My Love
jj Lyrics
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When they know how to breathe slow
They lay low
Don't want the world to know
Wake up, boy you better shake up
The things in your head
So you can be alone
When you're alone, I am alone
All I ever want to know
Is why you never let it show
When you're around me
When you're in me
Why don't you tell me
You know I believe you
Take me for granted
It's all I ever wanted
Why don't you get it
Before we lost it...we lost it
Make up your mind
For the time that drove us to break up
Say it isn't so
Boy I let you go
I know, want to tell you
Where to go
We should know by now
I always gave my all
To want my love
I don't ever mind the things you said
But I remember every word I read
Go let it out, if you scream I will shout
Open your mouth, what are you about
You're looking for divine
If you leave I will shine
Next time you see me...
Oh the lies
The lyrics of JJ's song My Love is quite thought-provoking and reflective of a failed relationship. The first few lines of the song paint a picture of someone seeking peace and serenity in solitude, someone who wants to escape the world and its chaos. It is a metaphorical representation of the person trying to disconnect from their emotions and remain calm, even if it means "laying low" and "breathing slow" to avoid the scrutiny of the world. It is in this context that the singer implores her former lover to wake up and sift through his thoughts.
The next part of the song expresses frustration and hurt. The singer is in disbelief that her lover never showed his true feelings when they were together. She wonders why he held back when they were alone and why he never revealed his deepest emotions. The phrase "take me for granted" conveys a sense of desperation as the singer yearns for the attention and affection of her former lover. She pleads with him to understand how she feels and to get back together with her before they lose everything.
The chorus of the song is a plea for him to make up his mind, to choose between staying apart or getting back together to rekindle their love. The last part of the song is a direct message to the former lover. She talks about how she always loved him and gave him her all, but at the same time, she doesn't mind the hurtful things he said because the memories of their relationship matter more to her.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, where people go
I am aware of the places people retreat to
When they know how to breathe slow
When they are capable of taking slow deep breaths
They lay low
They keep to themselves
Don't want the world to know
They don't wish to attract attention or publicity
Wake up, boy you better shake up
Wake up and sort yourself out
The things in your head
The thoughts in your mind
So you can be alone
So you can spend time in solitude
When you're alone, I am alone
When you are by yourself, I am also left without company
All I ever want to know
The only thing I'm interested in understanding
Is why you never let it show
Is why you never reveal your true feelings
When you're around me
When we are together
When you're in me
When you are part of me
Why don't you tell me
Why don't you communicate honestly with me
You know I believe you
You know I trust what you say
Take me for granted
Treat me carelessly or as expected
It's all I ever wanted
Neglect or disregard is all I hoped for
Why don't you get it
Why don't you understand this
Before we lost it...we lost it
Before our connection was gone...it was gone
Make up your mind
Come to a decision
For the time that drove us to break up
For the period that caused our separation
Say it isn't so
Tell me it's not true
Boy I let you go
I released you, boy
I know, want to tell you
I am aware and ready to inform you
Where to go
The ideal place to head towards
We should know by now
We should have knowledge by this point
I always gave my all
I always committed everything I had
To want my love
To have you desire my love
I don't ever mind the things you said
I never pay attention to what you say
But I remember every word I read
But I recall all the words I've read
Go let it out, if you scream I will shout
Release your feelings, I'll support you loudly
Open your mouth, what are you about
Speak up, what do you stand for?
You're looking for divine
You're searching for something holy or special
If you leave I will shine
If you depart, I'll stand out or succeed
Next time you see me...
The next instance you see me...
Oh the lies
Oh, the deceitful statements
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.