Don't Need Love
220 KID & GRACEY Lyrics
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I usually take my time
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
To fill all of these lonely nights
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
When I fall in love
I usually lose my mind
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
Even people who ain't my type
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
When I fall in love
I usually change my mind
Never understanding
White lies, face times
Is there someone else on your mind?
Always end up stranded
Playing with our emotions
Heartbroken we're frozen
A fairy tale I can live without
White fence and a real job
We waste away in the suburbs
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
And I don't need love
I just need us
I don't need love
I just need us
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
The song "Don't Need Love" by 220 KID and GRACEY is a poignant commentary on modern day dating culture and relationships. The lyrics express how the singer usually takes their time when falling in love and hopes for the best, but experiences nothing but empty pleasure after swiping left or right in search of someone to fill their lonely nights. Despite receiving drunk texts to "come over," it seems that communication is only maintained when both parties are under the influence, and they do not talk when sober.
The singer surrenders the idea of the fairytale happily-ever-after with a white dress, altar, and diamond ring as they come to realize this only matters to anyone else except for them. The song highlights how materialistic expectations and societal demands weigh heavily in relationships, and those things often overshadow genuine emotions and authentic connections. The singer seemingly changes their mind once they fall in love and never feel like they truly understand it as they grapple with the reality of lies, facetimes, and their partner’s possible infidelity.
In the end, the singer concludes they do not need love but only "us" because real love does not thrive on these materialistic tropes but rather genuine communication and human connection. It is a commentary on how these things either do not help a relationship or worse, hinder it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love
Whenever I start to develop feelings for someone
I usually take my time
I tend to move slowly and cautiously in the beginning
Hoping it gets better
Wanting the relationship to improve over time
Swipe left, swipe right
Using dating apps to try to find someone
To fill all of these lonely nights
Trying to combat my feelings of loneliness by seeking out someone to spend time with
It's just empty pleasure
But these encounters lack any real substance or depth
Drunk text to come over
Sending a message to come over when under the influence of alcohol
But we don't talk when were sober
But not having any real communication or connection when we're both sober
The fairy tale I can live without
I don't need the traditional romantic storybook ending
The white dress and the alter
Or the societal expectations of marriage and commitment
That diamond in your ring
The idea of a flashy engagement ring or material possessions as a symbol of love
That's all anyone cares about
But in reality, people are often more impressed with flashy displays of wealth and status than true affection and connection
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
When I fall in love
When I develop feelings for someone
I usually lose my mind
I tend to become caught up in my emotions and passion
Even people who ain't my type
And sometimes even find myself attracted to people who I wouldn't normally be interested in
Drunk text to come over
Sending a message to come over when under the influence of alcohol
But we don't talk when were sober
But not having any real communication or connection when we're both sober
The fairy tale I can live without
I don't need the traditional romantic storybook ending
The white dress and the alter
Or the societal expectations of marriage and commitment
That diamond in your ring
The idea of a flashy engagement ring or material possessions as a symbol of love
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
But in reality, people are often more impressed with flashy displays of wealth and status than true affection and connection
When I fall in love
When I develop feelings for someone
I usually change my mind
I often end up changing my opinions or feelings about the person
Never understanding
Confused about my own emotions
White lies, face times
Deceptions and video chats in the virtual dating world
Is there someone else on your mind?
Wondering if the other person is truly interested in me or if they're pursuing other options
Always end up stranded
Feeling lost and alone when things don't work out
Playing with our emotions
Both people involved may use their emotions to manipulate each other
Heartbroken we're frozen
Both parties may end up emotionally hurt and unable to move forward
A fairy tale I can live without
I don't need the traditional romantic storybook ending
White fence and a real job
The classic suburban lifestyle
We waste away in the suburbs
Leading unfulfilling lives in a mundane setting
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
But in reality, people are often more impressed with flashy displays of wealth and status than true affection and connection
And I don't need love
Implying that love isn't necessary for a fulfilling life
I just need us
But rather, the connection and shared experiences between two people is what truly matters
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Loving you, you, you
Talking about my feelings towards multiple people
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Michael Lee, Grace Elizabeth Barker, Joseph Charles Bobula, Matthew Joseph Cozzi, Samuel Paul Newbitt Brennan, William Graydon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SudanBoy71
When I fall in love
I usually take my time
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
To fill all of these lonely nights
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
When I fall in love
I usually lose my mind
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
Even people…
@aleksicares
When I fall in love
I usually take my time
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
To fill all of these lonely nights
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you x8
When I fall in love
I usually lose my mind
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
Even people who ain't my type
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you x8
When I fall in love
I usually change my mind
Never understanding
White lies, face times
Is there someone else on your mind?
Always end up stranded
Playing with our emotions
Heartbroken we're frozen
A fairy tale I can live without
White fence and a real job
We waste away in the suburbs
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
And I don't need love
I just need us
I don't need love
I just need us
Loving you, you, you x8
@AK-nd8mc
Lyrics
When I fall in love
I usually take my time
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
To fill all of these lonely nights
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
When I fall in love
I usually lose my mind
Hoping it gets better
Swipe left, swipe right
Even people who ain't my type
It's just empty pleasure
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone cares about, yeah
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
When I fall in love
I usually change my mind
Never understanding
White lies, face times
Is there someone else on your mind?
Always end up stranded
Playing with our emotions
Heartbroken we're frozen
A fairy tale I can live without
White fence and a real job
We waste away in the suburbs
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
Drunk text to come over
But we don't talk when were sober
The fairy tale I can live without
The white dress and the alter
That diamond in your ring
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
And I don't need love
I just need us
I don't need love
I just need us
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
Loving you, you, you
@subs4hotties849
i love the meaning behind this. People are always looking for love (prioritising being in a relationship). You don’t need to be dating someone to be happy, you can still be single and happy. It’s not essential xx
@jerrymichaud
No
@MarzyLT
Wyd you up?
@jerrymichaud
@Martynas Zigmantas nothing just s big plans for music-related you in
@kroozctrl6284
@Jerry Michaud exactly, as much as I like the song...This song is about the plague of hook up culture. You put a catchy beat to any song, the producer can make it sound happy. Pumped Up Kicks is the best example of that.
@RJsBeauty
I can’t stop playing this song , love itttttttt
@PoliticalEconomy101
Kewl Check my Electropop Divas playlist for more :)
@bonnierabbit9170
steven wilson going out partying where?... you best be partying on your own m8!... jks lol
@emminaychalders2635
Sameeee!
@reginaldwalker3179
Rosie Jane that hook is that joint