Caught Up
Chloe Minogue Lyrics


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Every night I call you up
You tell me to get off the phone
You tell me I should go
Anytime you'd say "what's up"
I'd listen but I know that I would fall for all your lies

But what if i just go
Leave you all alone
I don't wan't to let you back in at all
I don't wan't to say I'm sorry cause
I don't wan't to have you there by my side
I don't wan't to have you stay the night
I don't wan't to take the risk that i'll fall
I don't want to worry about you at all

Oh I can't believe I got so caught up with you
The worst part is I, I understand you thought I kept you in the dark
I wasn't trying to hurt you
I'll always care about you even if I don't want to

I know that i can't erase the thought of you
But i can get over you
I know that i can come around it just takes time
I've moved on and that's fine

What if I just go
Leave you all alone
I don't wan't to let you back in at all
I don't wan't to say I'm sorry cause
I dunno wan't to have you there by my side
I dunno wan't to have you stay the night
I don't wan't to take the risk that I'll fall
I don't wan't to worry about you all

Oh I can't believe I got so caught up with you
The worst part is I, Iunderstand you thought I kept you in the dark
I wasn't trying to hurt you
I'll always care about you even if I don't want to

It's okay baby I know it's about time
It's okay baby I know it's about time
It's okay baby I know it's about time
It's time I drive away

Oh I can't believe I got so caught up with you
The worst part is I, I understand you thought I kept you in the dark
I wasn't trying to hurt you
I'll always care about you even if I don't want to

(Oh I can't believe)
I'll always care about you
(The worst part is I)
Even if i don't want to
(Kept you in the dark)
I'll always care about you




(I'll always care about you)
Even if i don't wanna

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Kylie Minogue's song "Caught Up" appear to capture the feelings of being entangled in a complicated and emotionally draining relationship. The singer describes a scenario where they repeatedly reach out to the other person, only to be met with rejection and indifference. Despite being aware of the other person's manipulative behavior and falsehoods, the singer finds themselves unable to break free from the hold this person has on them.


The repeated refrain of "What if I just go, leave you all alone" reflects the internal struggle the singer is facing between wanting to distance themselves from the toxic relationship and feeling conflicted about the emotional attachment they still harbor. They express a desire to move on and not be burdened by the presence of this person in their life, acknowledging the need to prioritize their own well-being and emotional health.


The chorus of the song highlights the realization of being "caught up" in the intensity of the relationship, acknowledging the hurt and confusion caused by the disconnect between their intentions and the other person's perception. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of breaking free from the emotional ties that bind them to this person, even if they don't necessarily want to continue caring for them.


As the song progresses, there is a sense of acceptance and resignation as the singer acknowledges the need to let go and move forward, even though the lingering feelings and memories of the relationship may not easily fade. The repeated reassurance that they will always care about the other person, despite not wanting to, reveals the complexity and depth of emotions involved in letting go of someone who has had a significant impact on their life.


Overall, "Caught Up" delves into the themes of toxic relationships, emotional turmoil, and the struggle to break free from a destructive connection while still harboring conflicting feelings of care and attachment. The lyrics showcase a journey of self-realization and the courage needed to prioritize self-care and healing, even in the face of emotional complexity.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I call you up
I reach out to you regularly, hoping for connection


You tell me to get off the phone
You push me away, avoiding deeper conversations


You tell me I should go
You hint that I should leave, indicating a lack of interest


Anytime you'd say 'what's up'
Whenever you ask how I am or what's new


I'd listen but I know that I would fall for all your lies
I pay attention to you, but I am aware of your deceitful words


But what if i just go
But what if I decide to walk away


Leave you all alone
Leave you behind and be on my own


I don't want to let you back in at all
I have no desire to welcome you back into my life


I don't want to say I'm sorry cause
I don't want to apologize because


I don't want to have you there by my side
I don't want you to be with me physically or emotionally


I don't want to have you stay the night
I don't want you to spend the night with me


I don't want to take the risk that i'll fall
I don't want to risk falling for you again


I don't want to worry about you at all
I don't want to have any concerns or anxieties related to you


Oh I can't believe I got so caught up with you
I'm amazed at how entangled I became with you


The worst part is I, I understand you thought I kept you in the dark
I realize you believed I kept secrets from you


I wasn't trying to hurt you
My actions weren't meant to harm you


I'll always care about you even if I don't want to
I'll still have feelings for you even if I try not to


It's okay baby I know it's about time
It's alright, I acknowledge that it's time to move on


It's time I drive away
It's time for me to let go and move forward




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Written by: Chloe Minogue

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