About You
Daisy Gray Lyrics


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I led you on foolishly
Cause I got a fear of you leaving me
Why do I, why do I do that to you
This is hell but I love the heat
You always try, you try but it's killing me
I can't lie, when I cry it's not over you

But why do I find myself breaking down in front of you
On the kitchen floor
You try to save me but we both know that this is something we can't ignore
We can't ignore
Mmmm

There's no excuses left inside of my brain
So I'm taking the blame
I guess that I'm not the same
Your pure intentions make me feel so ashamed
So I'm taking the blame
And all my reasons have names
This ain't about you (repeat)

I lead you on to find a cure
Want youth stay but there's an open door
I'm sorry, I know I play with your heart
And you deserve the best of me
But that's been left in my history
Unspoken, but I'm broken
Tearing apart

But why do I find myself breaking down in front of you
On the kitchen floor
You try to save me but we both know that this is something we can't ignore
We can't ignore
Mmmm

There's no excuses left inside of my brain
So I'm taking the blame
I guess that I'm not the same
Your pure intentions make me feel so ashamed
So I'm taking the blame
And all my reasons have names
This ain't about you (repeat)

You don't deserve this 
I can't be worth this
No no no no no no no (x2)
I'm not even tryin
But you're still here fightin

You don't deserve this 
I can't be worth this
No no no no no no no (x2)




I'm not even tryin
But you're still here fightin

Overall Meaning

The song "About You" by Daisy Gray is a heartfelt ballad that describes the singer's internal struggle with fear and self-sabotage. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the hurt she is causing her partner by leading them on, yet she can't seem to stop herself from doing so. She admits to fearing that her partner will leave her, which causes her to act in a way that is not fair to them. She recognizes that her partner has genuine intentions towards her and deserves better, but she struggles with her own demons and cannot fully commit to the relationship.


The chorus of the song particularly highlights the singer's vulnerability as she breaks down in front of her partner. She realizes that her actions are causing harm and that the situation cannot be ignored any longer. As much as her partner tries to save her, she knows that the problem lies within herself and that she must take responsibility for her behavior. By stating that "this ain't about you", the singer acknowledges that her actions are not a reflection of her partner's worth and that she is solely responsible for her own actions.


Overall, "About You" is a deeply emotional song that explores the complexity of human relationships and the internal struggle that can sometimes hinder them. The lyrics feel raw and honest, and the melody creates a haunting and reflective atmosphere that perfectly captures the song's somber tone.


Line by Line Meaning

I led you on foolishly
I gave you false hope and misled you.


Cause I got a fear of you leaving me
I am afraid of losing you and that fear makes me act in a certain way.


Why do I, why do I do that to you
I question my own actions and why I behave the way I do towards you.


This is hell but I love the heat
Being in this situation is difficult, but I still value and want to be a part of it.


You always try, you try but it's killing me
You attempt to make things better, but it is still causing me pain.


I can't lie, when I cry it's not over you
My tears are not related to anything else, but my emotions for you.


But why do I find myself breaking down in front of you
I am vulnerable in front of you and tend to express my true emotions around you.


On the kitchen floor
This is the location where I break down emotionally.


You try to save me but we both know that this is something we can't ignore
You support me, but we realize that the situation cannot be overlooked and must be addressed.


There's no excuses left inside of my brain
I have no valid reasons or explanations for my actions left to give.


So I'm taking the blame
I am accepting responsibility for the situation and its effects.


I guess that I'm not the same
I realize that I have changed and am no longer the same person as before.


Your pure intentions make me feel so ashamed
I feel guilty for not reciprocating your good intentions towards me.


And all my reasons have names
I have specific reasons or justifications for my actions towards you.


This ain't about you (repeat)
The situation is not your fault and is not related to you, hence you should not blame yourself.


I lead you on to find a cure
I gave you false hope to solve or fix something.


Wants you to stay but there's an open door
I want you to stay, but there are other opportunities or options available.


I'm sorry, I know I play with your heart
I apologize for playing with your emotions and leading you on.


And you deserve the best of me
You deserve the best treatment and actions from me, which I am unable to provide at the moment.


But that's been left in my history
My past self or actions would have provided you with the best version of me, which I am no longer able to offer.


Unspoken, but I'm broken
I don't express my emotional turmoil, but it still exists and affects me.


Tearing apart
The situation is causing me to break down emotionally and mentally.


You don't deserve this
You do not deserve to be put through this situation.


I can't be worth this
I do not believe that I am deserving of such behavior or actions from you.


I'm not even trying
I am not actively attempting to provide a solution or make things better.


But you're still here fighting
Despite the situation, you are still trying to make things work and support me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE BERNARD COFFEE, DAISY GRACE VARDELL, NIKKI FLORES, ROBERT TIGLEY GERONGCO, SAMUEL T. GERONGCO, TERENCE LAM

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@themebaby

Very smartly done visually. You...and your Dad...and the people you're working with...are doing a nice job on your early career. Once, again, I still love your voice...but visually you are also very remarkable. Very nice job...Daisy Gray [Grace Vardell]. This is my 104th song to be added to my 2018 cluster of songs on my Word Processor file I call "Music Playlist". It's been quite a year. I only really need about 20 or 30 songs a year...time wise...but not this year...I've got about 3 to 5 years worth of music in 2018. I'm hoping to figure out some early years electric blues between 1950 through 1954. And still need to figure out country music between 1950 through 1966 and 1987 through1989. And my 2000 to 2009 music years are still kind of a mess. So I'm hoping to continue strengthen those years a bit...when I get a chance.

Currently I'm listening to:

Maggie Rogers - Light On
The Struts - Body Talks
Birdy - Keeping Your Head Up
Milo Greene - Move
Milo Greene - Young At Heart
Kurt Vile - Loading Zones
Brynn Elliott - Might Not Like Me
Kane Brown - American Bad Dream
Lissie - Peace On Earth
Echosmith - Baby Don't Leave Me (All Alone On Christmas)
Third Eye Blind - Deep Inside Of You
Third Eye Blind - Never Let You Go
The Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You
The Gin Blossoms - I'll Follow You Down
Chris Stapleton - Parachute
Carroll - Private Moon
Little Big Town - Better Man
The Record Company - Rita Mae Young

I have a little less time right now...but I'm still finding things that are well known...as well as less known and enjoying them.

I wish...you and your family...a nice Christmas...and New Years...season.

Thank you...for making your music...it's fun to continue to hear and see your art.

Take care.



All comments from YouTube:

@23Alchemist23

Killing it! Another great track GV

@daisygrayofficial

Peter... thank you so much! Means so much to have you still with me:)

@lisaberry835

I still listen to this on replay in 2023❤ her voice hits something in me every time

@jackvai2681

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AMAZING STUFF.

@winson60

She has so much SOUL , and with this kind of richness in her voice just makes me stop and in joy her voice ❤️🎵❤️

@joneshaulage03musictruck97

She is amazing what a voice can't believe I've never heard of her before today WOW my mind is blown

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@nicholasoakley5860

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@davidbalderston2751

Is this a sign of the times? When people can't trust that someone can actually love them. The lyrics of this song are very profound and expose the raw edge of human emotion. I'm impressed that one so young has such mature insight. But then Daisy Gray has always impressed me.

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