Discover the story of the song > Never Be The One – Olivia O’Brien

The protagonist is reminiscing about a past romantic relationship where they would spend time together and travel. Despite their love for each other, the protagonist knows that their partner will never be the one for them. They keep pushing the idea of being together in the future, but deep down, the protagonist enjoys the fact that their partner will never fully commit, as it prevents them from getting hurt. They acknowledge that they can't hate their partner, but they also can't be in a relationship with them. They have accepted that their partner will never be the one for them, and they are okay with that.