Lyrics
What will it take
Expressing curiosity about the requirements for a positive change
When will you see
Questioning when the person will recognize a hidden emotional struggle
The tears that you're hiding
Noticing the concealed sadness reflected in tears
Show underneath
Emphasizing that the emotions are visible despite attempts to hide them
It's easy to tell
Stating the ease of discerning the truth about the person's feelings
I know you well
Claiming familiarity with the person's character
You're not fooling me
Asserting that attempts to deceive are unsuccessful
Cost the moment that you're feeling up, he brings you down
Highlighting the negative impact of a specific person on the individual's mood
When everybody knows you're not so happy now
Pointing out that the person's unhappiness is apparent to everyone
But you're beautiful, I'd show you, If you'd let me,
Acknowledging the person's beauty and expressing a desire to reveal it
Can't you see I'm
Indicating the speaker's willingness to show support and care
I'm much better for you, I'm much better for you
Stating that the speaker is a better choice for the individual
Much better for you,
Repeating the assertion of being much better for the person
I don't wanna see you heading for a heart-break
Expressing concern about the person heading towards heartbreak
I can't turn away
Declaring the inability to look away from the person's situation
You're the one I wanna save
Expressing a desire to save the person from potential harm
'Cause I'm better for you
Reiterating that the speaker is better suited for the individual
What will it take
Repeating the curiosity about the necessary conditions for change
Why can't we be
Pleading for a positive relationship between the speaker and the person
If you're gonna gamble,
Suggesting that the person should invest trust in the speaker
Bet it on me
Encouraging the person to take a chance on the speaker
How does it sound
Asking how the proposition sounds to the person
I won't let you down
Promising not to disappoint and expressing commitment
'Cause you know you got me, got me, try me
Asserting the presence of support from the speaker
You know that every time you build it up, he tears it down
Highlighting a pattern where someone undermines the person's efforts
Don't you think you've had enough already now
Suggesting that the person may have endured enough negativity
Cause you're priceless, I'd show you, If you'd let me
Acknowledging the person's value and expressing a desire to reveal it
Can't you see I'm
Reiterating the speaker's willingness to provide support
There's so much inside you just don't see
Pointing out that there is much within the person that goes unnoticed
(I'll show you, I'll show you how good you are)
Expressing a commitment to reveal the person's goodness
I can take where you need to be (with me)
Offering to guide the person to a positive place or state
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