Give Me A Reason
Searching for Redemption: Unraveling the Emotions in Drew Brown's 'Give Me A Reason'
Lyrics
I walked out the door
The narrator left the place.
Said girl I'm leaving
Expressed the intention to leave a girl.
Don't think I'm coming back
Indicated no plan to return.
She said baby we can work this out
The girl urged reconciliation.
You know I didn't mean it
Assured the comment made was not meant genuinely.
When I said that
Admits previous insincerity.
But I know you did
Acknowledgment of the partner's sincerity.
You were throwing a fit
Accusation of throwing a tantrum.
Thinking you could just call my bluff
Thought partner was bluffing.
I'm sick of this
Expressed frustration with the situation.
Always the same shit
Repeated issues in the relationship.
I swear I'm done
Declared the end of the relationship.
So give me a reason
Requesting a valid reason.
To believe in
Seeking justification to believe in the relationship.
You and what we have
Asking for assurance in the relationship.
If you really want me
Conditioning continuation on a genuine display of affection.
Then show me
Requesting tangible proof of commitment.
We can make this last
Hoping for a lasting resolution.
With no more fights
Desire for an end to conflicts.
No more drama
Request for reduced emotional upheavals.
Acting like your my mama
Accusation of being overly controlling.
So give me a reason
Requesting a compelling reason to stay.
To stay here tonight
Wanting a reason to remain for the night.
Never been good enough
Expressing feelings of inadequacy.
And probably never will
Belief in perpetual unworthiness.
At least that's what you think
Reference to the partner's perception.
Yet always asking about the day I'm gonna
Constant curiosity about future plans.
Go ahead and drop down on one knee
Anticipating a proposal.
It's never I love you
Not hearing "I love you."
It's who you talking to?
Concern about interactions with others.
So give me a reason
Reiteration of the request for a reason.
To believe in
Desiring justification for belief in the relationship.
You and what we have
Seeking assurance and validation in the relationship.
If you really want me
Conditioning love on demonstrable commitment.
Then show me
Requesting visible dedication to make things work.
We can make this last
Hoping for a resolution without conflicts.
With no more fights
Desire for a drama-free relationship.
No more drama
Asking for independence from controlling behavior.
Acting like your my mama
Comparison of partner's behavior to a mother's.
So give me a reason
Requesting a reason to remain for the night.
To stay here tonight
Seeking a cause to stay overnight.
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