Laura
Wormy Lyrics

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Laura left before I had the chance to say I'm sorry
I've been spending so many nights down here in Cuyahoga County
Well it wasn't anything that you said or did but I feel just like some stupid kid Who got too fucked up and now is just running around
Please please please Laura don't fail me now
Cause I'm all out of tears but I've got so much to cry about
So we'll drive out to Akron
We'll be screaming with our voices cracking I'll try to hold your hand,
you'll say pay attention to the road

We'll be singing, windows open
Cause you know the AC's broken
And I'll try to get you to talk about
what's going on back home
But you don't know
It was back in July on the day your dog went missing
We were sitting there watching tv in your parents' kitchen We were hanging up flyers and screaming his name
But we both gave up when it started to rain
And you said you never liked that dog that much anyway
Please please please Laura don't fail me now
Cause I'm all out of tears but I've got so much to cry about
So we'll drive out to Akron
We'll be screaming with our voices cracking I'll try to hold your hand,
you'll say pay attention to the road
We'll be singing, windows open
Cause you know the AC's broken
And I'll try to get you to talk about
what's going on back home
But you don't know
You said you met this guy
And he's smart and he's sweet And he's in this awful band
And they're playing every week But I bet he hasn't written
Even one single song about you
Yeah I bet he hasn't written Even one stupid song about you
Please please please Laura don't fail me now
Cause I'm all out of tears but I've got so much to cry about
So we'll drive out to Akron
We'll be screaming with our voices cracking I'll try to hold your hand,

you'll say pay attention to the road We'll be singing, windows open Cause you know the AC's broken And I'll try to get you to talk about what's going on back home
But you don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Laura" by Wormy depict a narrator named Laura who has left before the singer could apologize for something. The singer expresses regret for spending numerous nights in Cuyahoga County, implying that this contributed to their failed relationship. The singer acknowledges that it wasn't anything Laura said or did, but they feel foolish and lost due to their own self-destructive behavior.

The plea "Please please please Laura don't fail me now" conveys the singer's desperation for forgiveness and a second chance. They admit to being emotionally drained ("all out of tears") but still having unresolved issues to address, indicating that they want to make amends.

The next verse describes a journey to Akron, with the singer and Laura screaming and singing with cracked voices. The broken air conditioning forces them to drive with the windows open, which adds a sense of vulnerability and discomfort. The singer attempts to engage in conversation about what is happening back home, hoping to connect and mend their relationship, but it is revealed that Laura is unaware of the depth of the singer's emotions.

The final verse introduces a new element to the story - Laura met someone new who seems charming and talented. The singer questions this person's authenticity, suggesting that they haven't truly understood or appreciated Laura's essence. The repetition of "I bet he hasn't written even one stupid song about you" implies a lack of genuine affection and connection from this new suitor. The plea to Laura not to fail the singer now expresses the singer's fear of losing her completely.

Overall, "Laura" explores themes of regret, longing for forgiveness, and the complexity of relationships. It delves into the singer's self-awareness of their own mistakes, their need for emotional catharsis, and their desire to bridge the gap between themselves and Laura.

Line by Line Meaning

Laura left before I had the chance to say I'm sorry
I didn't get the opportunity to apologize to Laura before she left

I've been spending so many nights down here in Cuyahoga County
I have been spending numerous nights in Cuyahoga County

Well it wasn't anything that you said or did but I feel just like some stupid kid Who got too fucked up and now is just running around
It wasn't your fault, but I feel like a foolish and lost person who messed up

Please please please Laura don't fail me now
Laura, please don't let me down in this moment

Cause I'm all out of tears but I've got so much to cry about
I have no more tears, but I have a lot to be sad about

So we'll drive out to Akron
We will go on a drive to Akron

We'll be screaming with our voices cracking I'll try to hold your hand, you'll say pay attention to the road
We will passionately sing together with our voices breaking, and I will attempt to hold your hand, but you'll remind me to focus on driving

We'll be singing, windows open Cause you know the AC's broken
We will sing with the windows open because the air conditioning doesn't work

And I'll try to get you to talk about what's going on back home
I will try to encourage you to discuss what's happening in your hometown

But you don't know
But you're not aware

It was back in July on the day your dog went missing
It was in July when your dog disappeared

We were sitting there watching tv in your parents' kitchen
We were seated in your parents' kitchen, watching television

We were hanging up flyers and screaming his name
We were posting flyers and shouting the dog's name

But we both gave up when it started to rain
But we both stopped trying when it started raining

And you said you never liked that dog that much anyway
You mentioned that you didn't really like that dog

You said you met this guy And he's smart and he's sweet And he's in this awful band And they're playing every week But I bet he hasn't written Even one single song about you
You told me about this guy you met who is intelligent and kind, but he's in a terrible band that performs regularly. However, I doubt he has written a single song about you

Please please please Laura don't fail me now
Laura, please don't disappoint me now

Cause I'm all out of tears but I've got so much to cry about
I have no more tears, but I have many reasons to be sad

So we'll drive out to Akron
We will go on a drive to Akron

We'll be screaming with our voices cracking I'll try to hold your hand, you'll say pay attention to the road
We will shout loudly with our voices wavering. I will attempt to hold your hand, but you'll remind me to focus on driving

We'll be singing, windows open Cause you know the AC's broken
We will sing with the windows open because the air conditioning doesn't work

And I'll try to get you to talk about what's going on back home
I will try to encourage you to discuss what's happening in your hometown

But you don't know
But you're not aware

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noah Rauchwerk

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