Own Worst Enemy
Breaking Chains of Self-Doubt: Own Worst Enemy
Lyrics
Wish you were into me
Expressing a desire for the person to be interested in the speaker.
Like I was into you
Reflecting on the speaker's past interest in the person.
Need you by my side
Desiring the person's presence at the end of the day.
When the day is through
Seeking companionship when the day comes to a close.
I thought I could change you mind
Hoping to change the person's perspective or feelings.
Maybe make up for lost time
Trying to compensate for lost time in the relationship.
You woulda been enough for me
Believing that the person alone would have been sufficient for the speaker.
Baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
Ya just couldn't get outta your own way
Pointing out the person's struggle with self-sabotage.
You're too use to games others would play
Indicating familiarity with games played by others in relationships.
Or maybe you're afraid we were meant to be
Suggesting fear or hesitation about the potential of the relationship.
Oh baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
You're your own worst enemy
Affirming that the person is their own obstacle or hindrance.
Thought I could make her see
Expressing the speaker's belief that they could make the person understand.
Thought I could make her believe
Believing that the speaker could convince the person of the authenticity of their love.
That our love was real
Stating the commitment to the relationship and a promise not to leave.
And I'd never leave
Emphasizing the depth and permanence of their love.
Ya been conditioned not to trust
Highlighting the person's difficulty in trusting due to past experiences.
But you just couldn't see that that wasn't us
Pointing out the mismatch between the person's perception and the reality of the relationship.
I'd give you every part of me
Expressing the speaker's willingness to give their all in the relationship.
Baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
Ya just couldn't get outta your own way
Reiterating the person's struggle with self-sabotage.
You're too use to games others would play
Noting the person's familiarity with games played by others in relationships.
Or maybe you're afraid we were meant to be
Repeating the suggestion of fear or hesitation about the potential of the relationship.
Oh baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
You're your own worst enemy
Affirming that the person is their own obstacle or hindrance.
But you just couldn't get outta your own way
Repeating the person's struggle with self-sabotage.
You're too use to games others would play
Emphasizing the person's familiarity with games played by others in relationships.
By now you awtta know we're meant to be
Asserting that the speaker and the person are meant to be together.
I've never seen a more beautiful sight
Expressing admiration for the person's beauty.
Then when I look into your eyes
Recalling a special moment of looking into the person's eyes.
I still remember that night under the stars
Nostalgia about a memorable night spent together under the stars.
The way you held on to me so tight
Describing the tight embrace shared during a significant moment.
Nothings ever felt this right
Expressing the feeling of being right together.
I never thought that we would be apart
Expressing surprise or disappointment about the unexpected separation.
Oh baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
You're your or worst enemy
Reiterating that the person is their own obstacle or hindrance.
Ya just couldn't get outta your own way
Repeating the person's struggle with self-sabotage.
You're too use to games others would play
Emphasizing the person's familiarity with games played by others in relationships.
Or maybe you're afraid we're meant to be
Reiterating the suggestion of fear or hesitation about the potential of the relationship.
Oh baby
An affectionate term addressing the person.
You're your own worst enemy
Affirming that the person is their own obstacle or hindrance.
Your own worst enemy
Repeating the notion that the person is their own worst enemy.
Your own worst enemy
Final confirmation of the person being their own worst enemy.
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