It might be easier to stayBut it'll never be the same, no, oh noAnd if something doesn't changeThen we'll keep on sinking further
The "three empty words" referred to in the lyrics are . The song portrays a couple who are "going through the motions," performing the same routines and talking about their days just to fill "awkward space". Mendes sings about the struggle of staying in a relationship out of habit or to avoid hurting others—such as having to tell the partner's "little brother" about the breakup—even though the romantic connection has faded. Three Empty Words - Shawn Mendes (Lyrics) рџЋµ
Though we're still talking everydayI'm running out of things to say to yaWhat's really gonna break my heartIs to have to tell your little brother It might be easier to stayBut it'll never
We'll play the songs we used to loveWhile we try to fall in love againAnd we don't know who's wrong or rightBut we don't even care enough to fight Though we're still talking everydayI'm running out of
: The realization that they don't even "care enough to fight" anymore, signaling total emotional exhaustion.
Those three empty words will only make it worseI'm tired, I can't take it anymoreThose three empty words will only make it worseWe're tired, we can't take it anymore
