Can We Ignore It Lyrics – Lola Young

Can We Ignore It Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part shows someone who knowingly takes emotional risks, even though they end up getting hurt. There’s a kind of addiction to pain, like it’s the only thing that feels real. They feel like something’s deeply wrong inside, like a growing emotional sickness. When they finally try to get help, the response is cold and philosophical—almost like saying pain is just part of life from the start, which leaves them feeling even more hopeless.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, they’re being real about how emotionally drained they are. They don’t feel like they have much left to offer in a relationship. Love feels repetitive and empty, and every day feels like running in circles—stuck in the same emotional loop without progress.

[Chorus]
They’re tired of pretending everything’s fine. Just for once, they want to be honest and have a real conversation instead of hiding behind a fake smile. They’re asking their partner to stop avoiding the truth, and if love is really there, they want it to be shown and said out loud—not just assumed.

[Verse 2]
In this part, they talk about needing something—anything—to take the edge off the emotional weight they carry. They’re not really sure what exactly would help, just that they need some kind of escape. Therapy doesn’t feel helpful either; the therapist seems too busy for them, which makes them feel like even more of a burden. They get frustrated and feel like they’ll have to fix themselves alone.

[Pre-Chorus]
Once again, they’re saying they feel emotionally empty and stuck in the same unhealthy pattern. The way they live doesn’t feel right, but they can’t seem to break free from it. It’s like life is just repeating the same struggle over and over.

[Chorus]
Now the message hits even harder. They still feel ignored and alone, wanting just one honest day where they can be vulnerable. They hide behind a mask every day, even when they don’t feel like themselves. Deep down, they’re begging for real love, not just words. If their partner truly cares, they want that love shown, not just talked about in passing. It’s a cry for something genuine.

[Outro]
At the end, there’s a mix of wanting to escape the pain and also deal with it. They say they don’t want to talk, but deep down, they still need love and reassurance. They want to forget the pain just for a moment but also need to hear that they’re truly loved, not just left guessing.