You Say
Adam Watts Lyrics
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And bring you back diamonds
Stories of pain, of hope and of triumph
Cheat death to show you what I'm made of
I would do all of this just to prove my love
If life was a game I'd win for you
In a world of lies, I'd be your truth
I would do all of this and even more for you
(chorus)
But you say:
""Sit down look me in the eyes…
(ch 1) Don't write my name in the sky…
(ch 2) I don't want my name up in the sky…
The only thing that you have to do…
Is stay with me and I'll stand by you
Stand by me and I'll stay with you
You're making it sound too easy
Love is a fight not a treaty
If I let down the guard will I feel the same?
Shouldn't this be harder, no pain no gain?
Chorus
(bridge)
Maybe you're right
And the day is just as long as the night
So promises made
Are the chains of love no one can break
(bridge B)
Bad weather will come
Wicked rain will beat on our hearts like a drum
But faith is our cover
Let no one destroy what our Lord put together
And you say:
""Sit down/back look me in the eyes…
(ch 1) Don't write my name in the sky…
(ch 2) I don't want my name up in the sky…
The only thing that you have to do…
Is stay with me and I'll stay with you
Stay with me and I'll stay with you
(chorus 4)
And I say:
Sit back look me in the eyes…
(ch 1) Don't write my name in the sky…
The only thing that you have to do…
Is stay with me and I'll stand by you
Stand by me and I'll stay with you
The lyrics of Adam Watts's song "You Say" showcase an individual's willingness to go to great lengths to prove their love to their partner. The lyrics convey the idea of making grand gestures like traveling the world and bringing back diamonds and going through pain, hope, and triumph to demonstrate their love. The singer feels that love is a battlefield and argues that it isn't as easy as the partner seems to think it is. However, the partner states that all they want is for the singer to stay with them and promises to stand by them.
The first verse of the song indicates that the singer is willing to make material sacrifices and bring back gifts from all over the world for their partner to showcase their love. The second verse emphasizes the intangible nature of love, implying that the singer will fight for their love by being truthful and waiting for eternity. The chorus features the partner's response to the singer's grand gestures, stating that all they want is for the singer to stay by their side, and they'll reciprocate the love.
The song's bridge suggests that the singer is skeptical of the partner's easygoing attitude towards love. However, they recognize that promises made in true love are unbreakable, even when faced with challenges. The final verse reveals that the singer agrees with their partner's assertion, affirming that all they want is to stay together and support each other.
Overall, "You Say" by Adam Watts portrays the idea that true love requires both grand gestures and unwavering loyalty, and it is not a simple task.
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Line by Line Meaning
I would travel the world
I would go to great lengths
And bring you back diamonds
to show you how much I care
Stories of pain, of hope and of triumph
I would share with you the real-world experiences that shaped me
Cheat death to show you what I'm made of
I would risk my life to prove my love for you
I would do all of this just to prove my love
I would do anything to show how much I love you
If life was a game I'd win for you
I would go to any extent to make you happy
In a world of lies, I'd be your truth
I would always be honest with you
I would wait forever, I would suffer too
I would patiently endure anything, even suffering, for you
I would do all of this and even more for you
I would do anything to make you happy
Sit down look me in the eyes…
I just want your love and attention
Don't write my name in the sky…
I don't need grand gestures or public displays of affection
I don't want my name up in the sky…
I just want your love
The only thing that you have to do…
All you need to do is love me
Is stay with me and I'll stand by you
I will always support you and be there for you
Stand by me and I'll stay with you
If you are there for me, I will always be there for you
You're making it sound too easy
It can't be this simple to love someone
Love is a fight not a treaty
Love is a struggle, not a contract
If I let down the guard will I feel the same?
If I become vulnerable, will you still love me the same?
Shouldn't this be harder, no pain no gain?
Shouldn't love be more challenging, like everything else in life?
Maybe you're right
Maybe you have a point
And the day is just as long as the night
Everything can feel equal and balanced at times
So promises made
When we make promises to each other
Are the chains of love no one can break
Those promises become unbreakable bonds of love
Bad weather will come
There will be tough times
Wicked rain will beat on our hearts like a drum
The challenges will cause us pain
But faith is our cover
We can rely on our faith to get us through
Let no one destroy what our Lord put together
Our love is meant to be and no one can come between us
And I say:
In response to everything you have said
Sit back look me in the eyes…
I also just want your attention
The only thing that you have to do…
All you need to do is love me
Is stay with me and I'll stand by you
I will always support you and be there for you
Stand by me and I'll stay with you
If you are there for me, I will always be there for you
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Written by: ADAM WATTS
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