By 2017, several of Cutler's songs (including "Your Shirt") garnered numerous streams and led to collaborations that year with acts like Louis The Child ("Slow Down Love"), ayokay ("The Shine"), Kidswaste ("Tonight"), and Kasbo ("Found You"). She signed a record deal with Ultra Records in late 2017 and released her first EP, "Snow In October". After touring with Quinn XCII in early 2018, Cutler released two independent mixtapes, "Sleeping With Roses" and "Sleeping With Roses II." She also went on her first two nationwide headlining tours in support of each mixtape, both of which sold out in advance.
In March 2019, she signed to Republic Records and released a joint EP, "brent", with friend and label-mate Jeremy Zucker shortly after. The EP features the single "you were good to me", which they performed live on The Today Show. It was also pressed on a limited edition white vinyl through the retailer Urban Outfitters. It was limited to a run of 1000 copies pressed. In May 2019, Cutler collaborated with Kygo on the single, "Not OK". It became her third collaboration (after "Slow Down Love" and "The Shine") to appear on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, peaking at number 9.
In late 2019, Cutler began releasing new singles, including "How To Be Human" and "Lucky" (featuring Alexander 23). Along with "Sad Tonight", the songs served as the primary singles for her debut studio album, How To Be Human, released on January 17, 2020 by Republic Records. On January 23, 2020 she performed the lead single, "Sad Tonight", on Late Night With Seth Meyers. That song became Cutler's first entry on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart, peaking at number 32 in March 2020. In April 2020, she was featured alongside Quinn XCII on the Louis The Child track, "Little Things".
Cutler was also slated to perform at Coachella 2020, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, she released a version of her song "Crazier Things" which features Noah Kahan.
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If I Hadn't Met You
Chelsea Cutler Lyrics
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Would I be all alone?
Hiding in my bedroom
Living life through a phone
I'm scared of everything and everyone
Everything I haven't done yet
My head is in its own
I was a dreamer but I hit my ceiling
I lie awake stone cold most evenings
Hit the bleachers instead of playing
'Cause I gave up when it got frustrating
Then you find someone in your bed
Who doesn't hate the things that go on in your head
And out of everybody else that I met, it's you
You, if I didn't have you
I don't think I'd even leave my home
Wouldn't have no place to go, go
You, if I didn't have you
I don't think I'd be the same
I won't ever let you, let you go, go
If I hadn't met you
Would I lie through my teeth
Hiding all the rest
You got the best part of me
I'm scared of lettin' anybody get
Close enough to have regrets
I get if you wanna go
I was a dreamer but I hit my ceiling
I lie awake stone cold most evenings
Hit the bleachers instead of playing
'Cause I gave up when it got frustrating
Then you find someone in your bed
Who doesn't hate the things that go on in your head
And out of everybody else that I met, it's you, ooh
You, if I didn't have you
I don't think I'd even leave my home
Wouldn't have no place to go, go
You, if I didn't have you
I don't think I'd be the same
I won't ever let you, let you go, go
I bet he's so tired of me
All the demons in my head are blinding me
There's a wall between myself and who I'm tryna be
Now I don't know how to function in society
One, two, three medications
Just so I can have a fucking normal conversation
I sleep better when I've been sedated
I'm scared of everybody else and I hate it
You, if I didn't have you
I don't (I don't) think I'd even leave my home (my home)
Wouldn't have no place to go, go
You, if I didn't have you
I don't (I don't) think I'd be the same
I won't (I won't) ever let you, let you go, go, oh
The lyrics of Chelsea Cutler's song "If I Hadn't Met You" explore the impact that a significant other has had on the singer's life and mental well-being. The song depicts a sense of loneliness and isolation that the singer felt before meeting this person.
In the first verse, the lyrics convey a feeling of being alone and disconnected from the world. The singer describes hiding in their bedroom and living life through a phone, suggesting a lack of social interaction and a reliance on virtual connections. The line "I'm scared of everything and everyone" reflects a general sense of anxiety and fear.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggles with their own limitations and ambitions. The line "I was a dreamer but I hit my ceiling" expresses a sense of being held back by their own circumstances or self-doubt. The singer also implies a tendency to give up easily, as indicated by the line "I gave up when it got frustrating."
The chorus highlights the importance of this person in the singer's life. They suggest that without this person, they would be stuck at home and have no reason to leave. The lyrics emphasize the significance of their presence, emphasizing that they would not be the same without them.
In the bridge, the lyrics take a more introspective turn. The singer reveals their struggles with mental health, mentioning the presence of "demons in my head" and feeling blinded by them. The line "There's a wall between myself and who I'm tryna be" represents a barrier preventing the singer from fully embracing their desired self. They express a reliance on medications to function and a fear of others.
Overall, the lyrics of "If I Hadn't Met You" convey a story of finding solace and understanding in a significant other's presence. The song captures the singer's journey from loneliness and self-doubt to a place of security and acceptance. It explores themes of mental health struggles, the importance of human connection, and the transformative power of love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
If I hadn't met you
Without having met you, my life would be completely different
Would I be all alone?
Would I feel lonely and isolated?
Hiding in my bedroom
Avoiding the world and staying withdrawn
Living life through a phone
Interacting with the world primarily through technology
I'm scared of everything and everyone
I have fear towards everything and everyone
Everything I haven't done yet
The things I haven't experienced or accomplished
My head is in its own
My thoughts and concerns are consuming me
I was a dreamer but I hit my ceiling
I had aspirations, but I felt limited and couldn't progress
I lie awake stone cold most evenings
I spend nights awake, feeling emotionless and numb
Hit the bleachers instead of playing
Choosing to watch from the sidelines instead of participating
'Cause I gave up when it got frustrating
I lost motivation and quit when faced with difficulties
Then you find someone in your bed
Discovering someone who supports and comforts you
Who doesn't hate the things that go on in your head
Someone who accepts and understands your inner thoughts
And out of everybody else that I met, it's you
You stand out amongst all the people I've encountered
I don't think I'd even leave my home
I wouldn't have the motivation to step outside
Wouldn't have no place to go, go
I would feel lost with nowhere to go
I don't think I'd be the same
I believe I would have a different identity
I won't ever let you, let you go, go
I will never allow you to leave my life
Would I lie through my teeth
Would I deceive and hide the truth?
Hiding all the rest
Concealing the parts of me that I'm not proud of
You got the best part of me
You have the most genuine and valuable side of me
I'm scared of lettin' anybody get
I'm afraid of allowing anyone to get
Close enough to have regrets
Close to the point where regrets might arise
I get if you wanna go
I understand if you want to leave
I bet he's so tired of me
I'm sure he's exhausted from dealing with me
All the demons in my head are blinding me
The inner struggles and negative thoughts are overwhelming me
There's a wall between myself and who I'm tryna be
I face a barrier between my current self and the person I want to become
Now I don't know how to function in society
I feel lost and uncertain about fitting into society
One, two, three medications
I rely on multiple medications
Just so I can have a fucking normal conversation
To be able to communicate without difficulty or inhibition
I sleep better when I've been sedated
My sleep improves when I'm under the influence of sedatives
I'm scared of everybody else and I hate it
I fear and despise interacting with everyone else
I don't (I don't) think I'd even leave my home (my home)
I seriously doubt I would step foot out of my house
Wouldn't have no place to go, go
I would feel completely adrift, with no destination
I don't (I don't) think I'd be the same
I genuinely believe I would be a different person
I won't (I won't) ever let you, let you go, go, oh
I will never allow you to leave my life, no matter what
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chelsea Emily Cutler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chaosdromanah
Imagine if Chelsea , Astrid S & Sasha Sloan collab
Khushi Jakhar
Ah…. Wud love it…..
hope this comes true….
Alyen Bautista
(2)
Carissa Edna putri
That would be so awesome
sambulelo ngwenyama95
then kygo produces the track
Helene Baca
Absolutely in love with this song 😍🥰❤️
Amanda Kay
This is such a beautiful love song
chase.
"My bed is so tired of me
All the demons in my head are lying to me
There’s a war between myself and who I’m tryna be
Now I don’t know how to function in society"
Mia
Perfect szn for these songs to drop ❤️💯 been following you since 2018! You’re amazing girl
Mikai Ezaki
your verses feel like winter and something warm in my hands