Don't Need Love
220 Kid 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 lyrics of 220 KID's song Don't Need Love express a cynical view towards love and relationships, with the singer admitting to falling in love quickly but ultimately being disappointed by romantic entanglements. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is cautious when it comes to love, taking their time to fall for someone. However, it is clear that this approach has not been successful, as they have frequently turned to casual hookups and dating apps to fill the void. The line "It's just empty pleasure" suggests that the singer has no illusion that these encounters are meaningful or fulfilling.
Despite their reservations about love, the singer admits to sometimes reaching out to people they are interested in, even if it's under the influence of alcohol. However, it's clear that these encounters are short-lived and that they don't maintain any kind of connection when sober. The lines "The fairy tale I can live without, the white dress and the alter, that diamond in your ring, that's all anyone cares about" suggest that the singer has no interest in traditional wedding and marital symbols, and that they view them as hollow and meaningless.
The song's chorus is repetitive, with the phrase "Loving you, you, you" being repeated eight times. This repetition, combined with the repetition of the verses, suggests a sense of monotony and routine in the singer's love life, where they repeatedly fall for people and then lose interest. However, the song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, with the singer declaring that they don't need love, just the person they are interested in.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love
I am careful when I fall in love
I usually take my time
I don't rush into anything
Hoping it gets better
I hope it becomes something more than just empty pleasure
Swipe left, swipe right
I use dating apps to find someone to fill my lonely nights
To fill all of these lonely nights
I use other people to distract me from my loneliness
It's just empty pleasure
It never satisfies me emotionally
Drunk text to come over
I sometimes call or text you when I'm drunk
But we don't talk when were sober
We don't have anything to say to each other when we're not drunk
The fairy tale I can live without
I don't need a fairy tale romance
The white dress and the alter
I don't need the traditional wedding ceremony
That diamond in your ring
I don't care about material things like engagement rings
That's all anyone cares about
Society puts too much value on superficial things
Loving you, you, you
I am infatuated with you
When I fall in love
I am easily swayed when it comes to love
I usually lose my mind
I become irrational and lose my sense of judgment
Even people who ain't my type
I am willing to settle for anyone
Playing with our emotions
We are not honest with each other
Heartbroken we're frozen
We are both hurt and unable to move on
White lies, face times
We deceive each other and pretend to be okay with video calls
Is there someone else on your mind?
I suspect that you might be cheating on me
Always end up stranded
We cannot seem to make a real connection
A fairy tale I can live without
I don't need an unrealistic romantic story
White fence and a real job
I don't need the stereotypical suburban life
We waste away in the suburbs
We are unhappy in our stagnant lives
That's all anyone else cares about (that's all anyone else cares about)
Society values conformity over individual happiness
And I don't need love
I don't crave traditional romantic love
I just need us
I just need a real connection with you
Loving you, you, you
I still feel strongly for you
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