Hamptons Lyrics – The Marías

[Verse 1]
Weekend in the Hamptons
All the wives were dressed in white
Leaving without laughing
While I wait for your reply
But it’s never gonna come
I’m a little bit in love

[Verse 2]
Comes a time when silence
Melts away into the tides
Threw my phone in crisis
Wasn’t aiming for your eyes
Never gonna come?
[Chorus]
I’m a little bit in love

I’m a little bit in love

[Verse 3]
I have one more question
Were you ever so sincere?
God, I learned my lesson
Falling for a man in tears
‘Cause he always keeps me up
And he always calls my bluff

[Chorus]
I’m a little bit in love

I’m a little bit in love

Until then I leave you with

[Verse 1]
The singer sets the scene of a weekend in the affluent Hamptons, where wealthy wives are dressed in white, symbolizing purity and perhaps societal expectations. Their departure without laughter suggests a lack of genuine joy or connection. Meanwhile, the singer waits for a response from someone they love, acknowledging the futility as they admit that the reply will never come. Despite this, they confess to being a little in love, highlighting their lingering affection.

[Verse 2]
The singer reflects on a moment when the oppressive silence of their unanswered feelings fades away, much like tides receding. In a moment of emotional crisis, they throw their phone, not intending to hurt anyone but expressing their frustration. They question whether the awaited response will ever come, though they seem to know the answer.

[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the singer’s conflicted feelings. Despite the unreturned affection and emotional turmoil, they admit to still being a little bit in love, suggesting a persistent, albeit reluctant, attachment.

[Verse 3]
The singer poses a final question, doubting the sincerity of their love interest. They express having learned a painful lesson from falling for a man who was emotionally vulnerable but ultimately insincere. This man caused them sleepless nights and constantly tested their feelings, yet they reflect on these experiences as part of their ongoing attachment and realization.

[Chorus]
Reiterating the chorus, the singer acknowledges their lingering feelings of love, despite everything. They imply a resignation to these emotions, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved affection and personal insight.

1. “Weekend in the Hamptons”
This phrase sets the scene, evoking an image of a luxurious, exclusive environment known for its wealthy residents and high-society gatherings. It establishes a backdrop of affluence and social expectation, where the events of the song unfold.

2. “All the wives were dressed in white”
Symbolizing purity, societal conformity, or perhaps superficiality, this phrase paints a picture of the women in this affluent setting adhering to a particular social norm or aesthetic. It suggests a lack of individuality and possibly a façade of happiness.

3. “While I wait for your reply / But it’s never gonna come”
These lines express the singer’s hope and frustration, waiting for a response from someone they love, but realizing deep down that this response will never arrive. It captures the pain of unrequited love and the futility of waiting.

4. “Threw my phone in crisis / Wasn’t aiming for your eyes”
In a moment of intense emotional distress, the singer throws their phone, an act symbolizing their frustration and desperation. The mention of not aiming for anyone’s eyes indicates that the act was not intended to harm but was a release of pent-up emotions.

5. “Falling for a man in tears / ‘Cause he always keeps me up / And he always calls my bluff”
This phrase describes the singer’s experience with a manipulative lover who feigns vulnerability (“a man in tears”) to gain sympathy and control. This person keeps the singer emotionally unsettled and frequently challenges their feelings, highlighting a tumultuous and unhealthy relationship dynamic.