Belong

Cary Brothers' song 'Belong' delves into the complexities of a relationship where one partner feels a profound sense of disconnection despite the physical closeness. The opening lines, 'Wake up lonely with you by my side,' set the tone for the emotional distance that permeates the song. The protagonist is physically present but emotionally detached, as indicated by the line, 'There are movies playing in your eyes,' suggesting that the partner is lost in their own dreams and aspirations, which do not align with the protagonist's reality.

The recurring refrain, 'I don't belong to you,' underscores the central theme of the song: a sense of not fitting into the relationship. The protagonist acknowledges the partner's dreams of a shared future but feels fundamentally out of place. This sentiment is further emphasized by the line, 'The moon is the only friend I have outside,' highlighting a sense of isolation and the solace found in solitude rather than in the relationship.

The song also touches on the longing for the past and the pain of unfulfilled promises. The lines, 'What I'd give for that first night when you were mine,' reflect a yearning for the initial connection that has since faded. The protagonist admits to being 'born with a broken heart,' suggesting a predisposition to emotional pain and a struggle to maintain the relationship. The closing lines, 'Still dreaming of fortune, but you're wrong, I don't belong,' encapsulate the ongoing internal conflict and the ultimate realization that the relationship cannot fulfill the protagonist's needs.