Her
BETTY REED Lyrics
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This relationship can't fit three no
I know it's you not me it took too long for you to see
The weight you put on my shoulders
It took too long to get over
When I never saw you sober
Now you're coming over, I’m trying to get closure
Yeah baby you got in too deep
And now it's time to reap what you sow
Babe, I know I've turned ghost
Cause baby you chose her over me
I'm happy that it's over
And I'm glad that you are sober
But you chose her over me
And now I'm gone
Now I’m gone
I've got better things to do yeah
Then party around with you no
Babe, I'm not trying to be rude
But I'm not in the goddamn mood
I gave you a chance, not just one
You'd let me down when you'd run
Back into her arms baby, you were crazy
Trying to get hazy
You chose her over me
Yeah baby you got in too deep
And now it's time to reap what you sow
Babe, I know I've turned ghost
Cause baby you chose her over me
And baby, I’m happy that it's over
And I'm glad that you are sober
But you chose her over me
And now I'm gone
Now I’m gone
You chose her over me
Yeah baby you got in too deep
And now it's time to reap what you sow
Babe, I know I've turned ghost
Cause baby you chose her over me
And baby, I’m happy that it's over
And I'm glad that you are sober
But you chose her over me
You chose her over me
You chose her over me
The lyrics to "Her" by Betty Reed depict a narrator who has been in a tumultuous relationship where their partner continuously chose another person over them. The singer expresses their frustration and hurt over being disregarded and mistreated. They waited patiently for their partner to realize their mistake and choose them, but it took too long for them to see the weight they put on the singer's shoulders. The partner's constant prioritization of the other person led to the singer feeling neglected and pushed aside. Despite the singer's efforts to give the partner chances and support, they were repeatedly let down as the partner kept going back to the other person, engaging in reckless behavior.
Ultimately, the singer reaches a breaking point and decides to move on. They state that they have better things to do than to continue partying and being with someone who constantly chooses someone else. They acknowledge that it's time for the partner to face the consequences of their actions and "reap what you sow." Despite feeling relieved that the relationship is over and glad that the partner is now sober, the singer laments the fact that the partner ultimately chose the other person over them, leaving them feeling like a ghost, invisible and forgotten.
Overall, the lyrics of "Her" convey a sense of disappointment, frustration, and a desire for closure from a one-sided relationship where the singer's feelings were constantly overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited patiently yeah
I have been waiting patiently for you, but it seems like you are not capable of being in a relationship with both me and her at the same time.
This relationship can't fit three no
Our relationship cannot work with three people involved.
I know it's you not me it took too long for you to see
I understand that it is your fault, not mine, for not realizing earlier that you should choose between me and her.
The weight you put on my shoulders
The burden and pressure you have placed on me.
It took too long to get over
It took me a long time to move on from the pain you caused.
When I never saw you sober
I never experienced you being in a clear and sober state of mind.
Now you're coming over, I’m trying to get closure
Now that you want to see me, I am trying to find closure and a resolution to our past.
You chose her over me
You made the decision to be with her instead of me.
Yeah baby you got in too deep
You became too involved and committed to her.
And now it's time to reap what you sow
Now you must face the consequences of your actions.
Babe, I know I've turned ghost
I know I have disappeared and become a ghostly presence in your life.
Cause baby you chose her over me
Because you made the decision to prioritize her over me, baby.
I'm happy that it's over
I am content and relieved that our relationship is now finished.
And I'm glad that you are sober
I am pleased that you are no longer under the influence and are clear-headed.
But you chose her over me
However, you still made the choice to be with her instead of me.
And now I'm gone
And now I have left and moved on from you.
I've got better things to do yeah
I have more important and fulfilling things to focus on instead of partying with you.
Then party around with you no
Rather than spending time partying with you, I have chosen a different path.
Babe, I'm not trying to be rude
Darling, I am not intending to be impolite or offensive.
But I'm not in the goddamn mood
However, I am not in the damn mood for your presence or games.
I gave you a chance, not just one
I provided you with multiple opportunities to make things right.
You'd let me down when you'd run
But you continuously disappointed me and let me down whenever you went back to her.
Back into her arms baby, you were crazy
Returning to her embrace, my dear, you were acting foolish and irrational.
Trying to get hazy
Attempting to cloud your mind and escape reality through various means.
You chose her over me
You made the decision to be with her instead of me.
And baby, I’m happy that it's over
And darling, I am content and relieved that our relationship has come to an end.
And I'm glad that you are sober
And I am pleased that you are no longer under the influence and have a clear mind.
But you chose her over me
However, you still made the choice to prioritize her over me.
And now I'm gone
And now I have left and moved on from you.
You chose her over me
You made the decision to be with her instead of me.
You chose her over me
You made the decision to be with her instead of me.
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Written by: Taylor Dill
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