Understand
A.K.G. Lyrics
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Time to take a step back from the show
But it's hard I know
Jealousy, you're a bird, fancy free
So fly away
Don't break his heart any more
Unaware, not a care, in the world
That's how it seems
Scared to stand tall
Afraid he'll lose it all
No pride before a fall, no pride before a fall
You've done something wrong, don't string him along
Just cos you can
A boy not a man
He won't understand, he won't understand
If it's a struggle, it shouldn't be
If it's a battle, it shouldn't be
When there's no trust there must be another way
If you go, first of all
Think about his state of mind
You'll be fine
If you stay, he will try and make you cry
But it's the only way
Look, the palm of your hand, pieces of a man
Scared to stand tall
Afraid he'll lose it all
No pride before a fall, no pride before a fall
You've done something wrong, don't string him along
Just cos you can
A boy not a man
He won't understand, he won't understand
Don't break that man, look in the palm of your hand
Even if you let him down gently
Innocently
It won't make a difference
You knew it all along
Why'd you have to say those 3 words
It only makes it worse
Taken for a ride
Makes a man feel like a child
He won't get it
He won't understand
In the song "Understand," A.K.G. addresses the challenge of ending a relationship that is no longer working. The opening lines, "Sometimes we get too attached we get too close, Time to take a step back from the show," suggest that the singer recognizes the need to distance herself from her partner, but it is not an easy decision. She acknowledges that "it's hard," but feels that it is time to break away.
A.K.G then goes on to describe the dynamic between the two partners, with the other partner being unaware of the impending breakup. She advises that the partner should "fly away" and not "break his heart any more," indicating an understanding of the pain caused by a relationship's end. She further describes the partner as "scared to stand tall" and "afraid he'll lose it all," highlighting the emotional vulnerability that often comes with a relationship breakup. Interestingly, the song notes that no pride should come before a fall, implying that neither partner should stubbornly hold on to a relationship that is failing.
Overall, "Understand" is a heartfelt plea to end a doomed relationship with kindness and respect, recognizing that both partners are human beings with emotions that need to be considered. The lyrics are poignant and powerful, reflecting the complexity of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we get too attached we get too close
Sometimes we become overly attached and close to someone.
Time to take a step back from the show
It is time to take a break from the relationship or situation.
But it's hard I know
Although it's necessary, it is difficult to do so.
Jealousy, you're a bird, fancy free
Jealousy is like a carefree bird that flies around freely.
So fly away
Get rid of the jealousy.
Don't break his heart any more
Don't hurt him any further.
Unaware, not a care, in the world
He is not aware of what's going on and is carefree.
That's how it seems
This is false perception since there is an underlying issue.
Look, the palm of your hand, pieces of a man
His vulnerability is in your hands.
Scared to stand tall
He is afraid to confront the truth because of what might happen.
Afraid he'll lose it all
He is scared of losing everything if the relationship ends.
No pride before a fall, no pride before a fall
If he continues to ignore the problem, he will suffer the consequences later on.
You've done something wrong, don't string him along
If you are the one who has done something wrong, do not lead him on.
Just cos you can
Just because you are capable of keeping him around doesn't mean you should.
A boy not a man
He is still immature and not ready to handle adult relationships.
He won't understand, he won't understand
He is not capable of comprehending the situation fully.
If it's a struggle, it shouldn't be
If the relationship is difficult, it is not worth pursuing.
If it's a battle, it shouldn't be
If it feels like a battle to maintain the relationship, it is not healthy.
When there's no trust there must be another way
If there is no trust, the relationship is not sustainable and alternative solution is to be found.
If you go, first of all
If you decide to leave him,
Think about his state of mind
Think about how this will affect him emotionally.
You'll be fine
You will be okay after moving on from the relationship.
If you stay, he will try and make you cry
If you stay with him, he will continue to cause you emotional pain.
But it's the only way
Leaving might be the only way to end the harmful relationship.
Don't break that man, look in the palm of your hand
Be mindful of the impact your actions will have on him.
Even if you let him down gently
Even if you try to leave in a soft or kind way,
Innocently
Without any malice or deceit.
It won't make a difference
It still hurts him, regardless of how you do it.
You knew it all along
You were aware of the issues in the relationship from the start.
Why'd you have to say those 3 words
Why did you lead him on if you knew how it would end?
It only makes it worse
This only intensifies the pain.
Taken for a ride
He feels like he was used or duped in the relationship.
Makes a man feel like a child
It emasculates him and makes him feel weak and powerless.
He won't get it
He will not be able to understand the situation or what went wrong.
He won't understand
He is incapable of comprehending how the relationship failed.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Danny Groenland
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