Written by Jason Ankeny
I Can't Imagine
White Hassle Lyrics
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Coming out of your apartment
His hair was not combed
Like he’d just woken up
I can’t imagine that you’re happy
I don’t even think of you anymore
I don’t have time with my new job
I didn’t think so
I can’t imagine that you’re happy
Nothing against him, I’m sure he’s a great guy
Remember when you used to suck on my filthy fingers?
You were holding his hand
Like he’d fall if you weren’t
You picked out his clothes didn’t you?
You’re so concerned
I can’t imagine that you’re happy.
The White Hassle song, "I Can't Imagine," is a track that speaks to the effects of moving on after a relationship has ended. The opening verse features the singer seeing his former lover's new boyfriend leaving her apartment, disheveled and unkempt. The singer then questions the happiness of his former lover, stating that he cannot fathom that she could be content with her new partner.
The second verse is filled with rationalizations that the singer has made for himself to justify moving on. He recounts the fact that he no longer thinks of his past love interest and that his new job keeps him occupied. He also insinuates that her new partner is unemployed, and concludes that she cannot be happy.
The final verse of the song is where the singer's internal struggle is most apparent. He reminisces about moments with his former love that he still holds onto, like when she used to "suck on my filthy fingers." He then observes his former love and her new partner, noting that she seems overly concerned with him and that she likely chose his outfit. The singer's struggle to let go of his former lover is apparent as he concludes yet again that she cannot be happy without him.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw your new boyfriend
I recently observed the person you are currently in a romantic relationship with
Coming out of your apartment
He exited the building where you reside
His hair was not combed
The strands on his head were untidy and disheveled
Like he’d just woken up
His appearance suggested that he had recently awoken from sleep
I can’t imagine that you’re happy
It is difficult for me to conceive that you are content in your current circumstances
I don’t even think of you anymore
You do not occupy my thoughts or attention
I don’t have time with my new job
My recent employment leaves me with little free time
Your boyfriend doesn’t have a job, does he?
I presume the individual you are currently involved with is unemployed
I didn’t think so
As I suspected
Nothing against him, I’m sure he’s a great guy
My lack of criticism towards him does not imply he is not a wonderful individual
Remember when you used to suck on my filthy fingers?
Do you recall the occasions when you would orally stimulate my dirty digits?
You were holding his hand
I observed you in the act of manually interlocking your fingers with his
Like he’d fall if you weren’t
Your grasp appeared vital in maintaining his balance
You picked out his clothes didn’t you?
Did you select his garments for him?
You’re so concerned
You display great attentiveness and care towards him
I can’t imagine that you’re happy.
Once again, it is difficult for me to envision you experiencing joy in your present circumstances.
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: AARON NEVILLE, BROCK WALCH, STEVE LINDSEY
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@nintendofreak145
This song... Is so awesome... Why are there no other comments than mine?
@121martyc
love the irony in this song