Everyday I Love You Less And Less Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kflorence 

Cover art for Everyday I Love You Less And Less lyrics by Kaiser Chiefs

I think it's pretty clear that it's about an ex that is trying to get her partner back and he's doing his best to convince himself that he is over her. Here's why:

"It's clear to see that you've become obsessed" -- she can't let go of the relationship.

"Unless, unless..." -- he can't quite convince himself that he is over her and he's getting tired of that constant, inner battle.

"I’ve got to know what's not and what's real" -- he's trying to figure out his feelings about his past and current relationships; maybe there is a love/lust situation going on, or he feels people are trying to manipulate him.

"Impressed, you're dressed to SOS" -- his ex is trying to "dress to impress" in the hopes of getting back together ("saving the ship").

"And everybody says that you're a mess" -- he doesn't have contact with the person anymore because they broke up, but they shared friends that are giving him updates on her.

"Ooooooh, and my parents love me, Ooooooh, and my girlfriend loves me..." -- I think in the end, he wants to sleep with his ex again, but in doing so he knows he would be hurting the people that love him (his parents, his girlfriend). This decision is what is stressing him out.

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