‎how could u love somebody like me? Lyrics –

[Chorus]
In this section, Artemas wonders how anyone could love him, reflecting on his inability to express affection. He tries to remain distant, but his partner's vulnerability weakens him. Despite his inability to hurt someone so kind-hearted, there's a conflicted satisfaction in watching them walk away, revealing his inner turmoil.

[Post-Chorus]
Here, Artemas repeats his questioning, seeking affirmation. He grapples with his feelings of unworthiness and disbelief that someone could love him, emphasizing his emotional confusion and detachment.

[Verse]
Artemas delves deeper into his insecurity, stating that he doesn't feel deserving of his partner's love. The lack of physical intimacy only reinforces his self-doubt, and though he acknowledges their efforts to fix the relationship, he resigns to the fact that he's broken. His plea for them to "rot" with him suggests a desire for mutual destruction rather than healing.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this part, Artemas expresses a longing to feel good by bringing pleasure to his partner but admits he needs guidance. The thought of them leaving him evokes fear, as he believes he'd be left broken, showcasing his emotional fragility.

[Chorus]
This section repeats the earlier chorus, with Artemas again grappling with the contrast between trying to remain emotionally cold and being weakened by the sweetness of his partner. His conflicting emotions surface as he takes a strange satisfaction in watching them leave, hinting at his self-destructive tendencies.

[Bridge]
The bridge repeats the earlier questioning, with Artemas reinforcing his disbelief and confusion over being loved. The repetition of "could you?" highlights his emotional conflict and uncertainty.

[Outro]
In the outro, Artemas revisits his feelings of unworthiness, ending the song with an unresolved sense of doubt. His final repetition of "worthy" underscores his inner battle with self-esteem and the difficulty of accepting love.