These songs tell the story of who I was at the time they were written, and the rocky- um, actually, toxic- relationship that I was in. Even though this relationship and these songs happened after I graduated, I was still only 18 at the beginning- 20 by the end, but still a child the whole time. Of course, I'm viewing this "high school drama" with adult eyes, with years of therapy under my belt. Kids can't help what they don't know, and what they don't know is what hurts them. In hindsight, I never should have stayed with someone who wasn't good for me. These songs should never have happened!
1. movie girl
"her bf acts like he wants someone else, she's jealous and insecure, asking for reassurance and not getting it..."
Red flag, gurl, DUMP HIM
2. rhyme
"she's still with this jerk and this song is about how it's going..."
Many specific red flags here, DUMP HIM
3. whatever
"she's not happy with him for all these reasons but is willing to overlook them if he would just be a little more fair, or something..."
Ignoring the red flags and gaslighting yourself? DUMP HIM
4. anything to do with love
"she's cheating because he's cheating, like, to get even..."
You are not handling this situation correctly! DUMP HIM
5. trying to save u
"she tried to stand up for herself but then he got mad and now she's like oh sorry baby did I hurt you I'm so sorry I'll never do it again you are my lord and savior..."
Look what he's done to you! DUMP HIM
6. waterfall
"she's taken all she can take and she's done..."
Well it's about time! DUMP HIM
7. my little life
"she lost... him? her life with him? a little life... a baby? And she's depressed..."
Sorry about the miscarriage but you dodged a bullet! MOVE ON
8. the one
"she's broken up with him but they're "still friends" and all she can think about is what he's doing now that's she's not there, and for some reason is torturing herself by asking him and fighting with him about it even though she says she needs time to mend..."
The epitome of high school drama! Let it go! MOVE ON
9. who I am
"she's had time to mend, she's finally over him, and they are still friends, even though everyone says its a bad idea, because they can't see who she has become since the breakup..."
And at this point she really did move on.
If you should find yourself relating to any of these songs, I strongly recommend talking to a therapist about the way your partner makes you feel, so you can respond in a healthier way than I did.