For Sure
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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Six in the morning, can I hold you?
Are we done talking? Do we have to?

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
Got to know for sure
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)

Now I know what you want
But it's too late (hey, hey, ah ah)
Trying to bring the color of loving
But it won't take (hey, hey, hey)

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
Got to know for sure
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure

I was thinking we were over
(Da da da da, da da da da)
Ahh!
I was thinking we were over
(Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da)
I was thinking we were over
Ahh!
(Da da da da, da da da da)




(Hey, hey, ah ah!)
I was thinking we were over

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Carly Rae Jepsen's song "For Sure," she portrays a sense of confusion and uncertainty in a relationship. The repeated lines of "I've been thinking, we were over, I've been thinking, got to know for sure" suggest a constant internal struggle and doubt about the status of the relationship. The mention of it being six in the morning sets the scene of a moment of vulnerability and deep contemplation, as the singer grapples with the need for clarity and closure.


The lyrics also touch upon the reluctance to let go completely, as seen in the lines "Now I know what you want, but it's too late, trying to bring the color of loving but it won't take." This conveys a sense of longing and a desire to salvage what remains of the relationship, even though it may be beyond repair. The theme of missed opportunities and the inability to turn back time is reflected in these lines, adding a layer of melancholy to the song.


The repetition of the phrase "I've been thinking, got to know for sure" reinforces the idea of the singer's inner turmoil and the urgent need for clarity. The use of the refrain throughout the song creates a sense of emotional intensity and desperation, highlighting the significance of reaching a definitive conclusion in the relationship. The uncertainty and confusion conveyed in the lyrics capture the complexity of human emotions and the challenging nature of navigating romantic entanglements.


Overall, "For Sure" by Carly Rae Jepsen delves into the complexities of relationships, the struggle to find closure, and the bittersweet realization of moving on. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a moment of introspection and the inner conflict that arises when faced with the possibility of letting go. Through its introspective tone and poignant reflections, the song captures the universal themes of love, loss, and the quest for certainty in the tumultuous journey of relationships.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Jonnali Mikaela Parmenius, Patrik Jens Berger

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@migs_19

Six in the morning, can I hold you?
Are we done talking? Do we have to?

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
Got to know for sure
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)

Now I know what you want
But it's too late (Ayy, ayy, ah-ah)
Trying to bring the color of loving
But it won't take (Ayy, ayy, ayy)

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
Got to know for sure
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)

I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure
I've been thinking, we were over
I've been thinking, got to know for sure

I was thinking we were over
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
Ahh!
I was thinking we were over
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
I was thinking we were over
Ahh!
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Ayy, ayy, ah-ah!)
I was thinking we were over



All comments from YouTube:

@FlawlessKevin

Very different! Idk why but it kinda reminds me of Moana haha

@TheNationalRealEstatePost

its better than anything

@hoemogenic

I can't get over this STELLAR TRACK.
The afrikaan influence, the tribal chant, the 12 inch 80's mix outro UGH HER MIND

@bsmith3095

hoemogenic இ her producer’s mind

@buzzcutseason142

@@bsmith3095 she's most likely still the one laying out the vision but go off i guess

@fa2lemuelm2

This song then Party for One as last pieces for the album makes it feel much sadder, especially since it starts with Julien which Carly says is the heart of Dedicated. I loved it

@wpbn5613

But at least PFO is somewhat optimistic unlike Real Love which is plain anguish

@SUBLIMERENCE

keep away says hi…

@ithinksamknows7549

The production on this track is fire

@carlosbrandao1756

Bloodyshy & Avant are still game <3

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