Somebody Else's Problem
Troy Cartwright Lyrics
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You tore up my heart, you came back for more
Let me tell you somethin', you ain't got the right
Saw you standing on my front porch, I turned off the light
'Cause that's somebody else's problem now
That's somebody else's problem now
You thought I was gonna help you out
Oh well you thought I would have seen his arm around your neck
Standing in a photograph, how could I forget?
'Cause you left me on Friday by Saturday night
You were dancing' with each other, guess I caught you in a lie
But that's somebody else's problem now
That's somebody else's problem now
You thought I was gonna help you out
But that's somebody else now
We used to want the same thing
Dreamin' the same dream
I used to make you happy
Didn't have to treat me that way
You know I didn't deserve it, babe
Oh and I guess he left you lonely, got tear stains on your dress
I can tell you've been drinkin', smell the cigarette
I still see you at the dance hall, dressed up to the nines
But it's time we switched places, now you said you want to die
But that's somebody else's problem now
That's somebody else's problem now
You thought I was gonna help you out
But that's somebody else now
Troy Cartwright's song "Somebody Else's Problem" tells the story of a failed relationship where the singer's ex-girlfriend comes back asking for help despite having cheated on him. The lyrics are filled with resentment and frustration towards the girl's actions and her attempt to still rely on him. The opener, "Well you little crybaby, you're so insecure. You tore up my heart, you came back for more," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer sees his ex-girlfriend as someone who has caused him emotional pain, but now she expects him to overlook what she has done.
The chorus, "That's somebody else's problem now. That's somebody else's problem now. You thought I was gonna help you out. But that's somebody else now," emphasizes the singer's decision to distance himself from his ex-girlfriend's problems. He is no longer willing to be the person she turns to for support. The verses discuss the singer's realization of his ex-girlfriend's infidelity, and the bridge acknowledges the sadness and pain that comes with ending a relationship. Overall, "Somebody Else's Problem" portrays the struggle of moving on from a toxic relationship and the importance of setting boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you little crybaby, you're so insecure
You are constantly whining and insecure.
You tore up my heart, you came back for more
You hurt me deeply, yet you expect me to be there for you.
Let me tell you somethin', you ain't got the right
You have no right to expect anything from me after what you have done.
Saw you standing on my front porch, I turned off the light
I have no intention of being around you anymore after what you did.
'Cause that's somebody else's problem now
Your problems are not my concern and we are no longer together.
You thought I was gonna help you out
You expected me to be there for you, but it's not my responsibility.
Oh well you thought I would have seen his arm around your neck
You assumed I would have noticed that you were cheating on me.
Standing in a photograph, how could I forget?
It's hard to forget seeing the evidence of the betrayal in a photograph.
'Cause you left me on Friday by Saturday night
You broke up with me on Friday only to be with someone else by Saturday night.
You were dancing' with each other, guess I caught you in a lie
You were dancing with the person you cheated on me with and I caught you in the act.
We used to want the same thing
We had similar goals in our relationship.
Dreamin' the same dream
We both shared the same aspirations and desires for our future together.
I used to make you happy
I used to be able to bring joy to your life.
Didn't have to treat me that way
There was no reason for you to treat me with such disrespect and betrayal.
You know I didn't deserve it, babe
You are aware that I didn't deserve to be treated that way.
Oh and I guess he left you lonely, got tear stains on your dress
The person you cheated on me with has left you alone and you are now crying alone in your dress.
I can tell you've been drinkin', smell the cigarette
It's obvious that you have been drinking and smoking cigarettes to cope with your pain.
I still see you at the dance hall, dressed up to the nines
I still see you dressing up and going out to dance despite all that you have been through.
But it's time we switched places, now you said you want to die
It's time for you to experience the pain and hurt that you inflicted on me, now that you are feeling helpless and suicidal.
But that's somebody else's problem now
Your problems are no longer mine to deal with as our relationship is over.
You thought I was gonna help you out
You expected me to be there for you, but I am no longer willing to be your safety net.
But that's somebody else now
Someone else will have to handle your issues now as I am out of the picture.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Troy Cartwright Dixon
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