"Party For One" by Joseph Solomon is a song about being in a relationship that has lost its spark. The protagonist is trying to cope with the fact that their partner has emotionally checked out of the relationship. They are trying to hold onto hope that their partner may still want to be with them, but are also preparing themselves for the possibility of being alone. The song talks about turning read receipts off, which is a feature on messaging apps that allows the sender to know when the recipient has read their message. The protagonist would rather not know if their partner has read their messages, because it creates anxiety and uncertainty. They want to have some control over the situation by turning off the read receipts. The protagonist also talks about having a "party for one" where they indulge in things that their partner used to enjoy with them. They wear the shirt that their partner likes, listen to a playlist that their partner made for them, and drink wine that their partner gave them - even if it's old and stale. The "party for one" represents their attempt to find joy and pleasure in their own company, even if their partner is no longer there with them. Overall, "Party For One" is a sad but relatable song about the pain of a relationship falling apart, and the difficulty of accepting the reality of being alone.
