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Over U
Have you ever had someone in your life that you just can’t get over?
Yup, same.
At a certain point, I decided it was just best to accept it and not treat it as a responsibility of mine to get over that person. It’s not just one more thing on the list I can check off.
It’s something I’ve had to breathe through.
And this song is a breath of mine...among many. It’s something I’m continuing to try to understand but my hope is that when this song is playing for you and, you happen to be going through this as well, that it’s able to meet you at that place where we can breath through it together.
Someday I’ll be over you but right now it’s so hard to do
It’s slow to heal a heart that’s bruised but someday I’ll be over you
No Pressure
This song was one of the closest to the birth and sound of this record. I’ve been infatuated with the soundscape of the radio recently around this tropical vibe-pop thing that’s been happening.
No Pressure essentially, at it’s core, it’s a laidback love song with a concept I’ve never heard anyone sing about...It’s about allowing someone the space to decide on you. I’ve learned sometimes that a little bit of extra room can allow, that someone, a desire to want to squeeze in a little tighter. Sometimes we can get caught up in doing so much and trying so hard to win someone over that we fail to see how overwhelming it could be and how it can even push them away.
This is about learning to take the pressure off ourselves and that special someone we care about and letting some magic happen.
I consider this song, somewhat, my “chill” approach to infatuation.
It’s my “hey girl, I’m gonna let you know how I feel but it’s all good if you ain’t feeling it...but you still gonna know I’m bout you.”
You’re probably going to love the song...but no pressure.
If your pretty eyes ever decide on mine
You know I want you so so bad...but no pressure
Shallow Man
Man, this was a hard one to come to terms with.
I remember talking to my best friend about how ugly of a song it was. The few times I’ve played it live I’ve noticed how insane the effect it has on me or someone else in the room. People would come up after the show and ask me “Wait, that song isn’t really about you right?”. It’s so real it’s almost unbelievable and too hard to shoulder...The only other time this has happened for me was on a song I wrote called “I Don’t Want To Love You” on my last record. That song either put me in tears or someone else in the audience.
It’s definitely the most transparent I’ve ever been in my music. It’s about my idea of perfection of a woman which comes from a misplaced idea of romanticism.
My tendency, when I see someone I’m attracted to, is to equate them to a fantasy. I pull them apart piece by piece and if they don’t fit in the right places of my imagination I slowly dissolve my desire for them. Usually, somewhere down the line, I convince myself that person isn’t that attractive after all.
I will say that being attracted to someone is incredibly important for a healthy relationship but my shallowness can be more apparent than it is healthy.
I’m scared to open up myself and see what’s inside
Cause if the truth all comes out you might hate what you find
I don’t ever get too deep cause I’m a shallow man
Comfort
The title track of the record.
I’m absolutely in love with this song for the reason most people are, or at least the ones that have listened to it. It’s just so chill / comfortable. Pun intended.
However, if you think this is a laid back night drive song full of good vibes, think again.
This song, surprisingly, comes from a very deep introspective place. For me, the most common reason people stay in relationships is because they’re comfortable. Often times that is the last reason you want to stay in a relationship. Obviously you want to feel very content and happy with the one you’re with but you also want to feel challenged and engaged.
With the relationship I’m in right now this is exactly what I’ve dealt with. Am I in the relationship because I really care or am I in the relationship because it’s convenient? That is a tough question to answer for most anyone but I feel that can just as easily exemplify how good you have it with that special someone (ie - it’s easy because it works so well and it’s meant to be). At this stage I’m questioning my feelings because I’m recognizing the respect she deserves and trying not to bury those questions because, as much as it might hurt anyone, the truth is what matters (especially if marriage is the goal). If you’re not in pursuit of that in a relationship all you’re doing is suppressing or masking what you should be sharing and learning.
Comfort is the fine line between being content and settling. It’s very important to know the difference.
I can’t make up my mind, if I want you to be mine
I know you want this If I’m being honest I think about this all the time
I’ve been looking for signs, you’ve got those stars in your eyes
I know you want this if I’m being honest I’ve been here before and I don’t wanna lie
You’re my comfort
Last Thing In My Life
There’s something absolutely beautiful about the pursuance of someone that you care about. This song opens with the lyrics “she’s moving on to something new...and I’ll probably fade away in the back of her mind in a week or two” Which, obviously, sounds so depressing and defeating BUT the beauty behind this song is how we can talk ourselves into continuing to fight for someone even though they might not feel the same way. It leans into the process we go through from “man, it’s over” to “it’s not over until i say it’s over”. That’s what’s awesome and terrifying about love...it’s almost entirely grounded in hope. We never know with absolute certainty how someone will feel or feels for us but hope keeps us there to continue discovering each other. Sometimes it can be deafening to the truth in the warning voices in our heads but sometimes it can also be your greatest cheerleader. That’s what this song is for...it’s to remind you that some of the most amazing love stories began with someone saying no.
She’s gone but I want her still
She keeps me high with every wall that she builds
If I can’t make it over them I will just break through
If it’s the last thing in my life I do
Love,
Taylor