You’re good at the falling, not the staying there
You’re good at the giving too much, then getting scared
You’re good at impersonating someone who cares
And you had me for a minute there
But now I wonder why
I let your confusion keep me up at night
I’m so tired
Re-read every single undertone and I
Overanalyzed it
Front, back and beside it
Where else can we go?
There’s nothing left here to decode
Done lookin’ for signs in
The gaps and the silence
It’s just getting old
There’s nothing left here to decode
Mmm
There’s a weight off my shoulders now that I don’t chase you
Being myself, did that emasculate you?
Learning from you that I can walk away too
And you had me for a minute too
But now I wonder why
I let your indecision keep me up at night
I’m so tired
Unpacked every single word you wrote, and I
Overanalyzed it
Front, back and beside it
Where else can we go?
There’s nothing left here to decode
Done lookin’ for signs in
The gaps and the silence
It’s just getting old
There’s nothing left here to decode
Mmm
There’s nothing left here to decode
Mmm
Now I wonder why
I let your confusion keep me up at night
I’m so tired
Re-read every single undertone and I
Overanalyzed it
Front, back and beside it
Where else can we go?
There’s nothing left here to decode
Done lookin’ for signs in
The gaps and the silence
It’s just getting old
There’s nothing left here to decode
There’s nothing, there’s nothing
There’s nothing
There’s nothing left here to decode
There’s nothing, there’s nothing
There’s nothing
There’s nothing left here to decode
I wanna make a video to our future selves
Unraveling Emotional Complexity
“decode” by Sabrina Carpenter dives deep into the exhaustion that comes from overanalyzing a relationship’s mixed signals. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is tired of reading between the lines, searching for meaning in every word and silence. Carpenter’s lines like “There’s nothing left here to decode” highlight the moment when clarity finally replaces confusion, and the narrator decides to stop chasing after answers that no longer serve them. This song resonates with anyone who has experienced the emotional fatigue of trying to make sense of inconsistent love.
Finding Liberation in Letting Go
The chorus underscores a turning point—realizing that freedom comes from releasing the need to interpret every nuance. The repeated motif of “overanalyzed it” captures the relentless cycle of doubt and hope. With a gentle yet assertive delivery, Carpenter empowers listeners to choose self-respect over uncertainty, ultimately suggesting that peace is found by moving on from ambiguity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Allen, Julian Bunetta, Steph Jones
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Island Records