Why R U
Amerie Lyrics

Why are you the one I can't lose
The singer is questioning why this particular person is the only one they can't bear to lose, implying that this person must hold a special significance in their life.

What's the reason that I'm here again it's crazy
The singer is expressing their confusion over why they keep returning to this person even though it seems illogical or irrational to do so.

I keep waiting but I'm foolish cause you'll never change
The singer realizes they are foolish for waiting for this person to change since it's unlikely that they will.

Wasted all my time and here I am still crying over you Over you
The singer is regretful of the time they spent on this person and how it has led to them being upset even now.

Loving you was so hard (but I keep trying baby)
The singer is acknowledging that loving this person has been difficult for them, but they are willing to continue trying.

I just end of with scars (cause I keep fighting baby)
The singer is saying that trying to love this person has left them with emotional scars and bruises, but they are still holding on and fighting for the relationship.

Loving you is like a battle that I can't afford to lose I can't lose
The singer feels that loving this person requires great effort and is like a war they can't afford to lose, meaning they are invested in the relationship and don't want to give up.

Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing I think about Why are you the only one
The singer is asking why this person is the only thing they think and care about, implying they are consumed by the relationship.

Baby you're no good for me, no You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
The singer acknowledges that this person may not be good for them, but they are still hopeful that they could be the one they end up with.

And though I hate it Hate it that I can't forget you I try my best but I'm a mess cause I can't shake you Wanna call ya but my pride won't let it get the best of me The best of me, no
The singer hates that they can't forget this person and still have feelings for them, but their pride is not letting them reach out to them.

No, can't believe that I'm still crying And no, it ain't because I ain't been trying (losing sleep cause I can't help but think about the past) And how we didn't last How we didn't last
The singer can't believe they are still upset over this person, despite their efforts to move on. They are losing sleep over the past and how their relationship did not last.