Want Me

Puma Blue's 'Want Me' delves into the complex emotions of unrequited love and the lingering ache that accompanies it. The song's protagonist grapples with the confusion and heartache of loving someone who may not feel the same way. The opening lines, 'You said that I don't care, but of course I do / How come when I'm alone, I only think of you?' immediately set the tone of longing and introspection. The protagonist is haunted by thoughts of their love interest, indicating a deep emotional investment that is not reciprocated.

The lyrics also explore the protagonist's past experiences with love, suggesting that this current infatuation is particularly intense. 'I've only been in love, maybe once or twice / But now that I've had just a taste you've got me so enticed' reveals a sense of novelty and allure in this new love, making the lack of reciprocation even more painful. The repeated refrain, 'I used to feel those words that you spoke over me, but now I don't,' signifies a shift in the relationship, where once there was connection and understanding, now there is only distance and uncertainty.

The song's melancholic tone is further emphasized by the protagonist's resignation in the face of unrequited love. Lines like 'And now I don't know, if you want me so, I guess I'll go' capture the sense of defeat and the painful decision to walk away from someone who doesn't return their feelings. The imagery of trying to become 'this great ugly root to a perfect tree' symbolizes the protagonist's futile efforts to fit into an idealized version of love that ultimately remains out of reach. Through its poignant lyrics and emotive delivery, 'Want Me' encapsulates the bittersweet experience of loving someone who doesn't love you back.