Sometimes
Angie Stone Lyrics

Oh oh... sometimes
The singer expresses her mixed feelings about her relationship with her partner, which fluctuates between love and hate.

The way I
The singer refers to her own behavior towards her partner, characterized by excessive love and giving.

Love too much and I
The singer acknowledges that she tends to love her partner excessively and may even smother him with her affection.

Give too much and ya
The singer admits that she gives too much of herself in the relationship, possibly neglecting her own needs and desires.

Take so much
The singer resents her partner for taking advantage of her generous nature and consuming her energy until she has nothing left to give.

Til I
The singer explains how her partner's behavior has affected her, leaving her depleted and drained.

Ain't got nothin'
The singer feels that she has nothing left to offer in the relationship and that her partner has drained her completely.

And your energy
The singer refers to the way her partner's behavior affects her emotionally, physically, and mentally.

How it weighs on me
The singer describes the heavy burden of her partner's energy and how it takes a toll on her well-being.

Steady
The singer emphasizes that her partner's negative energy is persistent and unrelenting, which makes it even harder to bear.

Drainin' me
The singer explicitly states that her partner's behavior is draining her, leaving her feeling exhausted and depleted.

Until I'm empty
The singer uses a metaphor to describe how her partner's behavior has left her feeling completely drained and devoid of energy.

Wantin' better days
The singer expresses her desire for a better future for herself and her relationship, one that is not characterized by negativity and pain.

And all your crazy ways
The singer refers to her partner's unpredictable behavior and erratic mood swings, which make the relationship challenging and exhausting.

Am I lovin' you in vain? Somebody to help me
The singer questions whether her love for her partner is in vain and whether she is wasting her energy and emotions on someone who will never reciprocate her feelings. She seeks help from someone to make sense of her situation and provide her with guidance.

I don't need negativity
The singer emphasizes her need for positivity in her life and her relationship, which stands in contrast to her partner's negative behavior.

I just need some clarity (sometimes I wanna love you) ooh ooh ooh
The singer expresses her need for clarity in her relationship, which will help her understand whether her love for her partner is worth pursuing. She then shifts the tone to express her desire for love despite the challenges she faces.

Sometimes I wanna hate you
The singer reveals her conflicting emotions towards her partner, expressing her desire to hate him despite her love for him.

Sometimes I wanna
The singer continues to describe her mixed feelings towards her partner, which fluctuate between love and hate.

Grab you and pull you close and tell you I love you then push you away
The singer refers to her tendency to push her partner away despite her love for him and her desire to be close to him.

Oh oh oh boy I wanna
The singer continues to express her desire for her partner despite the challenges of their relationship.

Fight you
The singer admits that she sometimes feels like fighting her partner, possibly due to his insensitive behavior.

And God knows that it ain't
The singer acknowledges that her behavior towards her partner is not always fair or reasonable.

Right to
The singer emphasizes that her behavior is not justified and that she needs to work on herself and her relationship.

I tell you I'm leavin' and then I say
The singer describes how she plays mind games with her partner, threatening to leave him and then changing her mind.

Now I give my all
The singer explains how she gives everything she has to her partner, despite the lack of reciprocity.

Every time you fall
The singer is always there for her partner, even when he fails or struggles.

I'm right there whenever you need me
The singer emphasizes her loyalty and dedication to her partner, regardless of his behavior towards her.

That's when I'm
The singer describes her positive behavior towards her partner, which is only present when he needs her.

Positive
The singer tries to maintain a positive attitude towards her partner, even when he is negative or insensitive.

You're insensitive
The singer blames her partner for being insensitive to her feelings and her needs.

And just
The singer emphasizes that her partner's behavior is not justified and that he needs to work on himself and their relationship.

Knowing this
The singer acknowledges that she is aware of her partner's negative behavior, but she still struggles to cope with it.

I'm uneasy
The singer describes how her partner's behavior makes her feel uncomfortable and tense.

Don't appreciate
The singer feels that her partner does not appreciate her efforts in the relationship and takes her for granted.

Sacrifice I made
The singer refers to the sacrifices she has made for her partner, which have gone unnoticed and unappreciated.

Money that
The singer refers to the financial costs of her relationship with her partner, which have left her struggling financially.

I threw away
The singer regrets the money that she spent on her partner, which has not resulted in a fulfilling or rewarding relationship.

Not a dime on me
The singer emphasizes her financial struggles, which have left her with no money left for herself.

But all I see
The singer is only able to see negative aspects of her relationship and her partner, despite her efforts to make things work.

Is negativity
The singer feels overwhelmed by the negativity in her relationship, which is affecting her well-being and her mental health.

I think I'm getting clarity
The singer expresses her hope that she is finally gaining clarity about her relationship and her partner, which will help her make the right decisions for herself.

Am I asking too much?
The singer questions whether her needs and desires are unreasonable or excessive, which may be contributing to the problems in her relationship.

When I need for you to hold me just to make me feel better
The singer expresses her need for physical comfort and emotional support from her partner, which will make her feel better.

Am I asking too much?
The singer repeats her previous question, emphasizing her uncertainty about her needs and desires.

When I'm asking for the little things you do to bring me laughter
The singer expresses her desire for her partner to make her laugh and bring joy to her life, which will help their relationship become stronger.

Am I asking too much?
The singer repeats her previous question for the third time.

I can't wait another minute
The singer emphasizes her impatience and her need to make changes in her life and her relationship.

'cause I'm runnin' on empty
The singer feels exhausted and depleted, which makes it even harder for her to cope with her relationship problems.

When I long for your touch
The singer expresses her desire for physical intimacy with her partner, which will make her feel better and more connected to him.

Your touch, your touch, your touch, your touch (sometimes I wanna love you )
The singer repeats her desire for physical intimacy with her partner, emphasizing that she still wants to love him despite their problems.

Make you leave... Far to believe...
The singer expresses her desire to make her partner leave, which she finds hard to believe but sees as necessary for her own well-being.

I wanna stretch my arms and I fall to my knees that's when the heavens open up and pour a blessing On me...
The singer describes how she feels overwhelmed by her problems and how she seeks divine intervention and guidance to help her make the right decisions.

Sometimes sometimes oh you make me so mad
The singer expresses her frustration and anger towards her partner, which add to her feelings of confusion and pain.

Sometimes I wanna hate you
The singer repeats her earlier statement, expressing her desire to hate her partner despite her love for him.

Sometimes I wanna grab you and pull you close and tell you I love you then push you away
The singer repeats her earlier statement, describing her tendency to push and pull her partner depending on her conflicting emotions towards him.

Oh oh oh boy I wanna
The singer repeats her desire for her partner despite the challenges and the pain it causes her.

Fight you
The singer repeats her earlier statement, expressing her desire to fight her partner due to his insensitive behavior.

I wanna fight ya right now ...oh oh oh oh oh... I wanna make ya leave
The singer emphasizes her desire to fight her partner and make him leave, expressing her need for a change in her life and her relationship.

And God knows that it ain't
The singer acknowledges that her behavior towards her partner is not justified and that she needs to work on herself and her relationship.

Right to
The singer emphasizes that her behavior is not fair or reasonable and that she needs to change in order to make the relationship work.

I tell you I'm leavin' and then I say
The singer repeats her earlier statement, describing how she plays mind games with her partner and uses leaving him as a threat to manipulate him.

Oh oh sometimes
The singer concludes the song by repeating the opening statement, expressing her mixed feelings towards her partner and her relationship.