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biting my tongue

Jan 13, 2023

English

"Paper" is a new English song by Kenzie, released on January 13, 2023, on Kenzie's YouTube channel, Kenzie. The song was written by Kenzie, Dan Henig, and Jonny Shorr, with production by Phil Simmonds. It is featured on her album… Read More

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paper Lyrics By kenzie

[Verse 1]
My friends saw you with her
Then I, saw the pictures
No one moves on, that fast
I bet your parents love her
Reminds me, of her mother
Poor girl, we both know, it won't last

[Pre-Chorus]
You go through all the motions, say the words
But you don't smile the same when you're with her

[Chorus]
She looks good on paper, but I'm a fucking mess
She's got her shit together, I won't lie I'm impressed
But even though she's beautiful and perfect
It's only on the surface
Yeah it's true, she looks good on paper, but I look good on you
(Ooh-ooh)
I look good on you
(Ooh-ooh)

[Verse 2]
You say she's what you need and
I'm sorry, I don't believe it, 'cause
You still call me, when you're drunk

[Pre-Chorus]
You go through all the motions, say the words (Say the words)
But you don't smile the same when you're with her

[Outro]
My friends saw you with her
Then I, saw the pictures
No one moves on, that fast

[Verse 1]
Kenzie starts by recounting how her friends saw her ex with his new partner, and she saw the pictures herself. She expresses disbelief that someone could move on so quickly, suggesting that her ex's new relationship might be more superficial. Kenzie adds a touch of sarcasm by betting that her ex's parents love the new girl, implying that this relationship might be more about appearances than genuine connection.

[Pre-Chorus]
In the pre-chorus, Kenzie observes that her ex goes through the motions and says all the right things with his new partner, but there's a noticeable difference in his smile. This indicates that despite the outward appearance of a perfect relationship, there's something missing.

[Chorus]
The chorus drives home the central theme of the song. Kenzie acknowledges that the new girl looks good on paper—she's organized, impressive, and seemingly perfect. However, Kenzie insists that her own messy, imperfect self fits better with her ex. She emphasizes that the new girl's perfection is only on the surface, whereas Kenzie's connection with her ex was deeper and more genuine.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Kenzie directly challenges her ex's claim that the new girl is what he needs. She points out that he still calls her when he's drunk, suggesting that he's not as over her as he pretends to be. This underscores the idea that the new relationship is not as fulfilling as it appears.

[Pre-Chorus]
Repeating the pre-chorus, Kenzie again highlights the discrepancy between her ex's actions and his true feelings. Despite going through the motions with his new partner, his lack of a genuine smile betrays his true emotions.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated to reinforce the song's message. Kenzie contrasts her own imperfections with the new girl's surface-level perfection, asserting that her genuine connection with her ex was more meaningful.

[Outro]
The outro echoes the opening lines, emphasizing the disbelief and skepticism Kenzie feels about her ex moving on so quickly. It brings the song full circle, highlighting the central theme of comparing oneself to an apparently perfect new partner and finding solace in the authenticity of the past relationship.

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About Song

The song explores the theme of comparing oneself to an ex's new partner, who seems perfect on the surface but lacks depth in the relationship. Kenzie captures the insecurity and lingering attachment one might feel when their ex moves on quickly. The lyrics highlight the contrast between the seemingly perfect new partner and the more authentic, albeit messy, connection Kenzie had with her ex.