Why Won't You?
A.Jay Lyrics


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Don’t think I can cry anymore
You reminding me there’s the door
And how could I be loved if not by you
Oh, the conversations I’ve had to do

When you stake your claim like I’m a video game
And you won the war
I won’t miss you anymore
When you shift the blame calling me those names
As I mop the floor
I won’t miss you anymore

My friends don’t know what they can do
The tears and pain are all because of you
But you can’t control the dreams inside
I’ve got a game plan of my own this time

When you stake your claim like I’m a video game
And you won the war
I won’t miss you anymore
When you shift the blame calling me those names
As I mop the floor
I won’t miss you anymore

I used to pray with all my might




And now I’m all alone and it feels so right
And I won’t miss you anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A.Jay's song "Why Won't You?" speak about the emotional journey of moving on from a toxic relationship. The singer of the song has reached a point where they feel they can no longer cry because they have been reminded, possibly by their partner, that there is a way out - symbolized by the door. The lyrics suggest that the singer believed they could only be loved by this person, but now realizes the need to have difficult conversations and confront the truth of the situation.


The song highlights the manipulative tactics employed by the partner, comparing their actions to a video game where they stake their claim and win the war. Despite facing blame and being called names, the singer finds strength in owning their own game plan. The lyrics express a sense of liberation and empowerment as the singer asserts that they will no longer miss this person.


The singer seeks solace among friends, who may be unaware of the pain they are experiencing. The lyrics imply that the dreams and aspirations of the singer cannot be controlled by their ex-partner. They express determination to move forward with their own plans and not be influenced or manipulated any longer.


The final verse reflects a shift in mindset, where the singer admits to praying fervently in the past but now embraces a sense of freedom and independence. They no longer feel alone in their decision to let go of this toxic relationship and state that it feels right to leave it behind. The lyrics conclude with a resolute declaration that they will not miss their ex-partner any longer.


Line by Line Meaning

Don’t think I can cry anymore
I have reached a point where I can't shed any more tears.


You reminding me there’s the door
Your actions and behavior constantly remind me that I should leave.


And how could I be loved if not by you
If you don't love me, then how can I find love elsewhere?


Oh, the conversations I’ve had to do
I have been forced to have unpleasant conversations because of you.


When you stake your claim like I’m a video game
Treating me as if I'm a possession to be won in a game.


And you won the war
You believe you have triumphed over me.


I won’t miss you anymore
I have moved on and no longer have any attachment to you.


When you shift the blame calling me those names
Blaming me and hurling insults at me.


As I mop the floor
While I clean up the mess you've left behind.


My friends don’t know what they can do
My friends are unaware of how to help me in this situation.


The tears and pain are all because of you
You are the source of all the tears and pain I've experienced.


But you can’t control the dreams inside
You don't have power over my dreams and aspirations.


I’ve got a game plan of my own this time
I have devised my own strategy and plan to navigate through this.


I used to pray with all my might
I used to pray fervently, with great intensity and hope.


And now I’m all alone and it feels so right
Now that I am alone, I find solace and contentment in it.


And I won’t miss you anymore
I have reached a point where I don't long for your presence anymore.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Hagarty, Heather Rachael

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