Dammit
Alexandra Kay Lyrics

It's alright to tell me
The singer is creating a safe and open space for their listener to share their thoughts and opinions.

What you think about me
The listener is given permission to express their honest opinions and feelings about the singer.

I won't try to argue
The singer promises to listen without judgement or argument.

Or hold it against you
The artist will not hold the listener's thoughts or feelings against them in the future.

I know that you're leaving
The artist is aware that the listener is leaving or has left for a reason.

You must have your reasons
The singer acknowledges that the listener has valid reasons for leaving, even if they are not aware of them.

The season is calling
The singer is experiencing a change or transition in their life, possibly related to a change in seasons.

Your pictures are falling down
The listener's presence is fading or disappearing in the artist's life.

The steps that I retrace
The artist is retracing their steps or reflecting on their past experiences.

The sad look on your face
The listener's departure has left the artist feeling sad and lonely.

Timing and structure
The events and circumstances of the situation are causing the singer distress and confusion.

Did you hear he loves her?
The artist is aware of a third party involved in the situation, possibly a love interest of the listener.

A day late, a buck short
The singer feels like they are too late to change the outcome of the situation, and are not able to make up for their mistakes.

I'm writing the report
The singer is processing their emotions and experiences through writing.

On losing and failing
The singer is reflecting on their past failures and losses.

When I move, I'm flailing now
The artist feels lost and uncertain about their next steps.

And it's happened once again
The artist is experiencing a repeated pattern or cycle of events.

I'll turn to a friend
The singer will seek comfort and support from a trusted friend.

Someone who understands
The singer will seek out someone who is empathetic and able to relate to their experiences.

And sees through the master plan
The artist's friend is able to see the larger pattern or plan in the situation.

But everybody's gone
The artist's support system has disappeared.

And I've been here for too long
The artist feels trapped or stuck in their current situation.

To face this on my own
The singer is struggling and needs external support to face their challenges.

Well, I guess this is growing up
The artist is coming to terms with their situation and accepting it as part of the process of growing up.

And maybe I'll see you
The singer acknowledges the possibility of seeing the listener again in the future.

At a movie sneak preview
The singer imagines a specific scenario in which they may encounter the listener.

You'll show up and walk by
The singer imagines the listener walking past them with someone else.

On the arm of that guy
The listener is imagined to be with another person, possibly a new romantic interest.

And I'll smile and you'll wave
The artist imagines a cordial but potentially awkward interaction with the listener.

We'll pretend that it's okay
Both parties will act like everything is fine, even though it may not be.

The charade, it won't last
The facade of pretending that everything is okay will eventually crumble.

When he's gone, I won't come back
The artist will not return to the same situation or dynamics after the listener's new interest is gone.

You've been here for too long
The listener has been present in the artist's life for too long, and may have overstayed their welcome or caused too much baggage.

Well, I guess this is growing up
Both parties are coming to terms with the changes and growing pains of life.

Well, I guess this is growing up, mm
This is a repeated refrain that emphasizes the theme of growing up and moving on.

This is growing up
This is the final conclusion that both parties have reached: growing up and moving on from the past.