To Be Loved
Bryde Lyrics


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Mislead
Justify the stones I bled
To believe the words you said
Those books I read

I don’t think you want it
Not enough, not enough
Take it or leave it
Give it up, give it up

But I think you need it
To feel, to feel loved

For gold
Always did what I was told
Now it’s got me by the throat
And it won’t let go

History can have me
Anyway she wants me
Baby its not easy its not enough
Maybe in the morning
When the truth is dawning on you




Baby its not easy
To feel loved.

Overall Meaning

In "To Be Loved," Bryde explores the complex and often confusing emotions that come with desiring someone's love and affection. The opening lines "Mislead/Justify the stones I bled/To believe the words you said/Those books I read" illustrate how the singer has put in significant effort and commitment to believing in the person they desire, even though they have been misled before. The singer has bled and sacrificed parts of themselves to try and get the love they crave.


The chorus goes on to show the conflicting emotions that the singer feels towards their desired love: "I don’t think you want it/Not enough, not enough/Take it or leave it/Give it up, give it up/But I think you need it/To feel, to feel loved." The singer is torn between their belief that the other person may not truly want them, but also recognizing that deep down, they perhaps do need the love that the singer can offer.


The second verse delves into the singer's past experiences, showing how they have always been obedient and followed rules in the hopes of pleasing others in their life. However, this compliance has now come back to haunt them, with the weight of their past decisions and expectations suffocating them. The final lines of the song "Maybe in the morning/When the truth is dawning on you/Baby, it’s not easy/To feel loved" show how difficult it can be to find love and affirmation, especially when others' feelings and intentions are not clear.


Line by Line Meaning

Mislead
Feeling deceived or misguided


Justify the stones I bled
Asking for an explanation for the hurt suffered due to actions taken


To believe the words you said
Trusting that what was said is true


Those books I read
The knowledge acquired from reading and seeking understanding


I don’t think you want it
Believing that the desired outcome is not truly wanted


Not enough, not enough
Lack of sufficient effort or desire


Take it or leave it
Decision to accept or reject the offer being presented


Give it up, give it up
Give in and let go of the desire for the offer being presented


But I think you need it
Believing that the desire for the offer is genuine


To feel, to feel loved
The end goal, the desire to feel loved


For gold
Doing something for material gain


Always did what I was told
Acting in accordance with expectations, without question


Now it’s got me by the throat
Being trapped or controlled by the outcomes of previous actions


And it won’t let go
The previous actions continue to have a hold on the current situation


History can have me
Past actions have determined the current outcome and reality


Anyway she wants me
The outcome is not in one's control, and is dependent on outside factors


Baby its not easy its not enough
The struggle to achieve the desired outcome despite challenges and lack of effort


Maybe in the morning
Hoping that with time and reflection, there will be a change or realization


When the truth is dawning on you
The realization of the truth and the impact of past actions


Baby its not easy
The acknowledgement of the struggle and difficulty of the situation


To feel loved
The ultimate desire and goal




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SARAH HOWELLS

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