You used a fork once
It turns out forks are fuckin’ everywhere
There’s no hidin’ from the thought of us
I got ways to find you anywhere
We sat on the roof once
Conversation took us everywhere
And we talked until the sun came up
I wish we stayed just like we were up there
I consider you, I’m not trying to
It doesn’t matter whether not I want to
I can’t help it, it’s a habit
Your corner in my mind is well-established
I, I wonder how many things you think about before you get to me
I wonder how many things you wanna do, you think I’m in-between
I feel myself falling further down your priorities
And I still make excuses for you constantly
I wonder how many things you think about before
Before you get to me
Remember when you left once?
That never made too much sense to me
Well, it hurt you so bad, hurting me
You really came to me for sympathy
Oh, I consider you, and I’m not trying to
It doesn’t matter whether not I want to
I can’t help it, it’s a habit
Your corner in my mind is well-established
I, I wonder how many things you think about before you get to me
I wonder how many things you wanna do, you think I’m in-between
And I feel myself falling further down your priorities
And I still make excuses for you constantly
I wonder how many things you think about before
Before you get to me
Am I not
Even a second thought?
I wonder how many things you think about before you get to me
I wonder how many things you wanna do, you think I’m in-between
I feel myself falling further down your priorities
And I still make excuses for you constantly
I wonder how many things you think about before
Before you get to me
Wonder how many things
Exploring the Emotional Depths of “how many things”
Sabrina Carpenter’s “how many things” delves into the intricate landscape of longing, memory, and emotional vulnerability. The song’s narrator is haunted by the smallest reminders of a past relationship—ordinary objects and shared moments become inescapable triggers. Carpenter’s lyrics candidly reveal the ongoing tug-of-war between moving on and being pulled back by memories, as she questions her place in someone else’s life. The repeated wondering about priorities and excuses signals a struggle with self-worth and the painful realization of drifting apart. Ultimately, the song resonates with anyone who has ever felt themselves slipping down someone’s list of priorities while still holding on to hope.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe
- Release Year: 2023
- Label: Island Records