Emily
Two Friends Lyrics


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I chase the butterflies your give me
Your venom kissed me
Miss I bet he's so gullible
Now your piano plays ME-RE-DO
Sang you in one go
Fake smile but it's too wonderful

Of all guitar chords could've picked
Strumming softly to sheet music
Ignore the crash from your cymbals hits
Knew you'd beat me with every kick
No more mysteries inside your eyes
Ancient histories of you and I
Wind up back there every time
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again
Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again
You're so overplayed, so overplayed

Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again

I miss the mazes in your make-up, your tears will take up
Broke up with all the break up calls
And now we never wanna wake up until it shakes up
Spring up to fight I'm down to fall

Of all guitar chords you could've picked
Strumming softly to sheet music
Ignore the crash from your cymbal hits
Knew you'd beat me with every kick
No more mysteries inside your eyes
Ancient histories of you and I
Wind up back there every time
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again
Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again
You're so overplayed, so overplayed

Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
But I can't wait to hear you again
Oh Emily, you're like my own worst enemy
Still I can't wait to see you again





Oh Emily

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Two Friends's song Emily are about a toxic relationship that the singer is unable to escape from. The first verse seems to describe a situation in which the singer is aware of the negative aspects of the relationship (represented by the "venom" that Emily has "kissed" him with), but is still unable to resist the charm ("butterflies") that Emily brings to the relationship. The piano playing "ME-RE-DO" could be seen as Emily's control over the singer's emotions. Despite the awareness of the toxicity, the singer can't help but feel happy ("fake smile but it's too wonderful") in Emily's presence.


The second verse describes the power dynamic in the relationship, where Emily is in control and the singer is constantly being beaten down ("knew you'd beat me with every kick"). The line "no more mysteries inside your eyes, ancient histories of you and I" suggests a past full of secrets and unresolved issues, which the singer keeps returning to ("wind up back there every time"). The chorus repeats the same basic idea of the relationship being "overplayed" and toxic, but the singer is unable to resist the temptation of returning to it.


Overall, the lyrics seem to paint a picture of a relationship that is toxic and draining, but which the singer is unable to escape from due to his attraction to Emily's charm and control.


Line by Line Meaning

I chase the butterflies your give me
I eagerly and excitedly pursue the things that you bring into my life, no matter how fleeting or difficult they may be.


Your venom kissed me
Your toxic behavior and presence has deeply impacted and affected me, whether I realized it at the time or not.


Miss I bet he's so gullible
I regret not seeing through your lies and manipulation earlier, and now I realize that you probably victimized others as well.


Now your piano plays ME-RE-DO
You're repeating the same patterns and behaviors as before, with a slight variation here and there, but ultimately doing nothing to change yourself or the situation.


Sang you in one go
I easily and effortlessly poured my heart out to you, expressing my feelings and thoughts without hesitation or reservation.


Fake smile but it's too wonderful
Even though I know your happiness is just a facade, I can't help but admire and envy it for its beauty and appeal.


Of all guitar chords could've picked
Out of countless possibilities, you deliberately chose a specific path or action that hurt me the most.


Strumming softly to sheet music
You're going through the motions and following a prescribed set of steps, without truly engaging or feeling the music and emotion behind it.


Ignore the crash from your cymbals hits
You're disregarding the chaos and destruction you're causing to those around you, while continuing to play your music and revel in your own world.


Knew you'd beat me with every kick
I was aware from the start that I would never be able to compete or measure up to your standards and expectations, no matter how much effort I put in.


No more mysteries inside your eyes
I finally understand everything about you and the situation, no longer feeling confused or lost in the complexity of it all.


Ancient histories of you and I
Our past and shared experiences are deeply significant and have shaped who we are to this day, with lasting effects that cannot be ignored.


Wind up back there every time
No matter how hard I try to move on and distance myself, I always end up returning to the memories and emotions we shared in the past.


Oh Emily, you're like an overplayed melody
You're a familiar tune that I've heard countless times before, but despite its repetitiveness, I can't help but feel drawn to it and enjoy its familiarity.


But I can't wait to hear you again
Even though I know the melody may bring pain and difficulties, I still can't resist the urge to engage with it once more and see where it takes me.


You're like my own worst enemy
You represent the self-destructive tendencies and attitudes that I struggle with internally, yet for some reason, I can't seem to let you go or move past you.


I miss the mazes in your make-up, your tears will take up
I long for the complexity and intrigue that comes with your personality and behavior, even if it means dealing with your emotional turmoil and pain.


Broke up with all the break up calls
Despite the endless cycle of arguments and pain, we kept coming back to each other and refused to let go, continuing to engage in toxic behavior and communication.


And now we never wanna wake up until it shakes up
We've become complacent and numb to our situation, refusing to acknowledge the need for change or growth until something catastrophic happens to force our hand.


Spring up to fight I'm down to fall
Even though I know the conflict and struggle with you will only lead to more pain and damage, I can't help but be drawn to the fight and adrenaline it brings.


You're so overplayed, so overplayed
You're a repetitive pattern and cycle that we keep falling into, with no end or resolution in sight, even though we know how destructive it can be.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matt Halper, Eli Sones, James McHugh

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much love to Proximity for the upload! hope you guys enjoy Emily <3

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