Disappear
Brittany Bookout Lyrics


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Slippin' through your
Fingertips
Weighing heavy
On your mind
Love you
Hate you
This is it
Are we even
Worth a fight
Give me just enough
To make me think that you're the one
Because we fit so right
Taking full advantage
That I'm trusting what you're saying
But I know your type
Oh you keep me
Hanging on to the edge
To control me
Pretending like you know me
Time to put you to the test
Boy I think you forget
I won't wait around forever
Don't you know you better
Show me that you care
Before I disappear
Frozen shoulder
Social climb
Every girl thinks
You're their guy
Picking up my frequency
Only static when you leave
Give me just enough
To make me think that you're the one
Because we fit so right
Taking full advantage
That I'm trusting what you're saying
But I know your type
Oh you keep me
Hanging on to the edge
To control me
Pretending like you know me
Time to put you to the test
Boy I think you forget
I won't wait around forever
Don't you know you better
Show me that you care
Before I disappear
I'm defying all your odds
But you hesitate
'Cause you can't get a grip
On what you're feeling
So back and forth
And around we go
With the you just get me's
If it's when we're alone
It's what keeps me on the edge
But I think I kind of like it
Playing way too cool
'Cause it's better if I hide it
And I'll fight it
Fading into the black
But with a single touch
You'll have me crawling right back
Give me just enough
To make me think that you're the one
Because we fit so right
Taking full advantage
That I'm trusting what you're saying
But I know your type
Oh you keep me
Hanging on to the edge
To control me
Pretending like you know me
Time to put you to the test
Boy I think you forget
I won't wait around forever
Don't you know you better
Show me that you care




Before I disappear
Uh-huh-Uh-huh

Overall Meaning

In "Disappear" by Brittany Bookout, the lyrics convey a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The first paragraph highlights the back-and-forth nature of the relationship, with the person slipping through the singer's fingers and weighing heavily on their mind. The singer expresses conflicting emotions of love and hate, questioning whether the relationship is even worth fighting for. Despite this uncertainty, the person gives just enough to make the singer believe they are the one, relying on the compatibility they feel together.


The second paragraph delves into the manipulative nature of the person. They take advantage of the singer's trust, pretending to know them and keeping them hanging on to the edge. The singer realizes the person's true intentions and acknowledges their type - someone who plays games and tries to control others. The singer decides it's time to put the person to the test, as they forget that the singer won't wait around forever. They demand evidence that the person truly cares before disappearing from their life.


The third paragraph describes the person as a player, someone who is desired by many girls. The singer feels like just another frequency picked up by the person, but static and uncertainty surround their interactions. Once again, the person gives enough to keep the singer enticed and on the edge, but the singer admits to enjoying this precarious position. They choose to play it cool and hide their true feelings, fighting against the person's hold on them.


The final paragraph reveals the singer's struggle with their attraction to the person. They feel themselves fading into the background, losing their sense of self. However, a single touch from the person has the power to bring them crawling back. Despite their conflicted emotions, the singer recognizes the need for the person to show genuine care and make an effort in the relationship. The song ends with the emphasis on the singer's demand for proof that the person truly values them.


Overall, "Disappear" explores the dynamics of a love-hate relationship where trust is constantly tested. The lyrics encapsulate the singer's realization of the person's manipulative nature and their decision to demand more from the relationship before potentially disappearing.


Line by Line Meaning

Slippin' through your fingertips
Being ignored or neglected by the person you're interested in


Weighing heavy on your mind
Causing a significant amount of stress and worry in your thoughts


Love you, hate you, this is it
Experiencing conflicting emotions towards someone, unsure if the relationship is worth pursuing


Are we even worth a fight
Questioning if the relationship is worth the effort and conflict


Give me just enough to make me think that you're the one
Providing small gestures or moments of connection to make me believe we have a future together


Because we fit so right
Feeling a strong sense of compatibility with each other


Taking full advantage that I'm trusting what you're saying
Exploiting my trust and vulnerability to manipulate the situation


But I know your type
Being aware of your manipulative tendencies and patterns


Oh you keep me hanging on to the edge
Continuously keeping me in a state of uncertainty and emotional instability


To control me
Using your actions and words to manipulate and exert power over me


Pretending like you know me
Trying to create a false sense of intimacy and connection


Time to put you to the test
Challenging and evaluating your true intentions and feelings


Boy I think you forget
You seem to overlook or disregard important aspects of our relationship


I won't wait around forever
I won't indefinitely wait for you to show me that you value and care about me


Don't you know you better
You should realize that it's in your best interest


Show me that you care
Demonstrate genuine care and concern for me


Before I disappear
Before I give up and move on from this relationship


Frozen shoulder
A metaphor for feeling ignored and emotionally distant


Social climb
Being seen as a desirable partner by many people


Every girl thinks you're their guy
You have a reputation for gaining attention and interest from many women


Picking up my frequency
Noticing and responding to my emotional signals and needs


Only static when you leave
Feeling a lack of connection and communication when you're not around


I'm defying all your odds
Going against your expectations and preconceived notions about me


But you hesitate 'cause you can't get a grip on what you're feeling
You're unsure and confused about your emotions, causing you to hold back


So back and forth and around we go
Engaging in a cycle of uncertainty and indecision in our relationship


With the 'you just get me's
Finding comfort and understanding in the moments when we connect on a deeper level


If it's when we're alone
These moments of connection mostly occur when we're in private, away from external influences


It's what keeps me on the edge
These glimpses of intimacy and understanding keep me emotionally invested and uncertain


But I think I kind of like it
Despite the emotional turmoil, I find some strange enjoyment or excitement in the unpredictability


Playing way too cool 'cause it's better if I hide it
Acting detached and nonchalant to protect myself from getting hurt or rejected


And I'll fight it
I'll continue to resist and struggle with my emotions


Fading into the black
Slowly losing my sense of self and identity in this relationship


But with a single touch
With just a small act of affection or intimacy


You'll have me crawling right back
I'll succumb to my emotions and come back to you, no matter how much I try to resist


Uh-huh-Uh-huh
Indicating agreement or acknowledgment




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Kellim, Brittany Bookout

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