Understand
Anson Funderburgh And The Rockets Lyrics


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(Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle)
(Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle)
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
Last time I tried to understand you
I get it that I am a lot to add to
Your life, I left on sight, but I had to
I couldn't stick around and not do what I can do
Ran through money and places, a couple friends too
It kinda happened so it's only me and my view
I still only be saying good things about you
Although it's been a while with living life without you
(Well I said)
Girl why you not doing the same?
Talk shit, stomp all on my name
But I get it, I'm pathetic, I am all to blame
But of course there's something sour 'bout that lemonade
That's facts, but you should know that is how it's made
Look back, you say that it was all a haze
I cant believe that, that is not the case
But i don't know what they be saying
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
But I really mean it, I'm not healing
I just miss when I get that feeling
I fucked up and broke the damn ceiling
I don't even know if I be wanting you to hear this song
I feel like in your eyes I am clearly wrong
The difference between us is you really belong
And I don't really have a place where I collaborate
With other people cause my mother had a tragedy
And then I'm acting up and all the people mad at me
I'm sorry that I did not have a fucking family
You cant laugh at me, I walk happily, like
Girl why you not doing the same?
Talk shit, stomp all on my name
But I get it, I'm pathetic, I am all to blame
But of course there's something sour 'bout that lemonade
That's facts, but you should know that is how it's made
Look back, you say that it was all a haze
I cant believe that, that is not the case
But i don't know what they be saying
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
(Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle)
(Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle)
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you
Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle
I don't know what I'll do
Bout how I feel 'bout you




Last time I tried to understand you
You showed me sides that I could not handle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Understand" by Anson Funderburgh And The Rockets convey a sense of frustration and confusion in trying to comprehend someone's true nature. The repeated lines "Last time I tried to understand you, you showed me sides that I could not handle" highlight the struggle the singer has faced in attempting to fully grasp this person's complexities. These sides that were revealed were likely challenging or overwhelming, causing them to question their own ability to cope.


The lyrics also express uncertainty about how the singer feels towards this person. They confess, "I don't know what I'll do, bout how I feel 'bout you." This suggests a conflicted emotional state, where their feelings towards this person are still ambiguous and unsettled. The repetition of this line further emphasizes their internal turmoil.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal experiences and reflections. They admit that they made mistakes and even broke barriers, but they are unsure if they truly desire the person to hear this song. The singer acknowledges their own faults and acknowledges the difference between themselves and this person, feeling like an outcast in comparison. They detail the challenges they faced due to a tragedy in their own family, which led to them acting out and facing criticism from others.


In the final chorus, the lyrics reiterate the frustration of the singer in failing to fully understand this person. The repetition of the line "You showed me sides that I could not handle" reinforces their struggle to comprehend this person's complexity. Despite their uncertainties and confusion, the singer recognizes that attempting to understand them again might lead to encountering more sides that they cannot handle.


Overall, the lyrics of "Understand" delve into the challenges of comprehending and reconciling conflicting feelings towards someone. It highlights the difficulty in decoding a person's true nature and the impact it can have on one's emotions and sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

Last time I tried to understand you
In the past, I made an attempt to comprehend your actions and motivations


You showed me sides that I could not handle
However, you revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with


I don't know what I'll do
I am uncertain about how I will proceed


Bout how I feel 'bout you
Regarding my emotions towards you


I get it that I am a lot to add to
I understand that I bring a significant amount of complexity and baggage to the situation


Your life, I left on sight, but I had to
I chose to depart from your life immediately because I believed it was necessary


I couldn't stick around and not do what I can do
I couldn't stay and not contribute what I am capable of


Ran through money and places, a couple friends too
I quickly went through financial resources, moved from various locations, and lost a few friendships as well


It kinda happened so it's only me and my view
It all unfolded unexpectedly, and now I am left with only my perspective


I still only be saying good things about you
Despite everything, I continue to speak positively about you


Although it's been a while with living life without you
Even though some time has passed since I've been living without you


Girl why you not doing the same?
Why aren't you behaving similarly?


Talk shit, stomp all on my name
You engage in negative gossip and disrespect my reputation


But I get it, I'm pathetic, I am all to blame
However, I understand that I am at fault and in a pitiable state


But of course there's something sour 'bout that lemonade
Naturally, there is something unsavory about that seemingly pleasant situation


That's facts, but you should know that is how it's made
That's the reality, but it's important for you to understand the process behind it


Look back, you say that it was all a haze
Reflecting on the past, you claim that it was all a blur


I cant believe that, that is not the case
I find it hard to believe because that is not the truth


But i don't know what they be saying
But I am unaware of what others are saying


But I really mean it, I'm not healing
However, I genuinely mean it when I say that I am not recovering


I just miss when I get that feeling
I simply long for the sensation that I used to experience


I fucked up and broke the damn ceiling
I made mistakes and shattered the metaphorical barrier


I don't even know if I be wanting you to hear this song
I am unsure if I desire for you to listen to this song


I feel like in your eyes I am clearly wrong
I perceive that you view me as unquestionably incorrect


The difference between us is you really belong
The disparity between us is that you truly fit in


And I don't really have a place where I collaborate
I don't have a specific space where I collaborate with others


With other people cause my mother had a tragedy
Since my mother experienced a tragedy


And then I'm acting up and all the people mad at me
As a result, I behave poorly, resulting in others becoming angry with me


I'm sorry that I did not have a fucking family
I apologize for not having a supportive family


You cant laugh at me, I walk happily, like
You cannot ridicule me, as I continue to walk happily, as if nothing is wrong


But I don't know what they be saying
However, I am unaware of what others are saying


But I don't know what I'll do
Still, I am uncertain about how I will proceed


Bout how I feel 'bout you
In terms of my emotions towards you


Last time I tried to understand you
During our previous encounter when I attempted to comprehend you


You showed me sides that I could not handle
You revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with


But I really mean it, I'm not healing
But I genuinely mean it when I say that I am not recovering


I just miss when I get that feeling
I simply long for the sensation that I used to experience


You cant laugh at me, I walk happily, like
You cannot ridicule me, as I continue to walk happily, as if nothing is wrong


But I don't know what I'll do
However, I am uncertain about how I will proceed


Bout how I feel 'bout you
In terms of my emotions towards you


Last time I tried to understand you
During our previous encounter when I attempted to comprehend you


You showed me sides that I could not handle
You revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with


Last time I tried to understand you
During our previous encounter when I attempted to comprehend you


You showed me sides that I could not handle
You revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with


I don't know what I'll do
I am uncertain about how I will proceed


Bout how I feel 'bout you
Regarding my emotions towards you


Last time I tried to understand you
During our previous encounter when I attempted to comprehend you


You showed me sides that I could not handle
You revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with


I don't know what I'll do
I am uncertain about how I will proceed


Bout how I feel 'bout you
Regarding my emotions towards you


Last time I tried to understand you
During our previous encounter when I attempted to comprehend you


You showed me sides that I could not handle
You revealed aspects of yourself that were overwhelming and beyond my capacity to deal with




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Written by: Conner Hiemstra

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