As promised yesterday, here is K's sad girl songs analysis over the past year by @ahoyahoyy - my only additions are marked in red!
Song timeline in reverse chronological order:
June 18: Suki Waterhouse - I Get Drunk (I Want You Boy) - when H was in LA or NYC
Ooh, fuck it (Fuck it) / Let me tell you what it feels like (Tell me how it is) / When I get drunk, I want you, boy / Don't matter how you treat me so bad / Ooh, I love it (I love it) /āCause you don't wanna play nice (Tell me how it is) / so when I get drunk, I want you, boy /Don't matter how you treat me so bad
The song explores the intense, unapologetic pull of an intoxicating romance. It is an ode to chasing the thrill of a toxic relationship, where lowering inhibitions means inevitably returning to a partner who doesn't treat you right.
June 13: Steve Lacy - The Feeling - likely the last day H was in Vancouver before leaving for LA
Staring at your pictures, wishing I was with you / Drunker than a bitch, sure'd be nice to kiss you / I could let it go, but Iā²m not a quitter / I can't let you go, Iā²m in love with you (I can't let you go) /Sending all the signals, pay me some attention / Fuck it, Iā²ma call you, I'ma tell you I been hurting / Kept it to myself 'cause I ainā²t wanna be a burden /This ainā²t gonna heal, if we don't make a deal
explores the vulnerability, longing, and agonizing uncertainty of unrequited love. The lyrics follow the singer desperately wanting a romantic commitment from a partner, repeatedly questioning their position by asking, "Am I your baby?" while grappling with a past history of pain
May 25: Lana Del Rey - The Next Best American Record - when H was likely in Atlanta
Whateverās on tonightā I just wanna party with you / Topanga's hot tonightā I'm taking off my bathing suit /You make me feel like / There's something that I never knew I wanted
a nostalgic, romantic song about a couple deeply in love, bonding over a shared ambition to write a legendary, era-defining hit record. It explores memories, classic California locations, and the idealization of an American romance.
April 30: Slayyyter - BEAT UP CHANEL$ - when H was in Toronto a few days before the Met... potentially in a getaway with C
Money, drugs, chains on my chest, that vintage Celine/Diamond grills, champagne bottles, swagger I bleed / I want sex, money, bitches, and the stickiest weed /I want a cigarette
Explored yearning for unattainable luxury while emotionally detaching from fake romances. It explores the contrast between craving genuine love and participating in chaotic party life.
In the song Slayyyter sings about wanting to avoid fake feelings, telling a partner "Baby, I'm not that girl, don't want no loving from you". It captures a sense of emotional numbness during nights out, where the pursuit of genuine connection ("I want something for real...") cuts through the mayhem of the party scene.
April 19: Drug Store Romeo - Frame of Reference - when H was in Toronto and a few days after he shared "She Want"
I'm the best course, eat me last / New summer raining down /You're the best in high contrast /Yourā frameā of reference hasā changed /In such subtle ways
The bittersweet, often painful realization that a person you are close to is changing in subtle ways, leading to an eventual disconnect. The song is loosely about when you realise that someone you once had a close relationship with is subtly changing and you know that itās inevitable you will eventually disconnect forever.
April 7: The Neighbourhood - Hula Girl - potentially when H was down in NYC for Easter break with C
Saw you dancing /On my dash / Last memory that I have (Oh, yeah) / Reachin' for you / A light flashed /That must've been when I crashed (Oh) / Like an angel / From above / You saved me, I owe you one (Oh, oh) / I was going /Down the road /Nobody ever makes it home
About a surreal, melancholic reflection on loss, trauma, and destructive relationships. The song uses the imagery of a dashboard hula dancer watching dreams fly "out the window" as a metaphor for surrendering control and navigating the emotional wreckage of one's past.
March 12 - $uicideboy$ - Angel Grove - when H was already in LA for the Oscars but she was still in Vancouver
From up and out the snake pit, them 7th ward slums / I can't escape it / I can smell the lies on their tongue, ooh, how them snakes hiss / New Orleans dope boys since them hurricane waves hit / But now the sun is coming up, time to clock out the grave shift / SPT hammerhead, eyes Fuji apple red / Stubborn motherfucker, always making sure that the cattle fed / Never looking back, nowadays I always glance ahead / Staying true to my roots like I'm sleeping in a gravel bed /Uh, prone to being a vagabond, on tour, no, you can't tag along
The meaning behind the song centers on reflecting on one's past struggles, surviving the "hell" of addiction and trauma, and eventually reaching a peaceful, secure place where the heavy burdens and weight of the past are lifted off your shoulders
March 3: Benny Bellson - theclubrock - a few days after SNL when H was thirsting after C on main and he was in Victoria for Yaga
Oh girl, you drive me crazy / I just wanna make it stop / Now do you wanna be my baby
Explores tension, desire, and confusion in a budding romance. The lyrics balance a fun, club-anthem energy with relatable feelings of uncertainty, exploring the push-and-pull of wanting someone who keeps you guessing.
Feb 14 (!!): Kali Uchis - I Wish You Roses - vday when she was hard launched but she didn't spend with H [and there were rumors of him being in LA with C] lol
Ooh, never thought I would be without you / I wish you love, I wish you well / I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em / With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you) / But I wish you love, I wish you well / I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em (Ooh)
About letting go of a past lover or friend with love, rather than anger or bitterness. It encourages celebrating the time shared and wishing the person well on their journey, without holding onto any resentment or toxic feelings.
Feb 11: The Neighbourhood - Cherry Flavoured - when H headed to Victoria for Yaga
Cherry flavoured conversations with you / Got me hanging on / Down to Earth from all the waiting / Take me somewhere beyond
A metaphor for things that seem sweet and appealing on the surface but lack genuine substance. It explores themes of sugar-coated conversations, the illusion of fame, and the struggle to maintain authenticity.
Jan 20: Portraits of Tracy - The Party - when she joined H in Paris and walked 15ft behind him
You'd always come to the party / To pluck the feathers off all the birds / You'd always come to the party / I will not beg you please
Dives into themes of fame-induced disillusionment, deep-rooted insecurity, and nostalgia.
Unable to cope with the present, the protagonist's mind frequently retreats inward, romanticizing his teenage years before the fame. However, these fond memories of his youth and his first love end up triggering feelings of inadequacy. The contrast between his past simplicity and the overwhelming reality of his adult life drives him further into a cycle of self-destruction and anxiety.
Jan 7: Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby - when H was in NYC for press
Well, my boyfriend's in a band / He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed / I've got feathers in my hair / I get down to Beat poetry / And my jazz collection's rare / I can play most anything / I'm a Brooklyn baby / I'm a Brooklyn baby
The lyrics mock typical hipster pretentiousness and status symbols. Throughout the track, the narrator adopts a walking clichĆ© of a "Brooklyn girl"ābragging about her hydroponic weed, rare jazz collection, and her boyfriend who plays in a band.
Jan 5: Camille Blackman - readysetgo - when H had just headed to NYC for press
You donā²t got to take my, you don't got to waste my precious time / Save it for a face that holds you by your waist when you start crying / You donā²t got to take my, you don't got to waste my precious time / Years go by decay hides on your shoulder blades while you decide
explores the frustration of waiting on an indecisive partner. The lyrics center on refusing to waste time on a stalling relationship, pleading with the other person to make up their mind or let you go. The core message of the track is self-worth and emotional boundaries. Throughout the song, she draws a hard line against being strung along while a partner dithers.
Dec 15 2025: Smerz - You got time and I got money - when H was in LA for press
Put your hands around my body / I am yours and your boy only / You got time and I got money / So put your hands around me
In the context of the song, the line is a playful, romantic proposition. It essentially means: āYou have the free time to spend with me, and I have the financial means to treat us.ā It captures the giddy, early stages of a crush, where you are so smitten that you want to spoil your partner, take them on vacations, and experience everything together.
Dec 10 2025: Suki Waterhouse - Dream Woman - again when H was in LA for press
Stay / Stay, baby, stay / Stay / Stay, baby, stay / Say that you love me the best / Say that you want me undressed / Lovers you run, always from something / Let me be where you could rest
The songās meaning centers on yearning for commitment and validation while grappling with the tension of being in an ambiguous or surreptitious relationship.
The lyrics balance vulnerability with empowerment. While the singer pleads with her partner to stay and promises, "I can be your dream woman," she simultaneously demands that her partner step up, recognize her worth, and deliver the reciprocated love she deserves. It captures that delicate push-and-pull between desiring deep connection and navigating the uncertainty of a lover's true availability.
Nov 29 2025: Dominic Fike - Sunburn - when C and H were together in Canada (the day after Thanksgiving and before C headed down to LA on the 30th)
Hold on, misdemeanor / Can you slow down? (Down) / Slow down, you misdemeanor / Can you hold out? (Out) / Same shit, but different days where I'm from / Bitches dropping like old ladies and such / Southern Florida, I was raised in the sun / You throw shade, get hit by rays from the suns
coming-of-age memoir about a tumultuous upbringing in Naples, Florida, and struggles with fame, addiction, and relationships. It serves as a love letter to someoneās roots, confronting the demons that followed them into adulthood.
Nov 9 2025: Joji - Pixelated Kisses
Pixelated kisses got me goinā² insane / Replicate this moment from a million miles away / Waiting for the signal, baby, never make a sound / If you never hear from me, all the satellites are down / Yeah, they're all fuckinā² down
captures the frustration and isolation of trying to maintain a romantic connection through technology. It explores the emotional void of long-distance relationships and the desperate need for digital validation when physical touch or real-time presence is impossible.
Nov 7 2025: Lil Peep - Kiss
One more chance, baby, gimme a kiss / Ya got one more chance at a night like this / You could hold my hand in the back of the whip / But saw the plug at the club, came back with a brick
explores a painful, self-destructive relationship. Reflects on a past romance by mixing yearning and regret. The lyrics detail a struggle with substance abuse, feelings of self-hatred, and a desperate plea for another chance, capturing the tension between outward recklessness and deep loneliness
Oct 28 2025: Mazzy Star - Roseblood - same day as H sharing that "I Want Someone Badly" song, they likely went to a wedding together
Everyday you can see / Changes in her hair and smile / I can wait a million days / While her smile goes away
Represents a realization of a slow loss of interest from a lover, and the relationship is slipping from your grip.
Oct 22 2025: King Princess - Cherry
Well, I don't think you got feelings / You'd sell your heart for some earrings / You told my mom I love cocaine / Then you lost my shirt on the 4 train / Oh, can't you see that I need ya? / Well, take me face-down, diva / I think your juice got inside my brain / Now I've got no pride and a migraine
is an assertive anthem about yearning for a toxic ex but ultimately choosing self-respect.
Oct 13 2025: Wes Parker - Eggshellz - same day as H sharing that quasi-thirst trap with "Sandman" by ASAP Rocky
Donāt you know you are / My little go-getter? / Anything I do, You can do it better / And you know I would / Cross the fuckin' ocean / Just to rub in your favorite / Sun-tan lotion
is a raw, emotional indie rock track exploring a toxic relationship. It highlights themes of longing, jealousy, codependency, and the psychological whiplash of being unable to let go of an unstable partner
Sept 27 2025: Martin Winch - Wicked Game
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you / It's strange what desire will make foolish people do / I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you / And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
about the intoxicating, yet destructive power of desire for people who are ultimately bad for us.
June 12 2025: Suki Waterhouse - On Your Thumb - same day as H sharing his HR dump where C commented "you're mine"
Because of who you are / I feel like I'm falling forwards / āCause I just can't have enough of a good time /But I'm stuck on your thumb /I was calling a cab / But I didn't wanna see you /Requite the feelings just for myself, I guess /The guilt wouldn't really help / Because of who you are /I feel like I'm falling forwards
a song about being drawn to a flawed person and struggling to break free from a toxic relationship. The lyrics capture the bittersweet, cyclical nature of addiction to a partner, expressing how they keep returning for "a good time" despite the resulting emotional turmoil.
