Might As Well
Anouk Lyrics


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I might else while we cheating on you I do
I might else while we cheating on you

Always knew that you would be
Cheating on me finally
I never knew it'd be this who
Didn't see it coming
Yesterday you let me down
The only friend I thought I found
Sleepless nights of harm and due
Baby who was kissing you

If this would have happened to me 10 years ago
I'd make sure that you'd be lying six feet underground
We little girls we grow up knowing love will find a way
So now we have an understanding, I can see why I

Might as well be cheating on you
I might as well do all the things you do
I might as well have a little fun
Baby you inspire, it's the way we carry on

Heavy steal is all you see
That is what is left of me
No remorse no dignity
Can we get any higher

To every other happy fool
His loyalty will come for you
Lights go out, on your own
So much pretending

Now, If this would have happened to me 10 years ago
I'd make sure that you'd be lying six feet underground
We little girls we grow up knowing love will find a way
So now we have an understanding, let's just rock' n' roll

I might as well be cheating on you
I might as well do all the things you do
I might as well have a little fun
Baby you inspire, it's the way we carry on, yeah yeah

Have you ever
Been in love before
And doesn't bother
Cause nothing ever seems to be the way to be
Tell me why won't you love me like the way you used to do
It might be working a while
So take a step back and ask yourself how
This is gonna last when it's all a lie
Hear me out
Swear to God that this is nothing now and don't forget

I might as well be cheating on you
I might as well do all the things you do
I might as well have a little fun
Baby you inspire, it's the way we carry on, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Oh oh

I might else while we cheating on you I do
I might else while we cheating on you I do




I might else while we cheating on you I do
I might else while we cheating on you I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Might as Well" by Anouk is a reflection on a relationship that has been damaged by infidelity. The first verse of the song sees the singer admitting to contemplating cheating on her partner while he is already cheating on her. This suggests that the relationship is effectively over, or at least is on the brink of collapse. The chorus sees her making peace with this fact, effectively giving up on the relationship and acknowledging that it is futile to try and make things work. The second verse describes the emotional fallout from the infidelity, stating that the singer's trust has been broken and she feels alone and betrayed. She wonders who her partner has been with, and whether it could happen to her again. Despite this, the chorus again sees the singer accepting the situation, and deciding to move on and enjoy life in her own way.


The bridge of the song sees the singer reflecting on the fact that she is not the same person she was ten years ago. She suggests that in the past, she may have sought revenge for her partner's infidelity, but now she is more mature and able to rise above it. The final verse sees the singer questioning her partner's love for her, and wondering why they cannot love her in the same way they used to. She concludes by reiterating the sentiment of the chorus - that she might as well cheat on her partner too, since the relationship is effectively over anyway.


Overall, "Might as Well" is a song that deals with the pain and emotional fallout of infidelity, and the difficulties of moving on from a broken relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I might as well be cheating on you
I am aware of your infidelity, and I see no reason to refrain from doing the same. Our relationship is already toxic, and I am ready to play by your rules.


I might as well do all the things you do
Since you have shattered the trust that existed between us, I am free to engage in activities that were once off-limits. I am no longer bound by our previous agreements.


I might as well have a little fun
I refuse to be held hostage by our relationship - I am going to enjoy my life and find happiness regardless of the situation happening between us. If you can't provide it for me, I'll have to do it myself.


Baby you inspire, it's the way we carry on
Your actions and the way you carry on have inspired me to change how I approach our relationship. If you can't be faithful or hold up your commitments, then neither can I.


Always knew that you would be cheating on me finally
I had an intuition that something like this would happen eventually. It was only a matter of time before your true colors were revealed and I was forced to confront them.


I never knew it'd be this who
I never expected that the person who broke my heart would be you. It was a shocking revelation that derailed my perception of reality.


Yesterday you let me down
Your betrayal was an immense disappointment, one that is still hard for me to process. You were someone I trusted and cared for deeply, and you let me down in a major way.


The only friend I thought I found
You were the person that I thought I could confide in and rely on - I mistakenly believed that we had a special bond that would protect us against anything that came our way. I was wrong.


Sleepless nights of harm and due
Your actions have caused me to endure many sleepless nights, struggling to process my emotions and deal with the harm that you've inflicted on me.


Baby who was kissing you
The thought of you being intimate with someone else is difficult to stomach. It's a visual that torments me day and night, causing me a great deal of pain and heartache.


If this would have happened to me 10 years ago
If this situation occurred when I was younger and less mature, I likely would have reacted violently and with destructive intent. However, I now have a greater understanding of how to handle these situations.


We little girls we grow up knowing love will find a way
As young girls, we are taught to believe that true love will find a way through any obstacle. However, this situation has shown me that reality is often much harsher and uncompromising.


So now we have an understanding, let's just rock' n' roll
Given the current state of our relationship, I am suggesting that instead of trying to fix our problems, we simply accept them and move on. It's time to embrace the chaos and live our lives freely.


Heavy steal is all you see
You only see me as a shadow of my former self, broken down by the pain and trauma of our relationship. I am no longer the same person that you once knew and fell in love with.


That is what is left of me
Your actions have depleted me to the point of feeling like I'm barely hanging on - I'm just a shell of my former self, struggling to find a way out of this mess.


No remorse no dignity
You have acted without consideration for my feelings, causing me to feel immense pain and shame. Your actions have stripped me of my dignity, and I am struggling to find a way to carry on.


Can we get any higher
Despite everything, I am still hopeful that we can rise above this situation and find a way to reconcile. However, the reality is that we are both spiraling out of control, and the outcome is uncertain.


To every other happy fool
I want to warn others who may find themselves in a similar situation to be careful and not blindly trust their partner. What happened to me could happen to anyone, and it's important to be vigilant.


His loyalty will come for you
It's only a matter of time before your partner's true nature is revealed. If they are unfaithful to you or don't hold up their end of the bargain, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes to light.


Lights go out, on your own
There will come a moment when you will have to face the truth of your actions alone. The people who were once there to support you will eventually leave, and you will be forced to confront your own mistakes head-on.


So much pretending
Our relationship has been built on a foundation of lies and deception. We have been pretending for far too long, and it's time to embrace the truth and move on.


Have you ever been in love before
I want to know if you've ever experienced real love before or if you've simply been pretending this entire time. It's important to know where you stand and if you're genuinely capable of loving someone.


And doesn't bother
I suspect that you don't truly care about me or our relationship. Your actions have shown me that I am not a priority in your life, and that you are more concerned with your own desires than with my wellbeing.


Cause nothing ever seems to be the way to be
Despite my best efforts, I can't seem to make this relationship work. Everything I do seems to fall short, and I am left feeling helpless and demoralized.


Tell me why won't you love me like the way you used to do
I am begging you to show me the same love and affection that you once did. Our relationship has become a shell of its former self, and I am desperate for things to go back to the way they were.


It might be working a while, so take a step back and ask yourself how
We may be able to paper over the cracks for a time, but eventually, our problems will resurface. It's important to be honest with ourselves and evaluate where we stand in our relationship.


This is gonna last when it's all a lie
Our relationship is built on a foundation of lies, and it's not sustainable in the long run. Sooner or later, the truth will come out, and we will be forced to deal with the fallout.


Hear me out
I am begging you to listen to what I have to say. Our relationship is on the brink, and we need to have an honest conversation about where we stand and what we want from each other.


Swear to God that this is nothing now and don't forget
I am insisting that what happened between us means nothing now – it's water under the bridge. However, I want you to remember this moment and the pain that was caused so that we don't repeat the same mistakes again.


Oh oh
An exclamation that represents the immense hurt and pain that the singer is feeling. It's a reminder of how raw and intense their emotions are and how difficult this situation has been to cope with.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, HANS EIJKENAAR, L HAAKSMA, M VAN AGT, M VAN SCHIE

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