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All I've Learned
by Michelle Reynoso
An EP about all of the things I've learned about the ways I interact with love and the ways I love other people. Being asexual has had a unique role in the formation of my self concept throughougt the years, and these songs are a reflection of that.
May I have this dance?
“May I have this dance” is about the songwriter’s best friend, whom many believe that the songwriter should “just date already”. This song addresses those comments. The lyrics express feelings of deep attachment and comfort much the same way one might expect from two people in a romantic relationship, but also a contentment with just being friends rather than partners. It also expresses the songwriter’s desire to know their friend more closely and become a better friend as they continue their friendship. This song hints at the songwriter’s belief that romance is not more valuable than friendship, and that platonic friendships can be just as fulfilling as a romantic relationship.
Butterflies
“Butterflies” is a lighthearted song about the songwriter’s experience with developing crushes on people. The feelings are overwhelming at first but quickly fade, as the fascination is surface-level at the most. This song is the product of many lessons the songwriter learned about herself through these short lived crushes. While the feelings of infatuation are strong, oftentimes it's best to say nothing and learn more about the other person, and become friends instead. The songwriter also knows of herself that she doesn’t generally desire a romantic connection with someone, so to act on a crush would place her in an awkward position when the feelings fade and she remembers that she doesn’t want to date anyone.
A Place Called Love
“A Place Called Love” directly deals with the songwriters' feelings about their asexuality, and how it affects the way they think about long term committed relationships. Often romantic relationships are referred to as a kind of road or pathway, but in “A Place Called Love” the songwriter expresses her desire for a relationship that is not necessarily romantic or that has a metaphorical “destination”. Instead, the songwriter wishes for a committed platonic relationship with someone willing to just experience life with a partner without the aim of developing romantic feelings for the other.
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