Lyrics
May not be what you think you want
Expresses uncertainty about fulfilling the other person's desires or expectations.
I don't fit your mold of perfection
Acknowledges not meeting the conventional standards of perfection set by the listener.
You see me break so many hearts
Claims a history of causing heartbreaks, possibly contributing to the listener's reluctance.
Which explains your constant rejection
Suggests that the listener's consistent rejection may be linked to past heartbreaks.
But I know when it's real
Asserts the ability to recognize genuine feelings.
And I wanna show you girl
Expresses the desire to demonstrate authentic love to the listener.
But every time that I try
Indicates repeated attempts to convey genuine feelings.
Shut me down, shut me down
Repetition of the theme of being shut down despite sincere attempts to communicate love.
Shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-Shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
Reaffirms the declaration of love, emphasizing its worth and sincerity.
Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
-Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you ohh
-You believe that I'm messing 'round
Addresses the listener's skepticism about fidelity or sincerity in the relationship.
That it can't be real what I'm saying (What I'm sayin')
Recognizes the listener's doubt regarding the truthfulness of the speaker's words.
But I've never felt what I feel right now
Expresses an unprecedented depth of emotion felt in the current moment.
So believe me girl, I ain't playing
Asserts sincerity and dispels any notion of playing with the listener's emotions.
'Cause I know when it's real
Reiterates the ability to discern genuine feelings.
And I wanna show you girl
Restates the desire to prove the authenticity of the emotions to the listener.
But every time that I try
Describes the continued hindrance in expressing true feelings.
Shut me down, shut me down
Repetition of the frustration of being shut down despite sincere efforts.
You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-Shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
Reaffirms the depth and sincerity of the speaker's love.
Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you,
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you, ohh
-Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you, ohh
-Ohh
An interjection expressing emotion.
But I know when it's real
Reiterates the confidence in recognizing genuine emotions.
And I wanna show you girl
Restates the desire to demonstrate authentic love despite past setbacks.
But every time that I try
Repeats the ongoing struggle to convey genuine feelings.
Shut me down, shut me down
Reiteration of the frustration and hindrance faced in expressing true emotions.
You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-You shut me down, down, down, ohh
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
Reaffirms the depth and sincerity of the speaker's love with variations.
Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you (I'm in love with you)
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
-Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you
-For what it's worth, I'm in love with you
Final repetition emphasizing the value and authenticity of the speaker's love.
Said for what it's worth, I'm in love with you, ohh
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