Last Valentines

PinkPantheress's song 'Last Valentines' delves into the raw emotions of heartbreak, betrayal, and self-reflection. The opening lines, 'I crashed my car right into a tree / I'd risk my life for a chance you'd come back to me,' set a dramatic tone, illustrating the lengths to which the protagonist is willing to go to regain a lost love. The imagery of a car crash serves as a powerful metaphor for the emotional wreckage caused by the breakup. The mention of calling '999' (the emergency number in the UK) and being left to bleed underscores the sense of abandonment and betrayal, highlighting the one-sided nature of the relationship.

The chorus reveals the painful memory of a past Valentine's Day, where the protagonist's significant other chose to spend the day with someone else. The lines 'It hurts now to smile, it hurts more to breathe / It makes me so angry, all I do is grit my teeth' convey the deep emotional and physical pain caused by this betrayal. The act of gritting teeth symbolizes the protagonist's struggle to contain their anger and frustration, further emphasizing the intensity of their feelings.

In the latter part of the song, the protagonist acknowledges the need for self-reflection and growth. 'I still let this man take over me / But I know that I'm not the one it should be / I should really take some time instead / To figure why this plays out again and again' suggests a realization that they need to understand why they keep finding themselves in such painful situations. The repeated line 'I'll count the stars tonight' serves as a moment of solace and contemplation, indicating a desire to find peace and clarity amidst the turmoil.