Till You Want Me
Diana DeGarmo Lyrics

Don't tell me you want me
The singer doesn't want to hear any false emotional commitment from the listener.

Cause you don't, today.
The singer believes that the listener's affections are fickle and not present today.

I woke up this morning knowing that, I've changed.
The singer has undergone some personal growth and now sees the situation differently.

That look in your eyes
The artist has observed a certain expression on the listener's face.

What a surprise to hear that you felt the same.
The listener's expression was interpreted as their agreement with the artist's feelings.

I want you till you want me
The singer is driven by a desire to secure the listener's affections.

When I have you I feel, yeah, empty inside
The singer finds that their assumed ideal relationship does not provide the expected fulfillment.

It's not what I thought
The supposed relationship is not turning out the way the artist had imagined.

It's like I've been caught between the dream of you
The artist had an unrealistic expectations about the listener's affection and commitment.

And the reality of me.
The artist has come to realize the nature of their own feelings and how they're not compatible with the dream.

You're ready to show me where this all can go.
The listener is keen on taking the relationship to the next level.

But now that I've got you I'm not in control
The artist feels like things are happening too fast and they're losing their sense of control.

Cause I can figure this out.
The singer is struggling with personal doubt and emotional confusion.

I'm so full of doubt.
The singer is hesitant and unsure about how to proceed with the situation.

I just want to to turn and run away.
The singer has a strong impulse to escape from the current situation.

I want to tell you what I mean
The artist desires to be clear and honest with the listener about their feelings and inner conflict.

I'm getting over that we were once meant to be
The artist is coming to terms with the idea that the listener might not be the ideal partner for them.

Cause when I see you I'm numb
The singer feels emotionally disconnected when they're around the listener.

It's like I just freeze
The singer experiences a psychological and emotional blockage around the listener.

There's something about you that makes me think
The listener possesses certain qualities or characteristics that invoke a conflicting thought process in the artist.

When I have you I feel empty inside
The artist finds that their relationship isn't fulfilling their emotional needs.

It's not what I thought
The artist begins to realize that their relationship is not what they expected.

It's like I've been caught between the dream of you
The singer's initial perception of the listener was idealized or imagined.

And the reality of me.
The artist is discovering their own true emotions, which are not in line with their initial perception of the relationship.

It's not what I thought
The singer reiterates that this relationship is not matching their expectations.

It's like I've been caught between the dream of you
The singer is still struggling with unrealistic thoughts and desires regarding the relationship.

And the reality of me.
The singer is coming to grips with their reality and realizing that the relationship cannot fulfill their desires.