I saw your green hair
Beauty mark next to your mouth
There on the subway
I nearly had a breakdown
A few weeks later
Somebody wore your perfume
It almost killed me
I had to leave the room
It’s just another day
And it’s not over ’til it’s over
Oh it’s never over
It’s just another day
And it’s not over ’til it’s over
It’s never over
‘Til I don’t look for you on the staircase
I’ll wish you still thought we were soulmates
I’m still counting down all of the days
‘Til you’re just another girl on the subway
Made you the villain
Evil for just moving on
I see your shadow
I see it even with the lights off
I made a promise, if in four months this feeling ain’t gone
Well, fuck this city, I’m movin’ to Saskatchewan
It’s just another day
And it’s not over ’til it’s over
It’s never over
It’s just another day
And it’s not over ’til it’s over
It’s never over
‘Til I can break routine during foreplay
And trust myself that I won’t say your name
Yeah, I’m still counting down all of the days
‘Til you’re just another girl on the subway
She’s got, she’s got a way
She’s got a way, she’s got a way
She got, she got away
She got away, she got away
She’s got, she’s got a way
She’s got a way, she’s got a way
She got, she got away
She got away, she got away
She’s got, she’s got a way
She’s got a way, she’s got a way
She got, she got away
She got away, she got away
She’s got, she’s got a way
She’s got a way, she’s got a way
She got, she got away
She got away, she got away
Moving On in the Underground: Chappell Roan’s “Subway”
Subway by Chappell Roan is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the lingering presence of a lost love. The song paints vivid snapshots of memory triggers — the sight of green hair, a familiar beauty mark, and the haunting scent of perfume — all experienced in the everyday setting of a subway ride. These ordinary moments become emotionally charged, illustrating how love’s remnants persist in daily life long after a breakup. Roan’s lyrics capture the struggle to let go, set against the repeated realization that healing is a slow process. The song’s refrain, “It’s just another day, and it’s not over ’til it’s over,” underscores the ongoing emotional journey, while the mention of moving to Saskatchewan adds a touch of humor to the pain of moving on. “Subway” resonates with anyone processing loss, blending vulnerability with striking honesty.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Chappell Roan
- Release Year: 2024