So What
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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I thought my faith was gone and I was left so blind
I put my bench on falling still a step behind
Underneath that bridge when we wrote our names
Wander if it still there and have a chance to met you

But that feeling to be with someone how means it
To give me some kind of reason
To walk throw the fire,
(To walk throw the fire)
'Cause I need it something I could believe in
You and I was no near but we drifted apart

So what, so what I know I'll be alright
So what, so what but when I close my eyes
I don't wanna let you, I don't wanna let, I don't wanna let you go

I use to dream out loud
I use to midnight dance
Lost a couple lovers
Lost my calm and sense
Thou the water rises, thou the bridges burn
I know that I can love again 'cause from you I've learn

But that feeling to be with someone how means it
To give me some kind of reason
To walk throw the fire,
(To walk throw the fire)
'Cause I need it something I could believe in
You and I was no near but we drifted apart

So what, so what I know I'll be alright
So what, so what but when I close my eyes
I don't wanna let you, I don't wanna let, I don't wanna let you go

So what, so what I know I'll be alright
So what, so what but when I close my eyes
I don't wanna let you, I don't wanna let, I don't wanna let you go

I wish tomorrow would come a little slower




Wish that you would come a little closer tonight
Just for tonight, ooh, ooh yeah

Overall Meaning

"So What" is a song by Boyz II Men about moving on from a past relationship while still holding onto memories of the person they once loved. The lyrics are emotive and describe the feelings associated with a broken relationship. The singer talks about their faith being gone and feeling blind to the future after the breakup. They find solace in the memories of being with their previous partner and being able to remember the special moments they shared together, such as writing their names underneath a bridge. The singer acknowledges that, although the relationship is over, they still want to hold onto the person they loved.


In the second verse, the singer talks about their journey after the relationship ended. They went through a period of loss where they lost lovers and their sense of calm. However, they have also learned from the relationship, and this has made it easier for them to love again. They still have moments where they long for their previous partner, but they try to remind themselves that they will be alright. The bridge talks about the singer's desire for their lover to be closer, even if it's just for one night.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought my faith was gone and I was left so blind
I felt completely lost and without direction in life.


I put my bench on falling still a step behind
I was hesitant to move forward and feel like I was stuck in one place.


Underneath that bridge when we wrote our names
I remember a time when things were simpler and more carefree.


Wander if it still there and have a chance to met you
I wonder if that bridge still exists and if I could ever meet up with someone I care about there.


But that feeling to be with someone how means it
I long to be with someone who genuinely cares for me.


To give me some kind of reason
I need a reason to keep pushing through life when things get tough.


To walk throw the fire, (To walk throw the fire)
I need to face challenges head on and not be afraid to take risks.


'Cause I need it something I could believe in
I need to have faith in something or someone to keep me going.


You and I was no near but we drifted apart
The person I care about is no longer near me and I feel like we've grown apart.


So what, so what I know I'll be alright
I'll be okay even if things don't work out the way I want them to.


But when I close my eyes
Even though I know I'll be okay, it's hard to let go of my feelings for that person.


I don't wanna let you, I don't wanna let, I don't wanna let you go
I don't want to let go of the person I care about.


I use to dream out loud
I used to have big dreams and aspirations.


I use to midnight dance
I used to live life to the fullest and not care about what anyone thought.


Lost a couple lovers
I've had my heart broken a few times and it's been a rough road.


Lost my calm and sense
I've felt completely out of sorts and not like myself at times.


Thou the water rises, thou the bridges burn
Even though things get tough and obstacles come my way, I'll keep pushing through.


I know that I can love again 'cause from you I've learn
I've learned from my experiences and know that I can love and care for someone again.


I wish tomorrow would come a little slower
I wish I could slow down time and savor the present moment.


Wish that you would come a little closer tonight
I wish the person I care about could be with me right now.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JENNIFER DECILVEO, JOHN HENRY RYAN

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