Lyrics
I know you try to do your best
The speaker acknowledges the listener's effort to do their best.
But you’re not getting any rest
The listener isn't finding any time to relax or take a break.
I know you wanna rule world
The listener has ambitions to achieve great things.
But take care of yourself
Amidst their goals, the listener is reminded to prioritize self-care.
You're twenty-two years old
The listener's age is mentioned, perhaps highlighting youth and the challenges it brings.
You’re too hard on yourself
The listener is overly critical of themselves.
Let too many people in
They allow many people into their life, potentially affecting their well-being.
You don’t eat, you don’t sleep
The listener neglects basic needs like eating and sleeping.
You think Netflix is a sin
There's guilt associated with leisure or relaxation activities like watching Netflix.
Over plan your whole life
The listener plans extensively but doesn't absorb or internalize those plans.
Never letting it sink in
They don't allow their plans or aspirations to truly resonate with them.
Sorry that I just went off
The speaker apologizes for their outburst, possibly due to concern.
But I know you got thick skin
The listener is believed to be resilient or emotionally strong.
I know you got, know you got thick skin
Repeated reinforcement of the belief in the listener's emotional strength or resilience.
I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
-You forgive everybody but yourself
The listener is forgiving towards others but not towards themselves.
Giving grace to the world
They extend compassion to the world but suppress their own emotions.
But you leave your emotions on the shelf
Their emotional state is hidden or not expressed openly.
Always make it impossible to tell
The listener makes it difficult for others to understand their emotions.
And so I think that it’s time that you give yourself the benny of the doubt
Suggests it's time for the listener to give themselves the benefit of the doubt.
You’re too hard on yourself
Reiteration of being too hard on oneself, fearing failure, and not acknowledging achievements.
Let too many people in
-You’re too scared, scared to fail
-So you don’t even begin
-You overlook the work you do
-Never letting it sink in
-Sorry that I just went off
-But I know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
Repeated assurance of the listener's strength or resilience.
I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
-You know that it’s out of love
The speaker acknowledges their concern for the listener out of love.
I know that it’s out of love
The speaker's actions are driven by love and care.
I can’t help myself but worry
Despite care, the speaker worries about the listener.
You know I believe in you
Expresses belief in the listener's abilities.
I know I believe in you
Confirms the speaker's unwavering belief in the listener.
That’s why I say the things I do
The speaker's words stem from their belief in the listener's potential.
I know you got, know you got thick skin
Continued affirmation of the listener's emotional strength or resilience.
I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
-I know you got, know you got thick skin
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