The character is uncomfortable, due to the title of the song, and is facing anxiety due to the break up.
Uncomfortable
Wallows Lyrics
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Another night, hasn't changed
And now I see, it's you not me
Who needs the time, you can't find anymore
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
The pieces fit perspective hits
You realize everything is the same
You say the same lines, all done on my time
As it goes on, I will be gone
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
When the memories bend
I'll see you at the end
And if they never fade
I won't be far away
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
"Uncomfortable" by Wallows is a song about a failed romantic relationship. The singer is realizing that they never really wanted love but ended up falling for someone regardless. Now, as the relationship starts to fall apart, the singer is uncomfortable with how things are going. They wish they had stayed and tried to work things out, but now it feels like it's too late.
The first verse is about the singer leaving after another night has passed without any progress in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that it's the other person, not them, who needs more time, but they can't wait around anymore. They reflect that they never wanted love in the first place, but now that they have it, it's falling apart. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer confessing that they are uncomfortable with how things are going.
In the second verse, the singer realizes that things aren't getting better because they keep repeating the same patterns. They notice that the other person is only saying the same things out of obligation, not because they mean them. The singer recognizes that the relationship is coming to an end and they will eventually have to leave. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's discomfort with the situation.
The bridge offers a glimmer of hope that maybe one day, things will be better. The singer imagines that they will eventually see the other person again, but they won't be too far away if they can't forget about the memories they shared.
Overall, "Uncomfortable" captures the feeling of being stuck in a relationship that isn't working, but being unable to get out of it. The singer is uncomfortable with how things are going but can't seem to change them, eventually resigning themselves to the fact that it's just not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving away, I wish I'd stayed
Regretfully reflecting on the decision to leave and wishing to have stayed
Another night, hasn't changed
Acknowledging that even with another night passing, the situation hasn't improved
And now I see, it's you not me
Realizing that the issues in the relationship are more on the other person's side than their own
Who needs the time, you can't find anymore
Recognizing that the other person doesn't have the time or energy for the relationship anymore
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
Admitting that they originally didn't want love, but now that it has fallen apart, they feel the loss
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
Expressing that they are still invested in the relationship and waiting for the other person to reciprocate
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
Realizing that the relationship is quickly deteriorating despite initial hopes that it would work out long-term
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
Conveying a sense of unease and awkwardness, despite not being physically uncomfortable
The pieces fit perspective hits
Noticing that everything is starting to make sense in retrospect
You realize everything is the same
Recognizing that the same issues and patterns keep repeating themselves
You say the same lines, all done on my time
Feeling like the other person is going through the motions and not fully invested in the relationship
As it goes on, I will be gone
Implying that the relationship is not sustainable and won't continue much longer
When the memories bend
Referring to the idea that memories can be distorted or change over time
I'll see you at the end
Suggesting that even if the relationship ends, they will still see each other in the future
And if they never fade
Considering the possibility that their memories may never fade or change
I won't be far away
Imagining a future in which they are still present in each other's lives, even if only as memories
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, Dylan Minnette
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LYRICS
Driving away
I wish I'd stay
Another night
Hasn't changed
And now I see
It's you not me
Who needs the time
You can't find anymore
I never wanted love
But now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time to see I care
But now it's fading fast
Thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I feel so uncomfortable
The pieces fit
Perspective hits
You realize
Everything is the same
You say the same lines
I'll die on my time
As it goes on
I will be gone
I never wanted love
But now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time to see I care
But now it's fading fast
Thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I feel so uncomfortable
When the memories bend
I'll see you at the end
And if they never fade
I won't be far away
I never wanted love
But now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time to see I care
But now it's fading fast
Thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I feel so uncomfortable
@mariangarcia291
[Verse 1: Braeden]
Driving away, I wish I'd stayed
Another night, hasn't changed
And now I see, it's you not me
Who needs the time, you can't find anymore
[Chorus: Braeden]
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
[Verse 2: Braeden]
The pieces fit, perspective hits
You realize everything is the same
You say the same lines, all done on my time
As it goes on, I will be gone
[Chorus: Braeden]
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
[Bridge: Braeden]
When the memories bend
I'll see you at the end
And if they never fade
I won't be far away
Instrumental]
[Chorus: Braeden]
I never wanted love, but now it's come undone
I'm waiting on the time, you see I care
But now it's fading fast, thought it was gonna last
I'm not uncomfortable but I, feel so uncomfortable
@julieclare37
THAT OPENING RIFF GETS ME EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
this song is so underrated it makes me mad
@pawnhearts8785
Played by Dylan
@denisp5921
Omg same its so sick
@rxycq2628
ikr
@thatoneginger1234
That’s the beauty of it though; the diamond in the rough.
@MatrixStudios21
RIGHT???
@ll-cd9zg
There something about this song that giving some type of nostalgic feeling to it like a dreamy gaze, blurry memory. It weirdly bring back memory I never had. thanks
@jessiespratt2002
Scratchin' contender you just explained exactly how I feel, thank you.
@danielrosswhite
YUP
@sexymamimindless
SAME