Tête-à-Tête
Walk the Moon Lyrics


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Love is so irrational
The more we fight the less I know

Well, I want you just as bad
Just as bad as I always have
I want you just as bad
Why can't you see
Why can't you see
This is why we're always

Tete-a-Tete

It hurts my head when you get mad
I wave my cape and play the match

Well, I want you just as bad
Just as bad as I always have
I want you just as bad
Why can't you see
Why can't you see
This is why we're always

Tete-a-Tete

I'm ready

Tete-a-Tete

Here we go

(Baaddddddddd)

I want you just as bad
Just as bad as I always have
I want you just as bad
Why can't you see




Why can't you, can't you see
Why can't you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tête-À-Tête by Walk the Moon depict a complicated relationship where the more they fight, the less the singer understands the intricacies of love. They are aware that love is irrational but they still want their partner as bad as they always have, it still hurts when their partner gets mad and they want them to see that the constant fighting is the reason they are always in a tête-à-tête. The singer is ready to face the challenge of their relationship and hopeful that things will get better from there.


The song is filled with emotional tension and an undertone of frustration over the inability to understand their partner's perspective. The chorus which repeats the line 'I want you just as bad' is a representation of the conflict between wanting to stay in the relationship despite the difficulties and wanting to surrender to the constant turmoil. The line 'It hurts my head when you get mad' indicates that the singer is emotionally exhausted from the constant fighting but still willing to work on the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of Tête-À-Tête explore the themes of love, frustration, and the complexities that come with relationships. It is a relatable depiction of the challenges faced in romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is so irrational
The complexities and mysteriousness of love make it difficult to comprehend and make rational sense of.


The more we fight the less I know
Our arguments only deepen my confusion and uncertainty about the nature of our relationship.


Well, I want you just as bad
Despite the struggles and difficulties, my desire for you has not weakened.


Just as bad as I always have
My longing for you has remained unchanged, even amidst any quarrels or disagreements we've had.


Why can't you see
I am frustrated that you are unable to recognize or understand my feelings towards you.


This is why we're always Tete-a-Tete
Our interactions and conversations are often intimate and private, just between the two of us.


It hurts my head when you get mad
Your anger and frustration causes me confusion and distress.


I wave my cape and play the match
I attempt to diffuse the situation and playfully engage with you, deflecting anger and tension.


I'm ready Tete-a-Tete
I am prepared to privately confront and discuss our relationship and feelings with you.


Here we go (Baaddddddddd)
We are about to engage in a private, potentially emotional conversation and confrontation.


Why can't you, can't you see
I am frustrated that you are not acknowledging or understanding my needs and desires in our relationship.


Why can't you!
I am emotionally driven to get you to recognize and acknowledge my feelings and desires.




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