I Can’t Have You Around Me Anymore Lyrics – Reneé Rapp

I Can’t Have You Around Me Anymore Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
She feels different and kind of reckless whenever this person is around. They always do silly things together and annoy others, but she doesn’t care in the moment. If they’re going to be somewhere, she’ll ditch her own plans just to be with them. Deep down, she knows this isn’t healthy, but it’s really hard to walk away from.

[Chorus]
Her relationship at home is starting to suffer because of how close she is with this other person. People are noticing how they look in photos—it’s a bit too intimate. She cares for this person and maybe even wants more, which is making her question herself. But she realizes it’s crossing a line, so she decides to cut ties.

[Verse 2]
Things always get physically close between them, even if it never goes all the way. It still feels exciting and good, and she understands why her partner is upset. Her partner wants to be the only one allowed to have that closeness, and she can’t argue with that.

[Chorus]
This whole situation is what keeps causing fights in her relationship. She doesn’t want to be forced to choose, but she knows it’s time to pick a side. If she doesn’t step back, her partner will walk away for good. So, she chooses her partner and decides to stop seeing this friend.

[Outro]
She’s holding onto the memories they shared, keeping some moments just to herself. That person got to know her in a really deep way. While she doesn’t regret meeting her partner, she also knows her partner will never replace the connection she had with this other person. Still, she knows it’s not right to keep wondering “what if,” so she’s letting go.