In this poignant narrative, Kelsea Ballerini explores the emotional turmoil of being in a relationship overshadowed by lingering affections for a former lover. The lyrics depict a protagonist who recognizes that her partner has not fully moved on from his past relationship, as evidenced by his inability to let go emotionally. Despite outward appearances and efforts to maintain the current relationship, the protagonist perceives signs of unresolved feelings and acknowledges her own worth, refusing to be relegated to a secondary position. Through vivid imagery and candid expressions, Ballerini captures the essence of unreciprocated love and the inevitable realization that one cannot compete with memories of an ex. The song ultimately underscores themes of self-respect, emotional honesty, and the painful clarity that comes with recognizing one's place in another's heart.
XO
Lyrics
You might be sitting there holding my hand
You might be acting like you're my man
While we listen to the cover band,
Thinking you're a rockstar,
Singing my favorite song
Trying to cover up the fact that the girl from your past
Hasn't been here all along
You're still in love with your ex, oh
And I ain't one to be nobody's second best, no
Stop holding onto me when the truth is you can't let go
I think we both know
I'm looking in your eyes and I can see just what you're doing
Baby, I'm the one you're losing, you can't help it
You keep choosing your ex, oh
Well I might be platinum blond, but I ain't dumb
Baby, I see you're here with me, but you ain't moved on
Sitting in the middle of a flame still burning,
Boy, I ain't your match
You can stop all the pretending 'cause when this night's ending
You're still gonna want her back
You're still in love with your ex, oh
And I ain't one to be nobody's second best, no
Stop holding onto me when the truth is you can't let go
I think we both know
I'm looking in your eyes and I can see just what you're doing
Baby, I'm the one you're losing, you can't help it
You keep choosing your ex, oh
You're still in love with your
Yeah, you're still in love with your ex, oh
And I ain't one to be nobody's second best, no
Stop holding onto me when the truth is you can't let go
I think we both know
Yeah, I think we both know
You're still in love with your ex, oh
And I ain't one to be nobody's second best, no
Stop holding onto me when the truth is you can't let go
I think we both know
I'm looking in your eyes and I can see just what you're doing
Baby, I'm the one you're losing, you can't help it
You keep choosing your ex, oh
You're still in love with your ex
You're still in love with your ex
You're still in love with your ex
Writer(s): Catt Gravitt, Gerald O'brien, Kelsea Ballerini
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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