NOW
olivia o'brien Lyrics

Maybe we would be in love right now, now, now
The singer imagines a world where they are currently in love with the person they address. The repetition of "now" emphasizes the immediacy and longing for this possibility.

Maybe you would be the one right now, now, now
The singer acknowledges that the other person had the potential to be their romantic partner, but it is not currently the case.

If you didn't fuck up right now, now, now
The singer blames the other person for their ruined relationship and suggests that if they did not make a mistake, they would still be together.

We'd be making love right now, now, now
This line is a reference to the physical aspect of their hypothetical romantic relationship. It suggests that without the other person's mistake, they would be in a sexually intimate relationship.

I thought that you had something special
The artist initially believed that the other person was unique and had desirable qualities.

The kinda shit that give a girl a heart attack
This line is a humorous way of saying that the other person seemed irresistible to the singer.

We had so much potential
The singer believed that their relationship could have been great, but it was hindered by the other person's mistake.

Until I started seeing all the things you lack
The artist became aware of the other person's faults or negative qualities, which caused them to doubt the potential of the relationship.

'Cause I need somebody who could be somebody
The artist desires a romantic partner who can fulfill their needs and wants in a relationship.

But you're no good for me, probably rather leave me lonely
The artist acknowledges that the other person is not suitable for them and would rather be alone than continue a subpar relationship.

Guess our fairytale story ain't true
The singer no longer believes in the perfect, happy ending that they may have imagined with the other person.

You probably think I'll never find out who you're fucking with
The artist accuses the other person of being unfaithful and suggests that the person doesn't think they will find out about it.

But I know who you're fucking right now, yeah, I know everything
The singer reveals that they actually do know about the other person's infidelity, which adds to their anger and frustration.

Yeah, I don't understand it, what happened to your standards?
The singer questions the other person's morals and values, suggesting that they expected more from them.

Thought you were a gentleman but you ain't got no manners
The singer contrasts their initial impression of the other person as a gentleman with their current, rude behavior.

Oh, where's your self control?
The artist questions the other person's ability to regulate their behavior and make responsible decisions.

You're making it too easy to let you go
The artist suggests that the other person's behavior has made it easier for them to move on from the relationship.

I know everything, I know where you been
The singer emphasizes that they are aware of the other person's movements and actions.

I'm friends with all your friends, you're so embarrassing
The singer knows the other person's social circle and suggests that their infidelity is a source of embarrassment for them.

The one thing I don't know is how you sleep at night
The artist implies that the other person's actions are wrong or immoral and suggests that they don't understand how they can live with themselves.

Actually, I do, with some random girl right next to you
The artist reveals that they know exactly how the other person sleeps at night, suggesting that they are not as discreet as they may think.