearing from you, but now it doesn't affect me the same way.


Another night, another one, 'nother repeat Come kick it for a while, just to watch you leave
This cycle of meaningless encounters is becoming repetitive and boring. I'm tired of spending time with you just to watch you leave as soon as you feel like it.


Done with shallow nights, I'm diving off the deep end Tired of treading water, I'm moving forward, tryna swim
I'm done with these unfulfilling and shallow experiences. I want something deeper and more meaningful, and I'm willing to take a risk and dive into the unknown.


Wanna feel something, baby cut the loose ends I don't got the time to wait for you to call again
I want to feel a real connection with someone, and that can't happen if we keep up this superficial relationship. I'm not willing to wait around for you to make another empty call.


Okay, I can tell you just want company I can tell you don't mean a word you say I'm looking for substance, you don't feel the same, no
I can see that you're only interested in having someone around to pass the time, and you're not actually invested in anything real. I want something deeper, but you're not on the same page as me.


I won't do this over again Said at least a thousand times that this is the end And trust me, 'cause I swear to God, I'm not giving in Nothing you could do to change my mind about this, no
I'm not going to keep repeating this cycle with you. I've said a thousand times that it's over, and I mean it this time. Nothing you say or do will change my mind.


Baby, let's be honest, it ain't love if we're numb I really need something deeper than what we've got When you hit me up and I'm ignoring every call Take it as a hint that I don't want to be involved
We both know that what we have isn't love. I need something more than what we currently have. When I ignore your calls, it means that I'm not interested in continuing this shallow relationship.


I'd rather be alone than be with you You don't love me, you just hate sleeping alone And baby, we both know, we're not on the same page So we need to go our separate ways
I'd prefer to be by myself than to be with you because you don't truly love me, you just don't want to be alone. We both know that we want different things, so it's time for us to end things and move on.




Writer(s): Andrew Bazzi

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