1. Cleo (Joan… Read Full Bio ↴The are at least four artists that call themself Cleo.
1. Cleo (Joanna Klepko, June 25, 1983) is a Polish singer, who represented Poland at Eurovision 2014 along with Donatan performing "My Słowianie".
2. Cleo (Cleo Pires Ayrosa Galvão, October 2, 1982) is a Brazilian actress and singer, who has released her first EP "Jungle Kid" on March, 2018.
3. Cleo, real name Mirjam Nathalie Missaoui born on September 5 1987, is a Swedish rapper, who has released several singles and EP. Has former been a part of the rap collective Random Bastards and Laxmacka Crew. One of the founders of Femtastic, a network for women working with culture and/or music.
4: Cleo (클레오) is a three-member South Korean girl group who were first formed in 1999 and disbanded in 2006. They are one of the original Korean idol girl groups and were active at the same time as Fin.K.L and S.E.S. On October 17, 2023, it was announced that Cleo would return after their initial disbandment in 2006. The returning lineup consists of original member Chae Eunjung (Hangul: 채은정) and new members Dini & Dogyoung.
5: Cleo, stage name of Martina Ungarelli (Milan, 27 June 1995), is an Italian singer, rapper, drummer, pianist and singing teacher.
War Paint
Cleo Lyrics
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It hurts but I'm so glad you set me free
There's so much I'd tell you but I won't
You played with my heart for way too long
The scars I carry deep within my heart
Made me stronger than you could have thought
But in my mind where I have no control
And I just keep on falling back to you
I just keep on falling back to you
Well you said you want me so man up and show me
Actions speak louder than words
You say one thing than you act like I am nothing
The thing is I keep falling back to you
I just keep on falling back to you
Yeah, I just keep on falling back to you
I keep writing songs for you
It's just me healing liking all my wounds
'Cause you said that you were in love
And I was too so I just jumped
But your waters were too shallow I got hurt
And I can't wait until you hear this tune
And wonder if I wrote it just for you
Well truth is yeah your bullshit hurt but pain is shaping all of us
And now I wear it like war paint 'till it's gone
Well you said you want me so man up and show me
Actions speak louder than words
'Cause you say one thing than you act like I am nothing
The thing is I keep falling back to you
I just keep on falling back to you
And I can't keep on falling back to you
But I just keep on falling back to you
Yeah, I won't keep on falling back to you
The lyrics of Cleo's song "War Paint" convey a story of a past relationship that has left the singer with emotional scars. The opening lines, "I can't seem to breathe you out from me / It hurts but I'm so glad you set me free," illustrate a conflicting sentiment of still feeling attached to the person despite acknowledging the relief of being released from the toxic relationship. There is a struggle to fully let go, as evidenced by the repetition of "I just keep on falling back to you."
The lyrics delve into the singer's internal conflict, highlighting the strength gained from the scars carried within the heart. The phrase "Made me stronger than you could have thought" shows that despite the pain caused by the past relationship, the singer has grown and become resilient. However, the mind still has its own struggles as the repeated line "And I just keep on falling back to you" suggests a lack of control and an ongoing battle to move on.
The second paragraph addresses the frustrations experienced in the relationship, with the singer longing for actions that match the words spoken. The phrase "Actions speak louder than words" emphasizes the singer's desire for genuine effort and commitment. The lyrics convey a sense of being hurt and disregarded by the person's inconsistent behavior, as they say one thing but then act as if the singer is nothing.
The third paragraph brings a sense of personal healing through music. The act of writing songs becomes a form of catharsis and a means of processing the pain inflicted by the past relationship. The lyrics depict a rush into love based on the person's proclamation of love, but it quickly becomes apparent that their affection was shallow and caused harm. The line "And now I wear it like war paint 'till it's gone" suggests that the pain endured has become a symbol of strength and survival.
The final part of the song expresses a resolve to break free from the pattern of returning to the person who hurt the singer. The line "Yeah, I won't keep on falling back to you" signifies a determination to move forward and not repeat the same mistakes. The repetition of "I just keep on falling back to you" highlights the internal struggle and the difficulty in completely letting go of the emotional attachment. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a bittersweet realization that the singer must find the strength to break away from the toxic relationship and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to breathe you out from me
I can't seem to get rid of the memories and feelings of you
It hurts but I'm so glad you set me free
Even though it hurts, I'm grateful that you ended our relationship
There's so much I'd tell you but I won't
There are many things I want to say to you, but I choose not to
You played with my heart for way too long
You manipulated and toyed with my emotions for an extended period of time
The scars I carry deep within my heart
I have emotional wounds that, although hidden, still affect me deeply
Made me stronger than you could have thought
Those scars have actually made me stronger than you could have imagined
But in my mind where I have no control
But in my thoughts and emotions, where I lack control
And I just keep on falling back to you
I find myself constantly drawn back to you
Well you said you want me so man up and show me
You claimed to want me, so be brave and prove it through your actions
Actions speak louder than words
Actions have a stronger impact than mere words and promises
You say one thing then you act like I am nothing
You contradict yourself by treating me as if I'm insignificant
The thing is I keep falling back to you
The truth is, I continue to be drawn back to you
I keep writing songs for you
I find solace and healing by expressing my feelings through songs about you
It's just me healing, like in all my wounds
Writing these songs serves as a form of healing for me, allowing me to address my emotional pain
'Cause you said that you were in love
Because you claimed to be in love with me
And I was too so I just jumped
And I felt the same, so I wholeheartedly embraced the relationship
But your waters were too shallow, I got hurt
However, your love turned out to be superficial and lacking depth, causing me pain
And I can't wait until you hear this tune
I eagerly anticipate the moment when you hear this song
And wonder if I wrote it just for you
And ponder if this song was specifically written about you
Well, truth is, yeah, your bullshit hurt
The truth is, your deceitful behavior caused me pain
But pain is shaping all of us
However, pain is a transformative force that shapes us all
And now I wear it like war paint 'til it's gone
Now, I bear my pain proudly, using it as a symbol of strength until it fades away
And I can't keep on falling back to you
I can't continue to be drawn back to you
But I just keep on falling back to you
Yet, despite my efforts, I still find myself returning to you
Yeah, I won't keep on falling back to you
Yes, I refuse to continue being pulled back to you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cleo Pires
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