Issues
Bops Lyrics

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I'm jealous, I'm overzealous
When I'm down I get real down
When I'm up I don't come down
I get angry, baby, believe me
I could work with you just like that
And I could leave just as fast

But you don't judge me

'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
No, you don't judge me
'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory, of all our problems

'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues
And one of them is how bad I need you

You do things on purpose
You get mad and you break things
Feel bad, try to fix things
But you're perfect, poorly wired circuit
And got hands like an ocean
Push you out, pull you back in

'Cause you don't judge me
'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
No, you don't judge me
'Cause you see it from the same point of view

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory, of all our problems

'Cause we got the kind of brain it takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues
And one of them is how bad I need you

I got issues, you got 'em too
And one of them is how bad I need you
I got issues, you got 'em too

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory, of all our problems

'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues (I got)
And one of them is how bad I need you (You got 'em too)

Yeah, I got issues (I got issues)
And one of them is how bad I need you

Overall Meaning

In Bops's song "Issues," the lyrics portray a complex relationship where both individuals acknowledge and embrace their flaws and insecurities. The singer expresses feelings of jealousy and being overzealous, admitting that they can experience extreme highs and lows. They also mention getting angry and having the ability to both work with someone easily and leave just as quickly. Despite these issues, the singer emphasizes that judgment is not present in the relationship. They imply that if one were to judge the other, they would reciprocate, emphasizing the importance of understanding and acceptance.

The chorus reveals that both individuals in the relationship have their own issues. However, they are willing to share and support each other through them. The lyrics use the metaphor of basking in the glory of their problems, suggesting that they find strength in their shared vulnerabilities. They claim to have the kind of love that can solve any problem they face together. The singer admits that one of their issues is their strong dependence on the other person, conveying a deep longing and vulnerability for their presence.

Overall, "Issues" delves into the complexities of a relationship, highlighting the honesty, acceptance, and understanding necessary to navigate through each other's flaws and insecurities. It portrays a love that can overcome obstacles and find strength in embracing imperfections.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm jealous, I'm overzealous
I often feel jealous and overly enthusiastic

When I'm down I get real down
When I'm feeling low, I become extremely depressed

When I'm up I don't come down
When I'm feeling happy, I don't let myself be brought down

I get angry, baby, believe me
I can easily become angry, so trust me on that

I could work with you just like that
I am capable of working with you effortlessly

And I could leave just as fast
And I am also capable of leaving just as quickly

But you don't judge me
But you don't criticize or pass judgment on me

'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
Because if you did, I would also pass judgment on you

No, you don't judge me
No, you refrain from judging me

'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
Because if you did, I would also pass judgment on you

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
Because I have problems, but you also have your own

So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
So share your problems with me, and I'll share mine with you

Bask in the glory, of all our problems
Find joy in the multitude of our problems

'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Because we possess the love that is capable of solving them

Yeah, I got issues
Yes, I have problems

And one of them is how bad I need you
And one of my problems is how desperately I need you

You do things on purpose
You deliberately do things

You get mad and you break things
You become angry and end up breaking objects

Feel bad, try to fix things
You feel remorseful and attempt to fix the situation

But you're perfect, poorly wired circuit
But despite your flaws, you are still perfect in your own way

And got hands like an ocean
And you possess hands that are vast and powerful

Push you out, pull you back in
I distance myself from you, only to draw you back in

'Cause you don't judge me
Because you don't criticize or pass judgment on me

'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
Because if you did, I would also pass judgment on you

No, you don't judge me
No, you refrain from judging me

'Cause you see it from the same point of view
Because you perceive things from the same perspective

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
Because I have problems, but you also have your own

So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
So share your problems with me, and I'll share mine with you

Bask in the glory, of all our problems
Find joy in the multitude of our problems

'Cause we got the kind of brain it takes to solve 'em
Because we possess the mindset needed to solve them

Yeah, I got issues
Yes, I have problems

And one of them is how bad I need you
And one of my problems is how desperately I need you

I got issues, you got 'em too
I have problems, and you have your own as well

And one of them is how bad I need you
And one of my problems is how desperately I need you

I got issues, you got 'em too
I have problems, and you have your own as well

'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
Because I have problems, but you also have your own

So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
So share your problems with me, and I'll share mine with you

Bask in the glory, of all our problems
Find joy in the multitude of our problems

'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Because we possess the love that is capable of solving them

Yeah, I got issues (I got)
Yes, I have problems

And one of them is how bad I need you (You got 'em too)
And one of my problems is how desperately I need you (You also have your own problems)

Yeah, I got issues (I got issues)
Yes, I have problems (I have problems)

And one of them is how bad I need you
And one of my problems is how desperately I need you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Benny Blanco, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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