when you love someone
Alexander Stewart Lyrics
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I'm all yours or all done with you
It's funny how we change
But also kinda never do
And all that it takes
Is a little rain
And I'm right back in Toronto
Right-back in
Trying not to wake them up
A few too many beers
And I was reading into every look
I told you I loved you
And everything changed
And it still breaks me
'Cause when you love someone
The feelings never go away
I was hoping you would feel the same
Now what? I ruined such a good thing
Oh, oh
So young but I still feel the growing pains
Of us, I gave you all my heart to break
How come the feelings never go away?
Oh, 'cause loving you is never gonna change
Make-believe is better back before I ever knew
That you would never really be the one the way I wanted you
You still have my heartstrings
Around your fingers
And I can't escape the thought of you
'Cause when you love someone
The feelings never go away
I was hoping you would feel the same
Now what? I ruined such a good thing
Oh, oh
So young but I still feel the growing pains
Of us, I gave you all my heart to break
How come the feelings never go away?
Oh, 'cause loving you is never gonna change
Oh, oh
Loving you is never gonna change
Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause when you love someone
The feelings never go away
I was hoping you would feel the same
Now what? I ruined such a good thing
'Cause loving you is never gonna change
The song "When You Love Someone" by Alexander Stewart explores the complicated nature of love and how it can both persist and change over time. The lyrics depict the singer's experience of being caught between wanting to be in a committed relationship and feeling conflicted about it. They express how people can undergo personal growth and change, yet still hold onto certain patterns and behaviors. The line "It's funny how we change, but also kinda never do" suggests that despite evolving as individuals, some things about love and relationships remain consistent.
The mention of being in Toronto and in the basement of the partner's parent's house highlights the nostalgia and longing for past moments. It signifies a desire to go back to a time when everything felt simpler and love seemed more hopeful. The singer reminisces about a night filled with alcohol-induced courage when they confessed their love to the partner, and the admission seemingly altered the dynamics of their relationship. The line "And everything changed and it still breaks me" implies that even though the relationship has altered in some way, the singer is still emotionally affected and possibly heartbroken.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that when you love someone, those feelings never truly go away. The hope that the partner would reciprocate the same level of affection is shattered, leading to a sense of regret and feeling responsible for ruining what was once a good thing. The lyrics also mention the growing pains of love, suggesting that even though the singer is young, they still experience the emotional struggle and vulnerability that comes with loving someone deeply.
Overall, the song conveys the bittersweet nature of love, where feelings persist even when circumstances change. It delves into the pain of unrequited love, the longing for what could have been, and the realization that loving someone is a perpetual state.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in-between
I'm caught in a state of uncertainty and indecision
I'm all yours or all done with you
I can either fully commit to you or completely end things
It's funny how we change
It's ironic how we evolve and transform
But also kinda never do
But at the same time, we remain somewhat unchanged
And all that it takes
And the only thing that's necessary
Is a little rain
Is a small obstacle or setback
And I'm right back in Toronto
And I find myself back where I started, in Toronto
Right-back in
Right back into
The basement of your parent's house
The lower level of your parents' home
Trying not to wake them up
Attempting to avoid disturbing their sleep
A few too many beers
Consuming more alcoholic drinks than necessary
And I was reading into every look
And I was overanalyzing and giving meaning to every glance or expression
I told you I loved you
I confessed my feelings of love for you
And everything changed
And our dynamic and relationship underwent a significant shift
And it still breaks me
And it continues to emotionally hurt me
'Cause when you love someone
Because when you have deep affection for someone
The feelings never go away
Those emotions never completely disappear
I was hoping you would feel the same
I desired for you to reciprocate those feelings
Now what? I ruined such a good thing
Now what do I do? I destroyed a meaningful relationship
So young but I still feel the growing pains
Despite being young, I still experience the emotional struggles and challenges
Of us, I gave you all my heart to break
Related to our connection, I entrusted you with my entire heart, knowing it could be shattered
How come the feelings never go away?
Why do these feelings persist despite everything?
'Cause loving you is never gonna change
Because my deep love for you will remain constant
Make-believe is better back before I ever knew
Pretending and imagining things were better before I became aware of the truth
That you would never really be the one the way I wanted you
That you would never fulfill the role or meet the expectations I had for you
You still have my heartstrings
You continue to have a hold on my emotions and affections
Around your fingers
Under your control
And I can't escape the thought of you
And I am unable to evade thoughts and memories of you
'Cause when you love someone
Because when you have deep affection for someone
The feelings never go away
Those emotions never completely disappear
I was hoping you would feel the same
I desired for you to reciprocate those feelings
Now what? I ruined such a good thing
Now what do I do? I destroyed a meaningful relationship
'Cause loving you is never gonna change
Because my deep love for you will remain constant
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Yaron, Alexander Stewart, Nicole Cohen, Thomas Bracciale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abby Ramos
No, no, no, I don't think you understand... I've been WAITING for this to drop. I'm so hyped!
Abby Ramos
@Alexander Stewart 🥺❤
Alexander Stewart
❤️
Michael Hood
Why
Dammer Sean
heeyy
Abby Ramos
Your music tells a big story you know. It's so heartbreaking yet so healing. My anxiety was all over the place yesterday so I decided to come to your channel for comfort. It worked. I don't think you understand how powerful and healing your music is. It really helps me. I'm so happy you have the chance to fulfill your dream while healing others.
That's basically what your music does... Idk... I can't help but to thank you over and over again. You're outstanding.🥺
ms. kimmy paul
THIS IS 💯 ACCURATE 😭
Lunaris
Omg 😲 THIS ^^ BTW, I'm glad I'm not the only one that finds him comforting when their anxiety gets too much
Stormy Sea18
Ok. Serious question here. HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT SINGING? People say that singers have the voices of angles. And while that may be true, you have the literal voice of an angle. I'm not joking. I am being serious. Your voice is literally the voice of an angle.
Román Escobar
Te sigo desde tus comienzos! Tu voz es magnífica Alexander. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷