2am
Brooke Simpson Lyrics


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Nobody told me
I'd be this lonely
Nobody told me
About 2 am

My mama warned me
About the brokenness
Although I get it just forget it
No words could do it justice

My daddy told me
About the tears I'd cry
Although I never did it expect
To be trading in a river for eyes

But No one prepares you for 2am
No
No one prepares you for 2am

When you're all alone
Just staring at the phone
Wishing someone would call
Though you don't wanna y'all at all
When you lean on the pain your in
Like it's your dearest friend
Oh how wish somebody warned me
About 2 am
Never again
Never again
No

I heard it's been said
If you love something
Maybe you should let it go
And if it comes back, that's how you know

But what if your love
Never does return
Be mature say nothing more?
Or just say it all
And watch bridges burn?

I wish someone told me about 2am
No
No one prepares you for 2am

When you're all alone
Just staring at the phone
Wishing someone would call
Though you don't wanna y'all at all
When you lean on the pain your in
Like it's your dearest friend
Oh how wish somebody warned me
About 2 am
Never again
Never again
No

Nobody told me
I'd be this lonely
Nobody told me
About 2 am
(Never again, never again)

No




Nobody told me about 2 am
(Never again, never again)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "2am" by Brooke Simpson speak of the loneliness and pain of being awake in the middle of the night with no one to talk to. The singer expresses that despite being warned about the pain and sadness that come with heartbreak, no one has ever prepared her for the feeling of emptiness that hits her at 2 am. She reflects on the advice of letting go of a love that does not return, but she wonders if she should say everything she feels and watch bridges burn.


The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness that is familiar to many people who have struggled with loss and heartbreak. The singer's search for someone to talk to, her reluctance to open up, and her inner turmoil are relatable to anyone who has had to confront their feelings of loneliness and pain. The refrain of "Nobody told me about 2 am" is a poignant reminder that despite all the warnings and advice, some experiences cannot be fully prepared for.


In conclusion, "2am" is a powerful song that captures the struggle of dealing with loss and heartbreak, and the isolation that can come with it. Brooke Simpson's raw vocals and emotional delivery make the song resonate with listeners on a deep level.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody told me
I didn't anticipate this feeling of loneliness


I'd be this lonely
I didn't expect to be alone like this


Nobody told me
I didn't know that


About 2 am
That 2 am would be such a hard time


My mama warned me
My mother gave me advice


About the brokenness
About the damage and sadness


Although I get it just forget it
Even though I understand, I want to ignore it


No words could do it justice
It's too difficult to describe


My daddy told me
My father advised me


About the tears I'd cry
About the sadness I'd feel


Although I never did expect
Even though I didn't think it could happen


To be trading in a river for eyes
To be crying so much


But No one prepares you for 2am
Nobody teaches you how hard 2 am can be


No
It's not true


No one prepares you for 2am
Nobody teaches you how hard 2 am can be


When you're all alone
When there is nobody else around


Just staring at the phone
Looking at the phone, hoping it will ring


Wishing someone would call
Wanting somebody to contact you


Though you don't wanna y'all at all
But you don't want to talk to anyone


When you lean on the pain your in
When you use your pain as support


Like it's your dearest friend
Like it's the only thing you have left


Oh how wish somebody warned me
I really wish I had known


Never again
I don't want to feel like this anymore


Never again
I don't want to feel like this anymore


No
It's not true


I heard it's been said
I've heard people say


If you love something
If you care about someone or something


Maybe you should let it go
Perhaps you should give it up


And if it comes back, that's how you know
If it returns, then it's meant to be


But what if your love
But what happens if you care about something


Never does return
And it never comes back


Be mature say nothing more?
Should you just act grown up and not say anything else?


Or just say it all
Or should you speak your feelings?


And watch bridges burn?
Even though it may cause problems?


I wish someone told me about 2am
I really wish somebody had warned me


No
It's not true


No one prepares you for 2am
Nobody teaches you how hard 2 am can be


(Never again, never again)
(I don't want to feel like this anymore)


Nobody told me
I didn't know that


I'd be this lonely
I didn't anticipate this feeling of loneliness


Nobody told me
I didn't know that


About 2 am
That 2 am would be such a hard time


(Never again, never again)
(I don't want to feel like this anymore)


No
It's not true


Nobody told me about 2 am
I didn't know how hard 2 am could be


(Never again, never again)
(I don't want to feel like this anymore)




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Written by: Brooke Simpson

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