The song "Not Love" by Haley Smalls is about a relationship that has gone wrong. The singer is expressing her feelings about a past lover who she used to trust and love, but their relationship has faded. The lyrics suggest that the ex-partner's ego has caused the downfall of the relationship, and they are now no longer friends. The singer questions if the ex-lover ever truly loved her because their actions do not show love. The chorus of the song focuses on the idea that the ex-lover is choosing pride over love. The singer is frustrated that the ex-lover is not willing to admit their wrongs and make things right. The singer also expresses that she tries to be strong and hide her emotions when she is alone, but it is difficult. Overall, the song is about the pain of a failed relationship and the difficulty of understanding why the ex-lover has chosen pride over love. The singer is reflecting on the past and how the relationship has affected her, but she is also moving forward and trying to be okay on her own.
