The song "It Was Supposed To Be Us" by EXES explores the feelings of heartbreak and regret. The narrator sees all their friends getting married and finding love, while they remain alone. They express their unwillingness to meet new people because they had believed that it was supposed to be them and their partner. The narrator questions whether they can readjust to this new reality and if they even want to try. They feel like giving up if it's not their former partner. They admit to not believing in soulmates but feeling a special connection with their ex-partner, as no one else saw them the way their ex did. The narrator expresses their love and how important that connection was, even if it was only behind a screen. The song continues with the narrator feeling a strong gut feeling that reminds them of their ex when they least expect it. Their ex is still present in their thoughts, and as they grow older, they regret not spending more time with them. They reflect on missing the way their ex would listen to them play guitar and the abrupt ending to their relationship. The narrator expresses their dedication to trying to get close to their ex, even if it takes a lifetime. They mention visiting their ex's town to catch a glimpse of their presence, almost like seeing their ghost. The narrator acknowledges that they were young at the time of their relationship and couldn't fully understand what truly mattered, like looking into someone's eyes and feeling at home. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, regret, and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The narrator is stuck in the past and feels that it was supposed to be them and their ex-partner, even as they witness their friends finding love and getting married.
