"Never Called Her Baby" is a song by the band Harley Poe. The song tells the story of a person who is deeply infatuated with someone but realizes that they are not reciprocating the same feelings. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, disappointment, and acceptance of the situation. The song begins with the narrator expressing how this person occupies their thoughts constantly, from the moment they wake up until they go to bed at night. They wonder if the other person feels the same way but believe that they are thinking of someone else. The narrator mentions watching the person on a screen, possibly referring to social media, and being captivated by their smile and serene voice. They describe the person as their favorite and express their sadness about the person always leaving. The lyrics also mention the narrator's regret for allowing themselves to grow attached to this person even though they were just friends and were possibly believing in lies. Despite this, the narrator still wishes they had more time to be together. The chorus alludes to the potential of a strong and intense connection between the two but suggests that others are afraid of what they could do as a pair. The narrator questions the truth of these fears. As the song progresses, the narrator acknowledges that the relationship isn't working out and accepts that they have lost the person. They bid the person farewell and want them to be happy. The narrator then decides to occupy themselves with various activities like going for walks or runs, picking berries, and engaging in hobbies like writing songs and reading books. They reflect on seeing themselves more clearly in the mirror and hope that the person they desired finds harmony with someone else. Although they never believed their relationship was wrong, they always knew the person would move on. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and a desire for solitude. The narrator acknowledges that their feelings were not mutual and struggles with letting go of their attachment. They mention feeling abandoned, but they still hold hope that the other person may return. However, they recognize that feelings are not always real, and friendships do not always last. Towards the end of the song, the narrator describes the colors dripping from their trees and their devotion to a ghostly presence. They mention that they will not be seen again and express a plea for help in explaining their emotions, indicating a deep longing for understanding and closure. Overall, "Never Called Her Baby" explores themes of unrequited love, longing, acceptance, and the complexities of relationships. The song portrays the narrator's journey of coming to terms with the fact that their feelings for someone were not reciprocated and finding solace in solitude and personal pursuits.
