Not The Same Lyrics – ROSÉ

Not The Same Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this verse, ROSÉ addresses someone who has been dishonest with her, talking in circles and making promises that they couldn’t keep. She’s frustrated by their behavior, especially the lies they told to maintain the illusion that everything was fine. ROSÉ feels foolish for trusting them not just once but twice, realizing that despite the false assurances, things were never okay.

[Chorus]
The chorus reflects ROSÉ’s realization that time, once abundant and full of possibilities, couldn’t prevent the sudden change in their relationship. She feels deceived, as the person she once knew is no longer the same. She had hoped for good days and happiness, but their mistakes and changes shattered that. Despite her pain, she knows they messed things up and that she’s been right all along about the relationship’s decline. She’s done with their lies and is done waiting for them to change.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, ROSÉ tells the person to pick up their things and leave. She’s tired of being let down and is no longer emotionally available for them. She encourages them to find someone else to confide in, as the emotional toll of being let down repeatedly has worn her down. As she moves forward, she reflects on the memories of their relationship, but she realizes she doesn’t miss how her love was unappreciated.

[Chorus]
This chorus repeats the themes of time slipping away and change happening suddenly. ROSÉ emphasizes how the person she was with has become someone completely different, and despite her wanting things to work out, they’ve failed her. She’s not afraid to point out that they ruined everything and acknowledges that their actions, not her, are to blame for the fallout. She firmly declares that the person is not the same anymore, and it’s clear they’ve changed for the worse.

[Bridge]
In this short section, ROSÉ expresses how disappointed she is that everything has fallen apart. She feels like all her love and effort has been wasted, as the person didn’t value it. She sarcastically notes how they continue to point fingers, blaming others, while she had once believed they were meant to be together, only to see things fall apart.

[Chorus]
The final chorus mirrors the earlier ones, emphasizing the heartbreak and realization that time and love weren’t enough to save the relationship. ROSÉ reaffirms that the person has changed, and not for the better. Despite having good moments together, their actions have led to destruction, and ROSÉ knows she was right all along. She no longer believes in their promises, and she’s ready to move on from the relationship that has clearly turned toxic.