Lyrics
And when she turns away from me
Feeling lost and uncertain when she distances herself
I don't know where to look
Uncertainty about where to direct attention or focus
I've tried my best, done everything
Attempting everything advised or prescribed
They've written in the book
Following societal norms or expectations
I know it's not a fantasy
Belief in the reality of the situation, not a mere fantasy
'Cause this thing is too real
Acknowledging the genuine nature of the situation
Maybe she's trying to break the man in me
Suspecting she's trying to challenge or change his character
But she don't know how I feel
She lacks awareness of his emotional state
I've got to get it together
Need to compose oneself and regain control
Ain't gonna stay here forever
Not willing to remain in this state indefinitely
Got to show that it's not alright
Desire to express that things are not okay
Hold on to my integrity so tight
Holding onto personal principles tightly
(I can't wait no more
Impatience, no longer willing to wait
That’s right walking out the door
Commitment to leaving the situation
Should have done it long ago but you know
Regret for not taking action earlier
When you know that you're out of time)
Realizing the urgency due to running out of time
Why must you treat me so?
Questioning why she treats him in such a way
Lady, I want you to know
Expressing the desire for her to understand true feelings
How I truly do feel
Emphasizing the depth of emotional truth
And lately it hurts me
Painful feelings due to recent experiences
I’m wishing that this wasn’t real
Wishing the current situation wasn't a reality
My love, my time, my heart, my soul
Investment of love, time, heart, and soul with no return
All waste in vain
Feeling that efforts have been wasted
And I put it to you, there’s nothing left
Asserting that there's nothing left to give
Release me and ease the pain
Requesting release from pain and burden
I've got to get it together
Need for emotional stability and coherence
Ain't gonna stay here forever
Determination not to remain in this state indefinitely
Got to show that it's not alright
Expressing that things are not acceptable
Hold on to my integrity so tight
Firmly holding onto personal values
(I can't wait no more
Impatience and readiness to leave
That’s right walking out the door
Confirmation of the decision to walk away
Should have done it long ago but you know
Regret for not taking action earlier
When you know that your out of time)
Realization of running out of time to make a change
Why must you treat me so?
Questioning the reasons behind mistreatment
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