The Least Of Me
David Hugo Lyrics
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It's my turn for that
Please don't be mad
I know you need me
But I'm holding back
'Cause it ended bad
Crazy how
Hiding out
They're my Achilles heel now
Oh, hear me out for a minute
My fears are up, my walls are high
But I'll do what I can to love you
I'll give the least of me, the worst of me to you
And I'll try not at all
But I'll give you excuses
And you're fine, you're used to this
But it's not right for now
It's not right, forever
Dear, don't believe me
'Cause I'll tell you lies
Don't look me in my eyes
I know you mean it
But we sit in silence
Four words, still quiet
Crazy how
The scars that tried to heal out there
Hiding out
They're my Achilles heel now
Oh, hear me out for a minute
My fears are up, my walls are high
But I'll do what I can to love you
I'll give the least of me, the worst of me to you
And I'll try not at all
But I'll give you excuses
And you're fine, you're used to this
But it's not right for now
It's not right
But I'll give you excuses
And you're fine, you're used to this
But it's not right for now
It's not right forever
The lyrics of David Hugo's "The Least Of Me" seem to be about the struggle to give love to someone while holding back due to past hurts and fears. The opening lines "Please don't be greedy, it's my turn for that" could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they deserve to be a little selfish with their emotions because they have given so much in the past. They then go on to say "Please don't be mad, I know you need me, but I'm holding back, 'cause it ended bad", indicating that they are afraid of getting hurt again and are therefore hesitant to fully invest in the relationship.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of how past experiences shape and affect our current relationships, with the lines "Crazy how the scars that tried to heal out there, hiding out, they're my Achilles heel now" suggesting that the singer's past hurts continue to haunt them and make it difficult for them to fully open up to their current partner. Despite these fears, the singer is still willing to try and love the other person, even if all they can offer is the "least of me, the worst of me".
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to give love and be vulnerable in a relationship while still protecting oneself from the pain of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't be greedy
I am asking you not to be selfish.
It's my turn for that
I am requesting something that I believe I am entitled to.
Please don't be mad
I hope you are not angry with me for what I am about to say.
I know you need me
I understand that you rely on me.
But I'm holding back
Despite this, I am not fully invested.
'Cause it ended bad
There is a past experience that is preventing me from giving my all.
Crazy how
It is amazing how
The scars that tried to heal out there
The wounds that I thought I had healed from in the past
Hiding out
Are still affecting me
They're my Achilles heel now
This area where I am still vulnerable is now my greatest weakness.
Oh, hear me out for a minute
Please listen to what I have to say.
My fears are up, my walls are high
I am guarded and defensive due to my anxieties.
But I'll do what I can to love you
Despite this, I will try my best to show you affection.
I'll give the least of me, the worst of me to you
I will only give you the bare minimum, and my worst qualities.
And I'll try not at all
I will not put forth any effort.
But I'll give you excuses
Instead, I will make excuses for my behavior.
And you're fine, you're used to this
You have grown accustomed to my lack of effort.
But it's not right for now
However, this is not fair to you at this time.
It's not right, forever
And it is not sustainable for our relationship in the long term.
Dear, don't believe me
Please do not trust what I say at face value.
'Cause I'll tell you lies
Because I am not always truthful with you.
Don't look me in my eyes
I do not want you to see through me.
I know you mean it
I know that you are sincere.
But we sit in silence
Despite this, there is an uncomfortable quiet between us.
Four words, still quiet
We both struggle to find the right things to say.
But I'll give you excuses
Again, I will make excuses for my behavior.
And you're fine, you're used to this
You have grown accustomed to my lack of effort.
But it's not right for now
However, this is not fair to you at this time.
It's not right forever
And it is not sustainable for our relationship in the long term.
Writer(s): David Hugø, Grant Sayler, Johan Lenox
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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