Lyrics
You are what you are
You are defined by your true nature
And I don’t care anymore
The speaker no longer cares about the situation
This time I’ll stay true to my words
The speaker promises to remain faithful to their words
This time it’s me speaking the words
The speaker is taking control and expressing themselves
And you’ll have to bite your tongue
You'll have to endure the consequences silently
Cause this pulse between you and I
A strong connection exists between the speaker and the other person
Took too much of my time
The intense connection took a significant amount of the speaker's time
I try and I try
The speaker makes repeated efforts
You’ll never understand
The other person won't comprehend the speaker's perspective
You are what you are
Reiteration of the idea that one's essence is unchangeable
Ruined by all your lies
The other person is negatively impacted by their lies
This time I’ll stay true to my words
A renewed commitment to honesty
I’m giving up on us
The speaker is giving up on the relationship
Cause this pulse between you and I
Reference to the intense connection and its time-consuming nature
Took too much of my time
Continued effort by the speaker
I try and I try
The other person's lack of understanding persists
You will never understand
Reiteration that the other person won't comprehend
JJ PETERS/ DEEZ NUTS
Attribution to the creators of the song
Again and again I tried to salvage something from nothing again and again
Repeated attempts to salvage something from a deteriorating situation
You prove there’s no foundation for it.
Confirmation that there is no solid basis for the relationship
Once bitten twice shy, three strikes and then you’ re out of my life
Using past negative experiences as a guide to ending the relationship
You dug me a ditch, I built a bridge, and now I’m over it
The speaker has overcome the difficulties and moved on
What You Are
Title of the song, possibly emphasizing the true nature of the person
Cause this pulse between you and I
Reiteration of the intense connection and its time-consuming nature
Took too much of my time
Continued effort by the speaker
I try and I try
The other person's lack of understanding persists
You will never understand
Reiteration that the other person won't comprehend
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