The band released its debut single "Broken" in July 2017, which became a #1 hit on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in Spring 2018. On August 3, 2018, lovelytheband released their debut album "Finding It Hard to Smile".
Emotion
lovelytheband Lyrics
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And talk about his accent
I'll pretend that I'm fine
But I can't pretend we never met
You'll bring up the distance
How I'm always on my phone
You'll say you lost your patience
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
It used to be magic
Now there's bullshit and sadness
I know that I lied
You still insist I never tried
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
The lyrics of lovelytheband's song "emotion" talk about the familiar situation of two ex-lovers meeting and trying to catch up with each other. The singer suggests meeting up for coffee, but acknowledges that he cannot pretend that they never met before. As they talk, his ex-lover brings up the distance between them, how he is always on his phone, how he lost his patience, and how he chooses to be better on his own. Despite her criticisms, she has always been good at keeping her emotions hidden.
The singer then reflects on their past, noting that it used to be magical, but now it is filled with bullshit and sadness. He admits that he lied in the past and that his ex-lover still insists that he never tried. However, he acknowledges that she has always been good at keeping her emotions hidden. The song's chorus emphasizes that all he wanted was a little emotion from her, but he can see that she keeps rolling her eyes and keeping her words stuck inside behind her teeth.
Overall, the song conveys the pain of trying to reconnect with a former lover who appears to have moved on emotionally. It speaks to the emotional distance that can exist between two people who were once close and highlights the importance of being open and vulnerable with one's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
We can catch up for coffee
Let's meet in person and have a conversation
And talk about his accent
Discussing irrelevant details to avoid the real issues
I'll pretend that I'm fine
Hiding my true feelings and acting like everything is okay
But I can't pretend we never met
The relationship we had cannot be erased
You'll bring up the distance
Pointing out the physical separation between us
How I'm always on my phone
Accusing me of not paying attention to the relationship
You'll say you lost your patience
Admitting to running out of tolerance for the relationship
How you're better on your own
Implying that being alone is preferable to being in this relationship
But you've always been good at that
You have a history of avoiding emotional discussions
All I wanted
My simple request in this relationship
Was a little emotion
Is for you to show some emotional investment in our relationship
Keep rolling your eyes
You are unwilling to engage in real conversation
Your words stuck inside
You are not being truthful about your feelings
Behind your teeth
You are choosing to remain quiet instead of being honest
Your feelings can't hide
Your emotions are still apparent despite your refusal to discuss them
It used to be magic
Our relationship used to be exciting and special
Now there's bullshit and sadness
Now, the relationship is filled with lies and negative emotions
I know that I lied
I have not been truthful in our relationship
You still insist I never tried
You believe that I have not put effort into our relationship
All I wanted
My simple, repeated request in this relationship
Was a little emotion
For you to demonstrate some emotional care and investment in our relationship
Keep rolling your eyes
You still refuse to engage in honest conversation
Your words stuck inside
You continue to hold back your true feelings
Behind your teeth
You still choose not to say anything
Your feelings can't hide
But your true emotions cannot be completely hidden
All I wanted
My ultimate, repeated request in this relationship
Was a little emotion
For you to simply show some level of genuine emotion and connection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Medice, Mitchell Collins, Samantha DeRosa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cynthia Delgado
We can catch up for coffee
And talk about his accent
I'll pretend that I'm fine
But I can't pretend we never met
You'll bring up the distance
How I'm always on my phone
You'll say you lost your patience
How you're better on your own
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
It used to be magic
Now there's bullshit and sadness
I know that I lied
You still insist I never tried
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
hello
You guys are SO underrated it’s ridiculous. These songs are all bops
Chloe
I've barely discovered this band and this is heckin amazing! It's only been a couple of hours since this was uploaded but it needs 10k+ views NOW
Nina
Cory wants to be iconic it’s at 40k Rn :)
Cameron J Young
Your profile pic cracks me up. I can't help but laugh every time I choose the next song by lovelytheband.
Cynthia Delgado
We can catch up for coffee
And talk about his accent
I'll pretend that I'm fine
But I can't pretend we never met
You'll bring up the distance
How I'm always on my phone
You'll say you lost your patience
How you're better on your own
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
It used to be magic
Now there's bullshit and sadness
I know that I lied
You still insist I never tried
But you've always been good at that
But you've always been good at that
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Keep rolling your eyes
Your words stuck inside
Behind your teeth
Your feelings can't hide
All I wanted
Was a little emotion
Bella
Lovelytheband will go big i'm sure of it. This song is a gem ❤
Matthew Hunkins
This song is exactly what I need right now. Thank you for your beautiful art.
Tanisha Lewis
Wow omg you guys are underrated, I really wish you guys the best of luck for your future success ! Freaking AMAZING love all your songs ❤❤❤❤
Monica Aguilar
I am a fan of this band for now on
freedamn kingdom
This is for my best friend, the one who doesn't talk to me anymore but I keep coming back to in my head.
I wish I could pretend we never met.