Lyrics
You don't know why you act this way
You're uncertain about the reasons behind your behavior.
You say you can't control the choices that you make
You claim a lack of control over the choices you make.
But you'll better someday
Hope is expressed for improvement in the future.
The sadness in your eyes becomes a tool
Your sorrow transforms into a manipulative tool.
In which you use to lure me in
You use the sadness to attract and engage others.
And help you fight yourself
You seek assistance in battling your inner struggles.
I see your pain, mine is gone
The speaker acknowledges your pain while reflecting on their own healing.
You find comfort in my song
Comfort is found in the solace of the speaker's song.
You let me hold you
You allow the speaker to provide support by letting them hold you.
And say that I'm strong
The speaker is perceived as strong in your eyes.
Saved you again, but when it's my turn to be recognized
The speaker has saved you, but recognition is sought in return.
You say to yourself you've realized
You acknowledge your own realizations when it's the speaker's turn for recognition.
You're just misunderstood
You claim to be misunderstood, justifying your actions.
So leave me, completely
You request to be left alone, seeking independence.
On my own
You express a desire to be left entirely on your own.
You tell me
You communicate the importance of self-sufficiency.
I'm the only one who can save myself
You assert that you alone have the power to save yourself.
So leave me, completely
Similar to lines 14-16, reiterating the need for independence.
On my own
Repeating the desire to be left entirely on your own.
You tell me
Reaffirming the importance of self-sufficiency.
I'm the only one who can save myself
Reiterating that only you can save yourself.
When you're a woman with a man
Addressing a specific scenario of a woman dealing with a man.
And he hurts you
Highlighting the woman's struggle in the relationship.
And feels bad
The man recognizes his wrongdoing and remorse.
When you tell him
The woman advises the man to be better.
He's better than that and he says
The man claims improvement but insists it's linked to the woman.
He's better with you
Expressing dependency on the woman for improvement.
Carry me, trust me, and believe me
An appeal for support, trust, and belief when facing challenges.
When you see I'm falling
A plea for assistance when the speaker is falling.
And taking you down with me
Recognition that your actions may affect others negatively.
So leave me, completely
Reiterating the desire to be left entirely on your own.
On my own
Emphasizing the idea that only you can save yourself.
You tell me
Similar to lines 31-32, expressing a need for independence.
I'm the only one who can save myself
Reiterating that only you can save yourself.
So leave me, completely
Continuing the theme of desiring complete independence.
On my own
Reiterating the idea that only you can save yourself.
You tell me
Emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency.
I'm the only one who can save myself
Reaffirming that only you have the power to save yourself.
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