Miss Universe Lyrics – Megan Moroney

[Intro]
The intro sets a melancholic and reflective tone with its soft vocalization, preparing the listener for the emotional journey of the song.

[Verse 1]
Megan reminisces about her young love, recalling how they believed their relationship could withstand any challenge, including long distance. She reflects on how she trusted her partner's assurance that their love was meant to be. This section sets up the emotional foundation of the song, highlighting the protagonist's initial hope and belief in their relationship.

[Chorus]
Megan describes receiving a breakup call from her partner, who left her for a beauty queen. She contrasts her current state of drinking in a dive bar with her ex's new partner, who is celebrated in magazines. The chorus captures the sting of rejection and the protagonist's feelings of inadequacy, while also hinting at a sense of resignation and acceptance.

[Verse 2]
Megan admits that the beauty queen is indeed remarkable, even acknowledging that she might have made the same choice if she were in her ex's position. She humorously notes that at least she lost him to someone of such high stature, rather than a local pageant winner. This section underscores the protagonist's self-deprecating humor and her attempt to rationalize the situation.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the protagonist's sense of loss and the contrasting images of her current despair and her ex's glamorous new relationship. The repetition emphasizes the lingering pain and the difficulty of moving on.

[Bridge]
Megan reflects on the irony of the situation, suggesting that her ex is lucky things ended the way they did because she would have left him if she had met someone like Brad Pitt. This section introduces a playful and humorous element, highlighting the protagonist's resilience and ability to find humor in her heartbreak.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reiterates the protagonist's feelings of rejection and her coping mechanism of drinking in a dive bar. The repetition of the chorus underscores the persistent nature of her heartache, while also acknowledging the almost surreal aspect of losing someone to Miss Universe.

[Outro]
The outro echoes the intro, bringing the song full circle and leaving the listener with a lingering sense of the protagonist's emotional journey. The soft vocalization mirrors the initial melancholy, reinforcing the song's reflective and bittersweet tone.