​​i think about you all the time

The Maine's song "i think about you all the time" delves into the emotional turmoil of lingering love and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is haunted by memories of a former lover, unable to escape the thoughts that wrap around their mind like a noose. The opening lines, "The thought of you is wrapped around my neck (I'm chokin') / This lonely view is blue and violent (in the worst way)," set the tone for the song, highlighting the suffocating nature of these persistent memories.

Throughout the song, the protagonist attempts to drown their sorrows in alcohol, hoping that "one more vodka soda" will help them forget their ex. However, the repeated refrain, "Well, it's not just like you're kind of on my mind, oh-oh / Oh, I think about you all the time," reveals the futility of these efforts. The imagery of being "all lit up in a lonely town" and the mention of specific locations like the Ace Hotel and Chicago streets add a layer of nostalgia and longing, as the protagonist reminisces about happier times spent with their lover.

The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of these memories, as the protagonist recalls both the good and bad moments of the relationship. Lines like "Saw your old apartment in my head (the worst day) / Roll like teenage lovers in your bed (in the best way)" capture this duality. The protagonist's yearning for their ex is palpable, and the song's closing lines, "I don't need a plan if I've got your hand," underscore their desire for reconciliation and the hope that their former lover might still be thinking of them too.