Underappreciated
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

I remember when it all first began
I reminisce about the start of our relationship

We were tight right from the start
We had a strong connection right from the beginning

It wasn't long before you came on strong
You started showing strong feelings for me soon after we met

Trying hard to win my heart (trying to win it)
You put in a lot of effort to make me fall in love with you

I played hard to get but I couldn't help
I tried to resist your advances, but I couldn't help giving in

I gave up my ironing
I stopped doing other things to spend more time with you

You were thoughtful
You were considerate of my feelings

Careful not to hurt the relationship
You made sure to avoid doing anything that could harm our relationship

What happened to those days when
I miss the days when

You used to be compassionate
You used to be caring and empathetic towards me

Caring what I thought and said
You showed genuine interest in my thoughts and opinions

So attentive gentleman
You were such a courteous and attentive partner

Now it's hard to turn your head away from the TV set
You're always engrossed in watching TV and don't pay much attention to me

Taking me for granted lately
You've been neglecting me and not acknowledging my efforts

Frankly, it's gotta quit
Honestly, this behavior needs to stop

I feel under appreciated
I feel like my contributions to this relationship are not being recognized

Now girls help me out
Fellow women, lend me your support and understanding

'Cause you know what I'm talking about I say
You understand the feeling of being undervalued in a relationship, right?

I'm feeling underappreciated
I feel unacknowledged and devalued

For all the time and effort I have put in this commitment
After investing so much time and energy in this relationship

Back to the beginning, to the very beginning
Let's rewind to the start of our journey together

When our love was something new
When we were still in the early, exciting stages of our romance

Back when romance was important
When we both placed a high value on romantic gestures and intimacy

Not just another thing to do
It wasn't just something to check off our to-do lists

I was feeling high on love tonight
I was completely swept up in feelings of love and desire

Thought I never come back down
I thought these intense feelings would last forever

Now it seems that you and me
Now, it feels like we're both disconnected and not on the same page anymore

Have lost our solid ground
We've lost the foundation and stability that we used to have in our relationship

Half the time I realize
Most of the time, I realize

I seem to give more than I get
I put more effort and energy into the relationship than you do

Funny how things seem to change
It's ironic how things can change so much over time

After a few years commitment
After spending a few years in a committed relationship

Used to talk for hours on end
We used to have long conversations for endless hours

'Bout our dreams while we lay in bed
We would talk about our hopes and aspirations while lying in bed

How I missed those days when you stayed awake
I long for the days when you would stay up talking instead of falling asleep right away

Now you roll over and snore instead
Now, you just turn over and start snoring instead of engaging with me

Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
A vocal expression of frustration and disappointment

I miss those nice massages
I miss the affectionate back rubs and massages that you used to give me

The long for closeness
I long for the sense of closeness that we used to have

The way you talk
I miss the way you used to express your feelings and thoughts

How it turned me on
It used to arouse my desire and attraction towards you

The thoughtfulness and the sweetest lips
I miss your considerate gestures and the way you used to kiss me

I needed those days back
I yearn for the rekindling of our loving and romantic behavior