'I'm single, but not really?'; 7 songs for when you're in that in-between
The worst part of being in a ‘situationship’ is not knowing which way it could go. Could it end in a week's worth of tears? Could you get into a relationship with your soulmate? How long will this last? We know that feeling all too well. This is a playlist for all the awkward questions that come from that in-between place.
Why Won’t You Love Me? - 5 Seconds of Summer
In this agonizing track, the band faces the heart wrenching feeling of being unloved by the one person you desperately want to love you. When a situationship could go either way, it's a slap in the face when it ends badly. “Why Won’t You Love Me?” asks the question that have many lying awake asking themselves.
2/14- The Band Camino
Referencing the day of love in its title, this song captures the repeated timeline of agreeing to be friends-with-benefits, and then catching feelings. The feeling of being the only one wanting to advance to that exclusive relationship status is laced throughout this track. Narrating from both points of view, the lyrics mention not wanting to be just friends, and simultaneously not wanting to catch feelings.
Sex- EDEN
Wanting to move the relationship beyond what is happening in bed can be a scary feeling for some. This song moves through the various stages of being friend-with-benefits and eventually facing the vulnerable feeling of commitment.
Friends - Chase Atlantic
Before diving into an in-between relationship, it is important to know what you are looking for. “Friends” portrays the feeling of longing for a past relationship that ended and honing in on the regret of not taking it seriously when the chance was given. Wanting to go back in the past and revive a relationship, but at the same time knowing that maybe even then it won’t work out.
…What Are We?- Lizzy McAlpine
In “...What Are We?” the lyrics acknowledge the fact that her partner may not feel the same way, saying “I don't think we're wasting time, but if you do, I'm sorry/I can see a life with you, but if you can't, I'm sorry,”. McAlpine chooses not to overstep in this song, knowing that her partner would walk away if she poses the nerve wracking question.
A Loving Feeling- Mitski
Mitski’s discography is nothing short of distressing, but she brings a different aspect in “A Loving Feeling”. Narrating the lonely feeling of only being wanted under the radar, Mitski develops this story in a graceful yet forward manner. Painting the picture through the actions of the other person she says, “Holding hands under the table/ Meeting up in your bedroom/ Making love to other people,” noting the irony of being loved in private.
Like or Like Like - Miniature Tigers
This track is the epitome of having no clarity in a situationship. Lyrically posing the question, “Tell me how you feel about me, do you like or like like me?”, the Miniature Tigers understand the feeling of not knowing where someone else stands, and having that thought linger in the air.
