Hard Not To Love You
Jake Owen Lyrics
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Stayin' one step ahead of that ol' ball and chain
Settlin' down never crossed my mind, it was easier to leave the knot untied
It looks like a lot of things have changed
You're making it hard not to love you
Making it tough on a man like me
Who's always found a way to get around this kind of thing
'Cause when you put your lovin' on me
I can't help feelin' like I do
Girl, you're making it hard not to love you
This morning when you kissed my cheek
I was suffering from a lack of sleep
'Cause we stayed up making love half the night
Well I must have got my second wind
'Cause just like that it was on again
Nothing's ever been easier for me in all my life (girl)
You're making it hard not to love you
Making it tough on a man like me
Who's always found a way to get around this kind of thing
'Cause when you put your lovin' on me
I can't help feelin' like I do
Girl, you're making it hard not to love you
Yeah baby when you put your loving on me
I can't help feelin' like I do
Girl, you're makin' it hard not to love you
Baby, you're making it hard not to love you
Hard not to love you
Yeah, you're makin' it hard
The opening lyrics of Jake Owen's song "Hard Not To Love You" portray a man who likes to play the field and avoid settling down in a relationship. He admits to being someone who "jumps the gun" and "cuts and runs" to avoid getting tied down. However, his perspective changes as he sings about a woman who has made it difficult for him not to fall in love with her. The woman's love and affection have caused him to doubt his previous tendencies and evaluate a more committed lifestyle. Instead of being scared of such a commitment, the singer seems more willing to stick around and work towards a lasting relationship with this amazing woman.
The chorus of the song displays the conflict within the singer's mind, caught between his newfound affections and his past unwillingness to stay in a romantic relationship. The woman's impact on him is so strong that he is struggling to resist falling in love with her. He mentions that it is tough on a man like him, who is always used to finding a way to get around this kind of thing, insinuating that he values his freedom and independence in relationships, but this woman is giving him reasons to rethink his perspective.
Overall, the meaning of "Hard Not To Love You" is the struggle of a man trapped in his own ways, who has found himself unprepared for how genuine love can be. He is grappling with being vulnerable and letting go of his old habits to grow into a new character fulfilled by true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always bee the kind of man to jump the gun, and cut and run.
I have a history of being impulsive and avoiding commitment.
Stayin' one step agead of that ol' ball and chain.
I have seen relationships as a burden in the past and preferred to stay single.
Settlin' down never crossed my mind. It was easier to leave the knot untied.
I never envisioned myself committing to someone, and it was easier to keep my options open.
It looks like a lot of things have changed.
Something about you has made me reconsider my stance on settling down.
You're making it hard not to love you
Your presence in my life is making it difficult for me to resist falling in love with you.
Making it tough on a man like me
You're making it challenging for someone who has always been afraid of commitment.
Who's always found a way to get around this kind of thing
I have avoided relationships in the past, but you're making me reconsider.
'Cause when you put your lovin' on me
Your affectionate gestures make it difficult for me to resist developing feelings for you.
I can't help feelin' like I do
I cannot control the emotions that your actions elicit in me.
Girl, you're making it hard not to love you
Your presence, personality, and affection are making it difficult for me to avoid loving you.
This morning when you kissed my cheek
You displayed signs of affection this morning when you kissed me.
I was suffering from a lack of sleep
I was sleep-deprived.
'Cause we stayed up making love half the night
We were intimate for a long time last night.
Well I must have got my second wind
I regained my energy after being tired.
'Cause just like that it was on again
We resumed our intimate activities.
Nothing's ever been easier for me in all my life (Girl)
I have never felt as comfortable with someone as I do with you.
Yeah baby when you put your loving on me
Your acts of love and kindness make me feel overwhelmed with emotions.
Hard not to love you
It's difficult for me to avoid falling in love with you.
Yeah, you're makin' it hard
Your presence is causing me to rethink my stance on relationships.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joshua Ryan Owens, Jimmy Ritchey, Kendell Marvel
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