Emotional Rollercoaster
Chris Mhina Lyrics
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Waiting on you
I'm going insane, trying to restrain, my feelings for you
I know you got a man, but girl I don't believe it
Where's your man at, right when you need him?
We can't deny, baby I'm trying
But I think it's time you let him go
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
Up and down it's always the same
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
I don't wanna end, I don't wanna end,
I don't wanna end out with a broken heart, heart X 4
I just need to know, I just need to know
So what do you say, cause I really need to
Know if you are down, down, down, down, down
I'm taking a stand, cause you kinda of a sleeping
I just need to know right now, now, now, now, now,
I know you got a man, but girl I don't believe it
Where's your man at, box... Your feet up
We can't deny, baby I'm trying
But I think it's time you let him go
Cause I don't wanna push you away
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
Up and down it's always the same
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
I don't wanna end, I don't wanna end,
I don't wanna end out with a broken heart, heart X 4
You know it's crazy right?
We've been in this for too long now
Check it, 1
When a chick like you meet a fellow like me
And they meant to be like 2
But it's a whole lot... When another man's in between
Become 3, and that's a problem right there
So the drama increase, but what for
Tell me what is it for? Tell me what is it for?
Yeah, you know I really tried to explain you several times
What I feel
I guess this explains the...
Cause I don't wanna push you away
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
Up and down it's always the same
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
I don't wanna end, I don't wanna end,
I don't wanna end out with a broken heart, heart X 4
Cause I don't wanna push you away
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
Up and down it's always the same
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
I don't wanna end, I don't wanna end,
I don't wanna end out with a broken heart, heart X 4
The lyrics of Chris Mhina's "Emotional Rollercoaster" narrate a love that is stuck in limbo, with one partner being involved with someone else. The singer of the song is tired of playing games, and tired of waiting on the person they love. They try to suppress their feelings, but it becomes too much to handle, and they ultimately decide to take a stand and ask the person to make a decision. The singer is aware that the person they love has someone else, but they struggle to accept it and hope that they will leave their significant other. The song communicates a story of being stuck in a relationship that is not progressing, as the singer is experiencing an unstable emotional ride while being caught in a love triangle.
The lyrics cover a heart-wrenching topic of unrequited love, where the singer of the story is unable to control their emotions despite being aware of the lack of reciprocation. The lyrics illustrate how the singer has been struggling for too long, waiting for their love to make a decision that would finally set them free. The repetition of the phrase "emotional rollercoaster" reinforces the theme of an unstable relationship that questions the longevity of their love. The lyrics also express how the singer is walking on thin ice as their heart can be shattered into pieces in a single moment; the fear of ending up with a broken heart is repeatedly mentioned to emphasize the emotional burden of this situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of games, tired of waiting
I am exhausted from playing games and waiting for you.
Waiting on you
I am waiting for you to make a decision.
I'm going insane, trying to restrain, my feelings for you
It is driving me crazy trying to hold back my feelings for you.
I know you got a man, but girl I don't believe it
I am skeptical that you actually have a man.
Where's your man at, right when you need him?
Why is your man not around when you need him?
We can't deny, baby I'm trying
We cannot pretend that there is nothing between us, but I am trying to keep my distance.
But I think it's time you let him go
I believe it is time for you to move on from your current relationship.
Cause I don't wanna push you away
I do not want to do anything that would make you pull away from me.
I gotta get out of this, emotional rollercoaster
I need to get off of this ride of emotions.
Up and down it's always the same
This pattern of ups and downs is becoming too much to handle.
I don't wanna end out with a broken heart, heart X 4
I do not want to be heartbroken.
I just need to know, I just need to know
I need to know how you feel about me.
So what do you say, cause I really need to
Can you please give me an answer because I need to know.
I'm taking a stand, cause you kinda of a sleeping
I am standing up for myself because you seem to be indecisive.
Now, now, now, now, now
I want an answer from you now.
You know it's crazy right?
You must realize how chaotic this situation is.
When a chick like you meet a fellow like me
A girl like you and a guy like me seem like a perfect match.
And they meant to be like 2
We are meant to be together.
But it's a whole lot... When another man's in between
It is complicated when there is another man involved.
Become 3, and that's a problem right there
Having three people in the mix is causing issues.
So the drama increase, but what for
All of this drama is unnecessary.
Tell me what is it for? Tell me what is it for?
Can you tell me why we are dealing with so much drama?
Yeah, you know I really tried to explain you several times
I have tried explaining things to you multiple times.
What I feel
I have been trying to express my feelings to you.
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