Penthouse
Penthouse

Kelsea Ballerini - Penthouse Lyrics

In the grand theatre of life, sometimes we're just playing a part. Kelsea Ballerini's song is a poignant tale of a love story that wasn't quite what it seemed. The couple moves to a penthouse, symbolizing their high hopes and dreams for their relationship.… Read more

Feb 14, 2023
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Penthouse Lyrics

We moved to a place with a view off of eighth avenue
After we said I do
And we watched cars of bachelorettes, 2 AM cigarettes
And traffic headed downtown
And the interstate was so loud, there was a lot it had to drown out

We played the part five nights
But we were never there on the weekends, baby
We got along real nice, but when I left town, did you hate me?
One day, the curtain started coming down
I changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you're playing home in a penthouse, baby

I bought the house with a fence, enough room for some kids
A backyard for dibs
And I thought that would make it all better
And maybe forever wouldn't feel like the walls closing in
'Cause how does that even make sense?
Now that I think about it, it never did

We played the part five nights
But we were never there on the weekends, baby
We got along real nice, but when I left town, did you hate me?
One day, the curtain started coming down
You changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you're playing home in a penthouse, baby
'Cause we were playing home in a penthouse, baby, mm

It hurts putting shit in a box
And now we don't talk
And it stings rolling up the welcome mat
Knowing you got half

I kissed someone new last night
But now I don't know where you're sleeping, baby
We got along real nice, until I wanted out, now I know you hate me
One day, the curtain started coming down
We changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you're playing home in a penthouse, baby
Oh, we were playing home in a penthouse, baby, mm

I just bought the house that we saw
You said it was wrong
I wanted it all along

Writer(s): Alysa Vanderheym, Kelsea Ballerini
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Penthouse?

In the grand theatre of life, sometimes we're just playing a part. Kelsea Ballerini's song is a poignant tale of a love story that wasn't quite what it seemed. The couple moves to a penthouse, symbolizing their high hopes and dreams for their relationship. However, the reality is far from glamorous - they're emotionally distant and only play-act at being in love. They even move to a house with a fence, hoping that would fix things. But alas, even the promise of an idyllic suburban life can't mend what's broken. The final blow comes when they pack up their shared memories into boxes and part ways. It's a bitter pill to swallow - realizing that all along they were merely playing house in their fancy penthouse. A classic case of all that glitters not being gold!

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