Miss Behavin'
Emery Lyrics


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No! She won't, she won't, she won't wait!
No! She won't, she won't, she won't wait!
No! She won't, she won't, she won't wait!
No! She won't, she won't, she won't!

Always what you meant, never what you said.
Passing over me like a book you've read.
But I let it fall, balling every wish.
Take my hands and eyes, but I beg you this:
Offer me one wish.

If it's her you want, this is what it takes
If it's her you want, this is what it takes

Let's get this over.
(Let's get this over.)
Discuss and deny something; simply just lie
(Let's get this over.)
And wait and see if she's something like me.
If you just open your eyes, you could get out of this,
But your such a success, you're just not built for it.

I never knew how much it takes to accept...
I never knew how much it takes
To accept that you're a fake.

If you just open your eyes, you could get out of this,
(If you just open your eyes)
But your such a success, you're just not built for it.
(If you just open your eyes)

Sometimes I think you just need some time.
Sometimes I think you just need some time.
Sometimes I think I need some to get along without.
To get along without

(To get along without)
Everyone's saying that they've got the answers.
(To get along without)
Well hoping's deceiving, it spreads like a cancer.





To get along without

Overall Meaning

In "Miss Behavin'," Emery sings about a woman who is not willing to wait for anyone or anything. She will not settle for less, and she knows what she wants. The singer acknowledges that the woman's words are often different than her actions, and that she can be a bit of a mystery. She's hard to pin down, and it's difficult to know what she wants or how she feels. The singer wishes that she would offer him just one wish so that he could better understand her.


The lyrics suggest that the woman the singer is talking about is in a relationship of some sort. He hints that he is competing with another man for her attention and suggests that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her over. He's frustrated that she won't give him the time of day and feels like she's putting up a wall between them. The singer also recognizes that he has accepted some things in their relationship that are not true or authentic, and that he needs to confront those issues.


The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer pondering the idea of getting along without the woman he's been chasing after. He seems to wonder if he really needs her or if he's been fooling himself this whole time. Overall, "Miss Behavin'" is a reflective and introspective song about love, desire, and self-deception.


Line by Line Meaning

No! She won't, she won't, she won't wait!
She is not going to wait around for something to happen or for someone to make a move.


Always what you meant, never what you said.
You never say what you really mean, leaving me guessing and unsure.


Passing over me like a book you've read.
You barely acknowledge or remember me, treating me like a familiar but insignificant object.


But I let it fall, balling every wish.
I've given up and lost hope, crushing my dreams and desires into a tight ball.


Take my hands and eyes, but I beg you this:
I want you to commit fully to me, to hold my hands and look into my eyes, but there's one thing I need from you first.


Offer me one wish.
Grant me a single wish, as a sign of your love and devotion to me.


If it's her you want, this is what it takes
If you're truly interested in her, then this is what you'll need to do to pursue her.


Let's get this over.
Let's end this discussion, even though it might not be truthful or candid.


Discuss and deny something; simply just lie
Let's have a conversation where we both pretend and deceive each other, even if it's a lie.


And wait and see if she's something like me.
Let's see if the other woman is similar to me, to find out if you have a type or a preference.


If you just open your eyes, you could get out of this,
If you were to see clearly and honestly, you could escape this situation or this mindset.


But your such a success, you're just not built for it.
You may be successful in some areas, but you're not prepared or equipped to handle these emotional challenges.


I never knew how much it takes to accept...
I wasn't aware of how much effort and resilience it takes to come to terms with something difficult or painful.


To accept that you're a fake.
To admit or acknowledge that you're not genuine or honest with yourself and others.


Sometimes I think you just need some time.
Maybe you just need some space or time to figure things out and to heal.


Sometimes I think I need some to get along without.
Sometimes I feel like I need to learn how to cope and live without you.


To get along without
To carry on and function without the help or presence of someone else.


Everyone's saying that they've got the answers.
Many people claim to know the solutions or the truth about something, but it's not always accurate or helpful.


Well hoping's deceiving, it spreads like a cancer.
Having hope or expectations can be deceiving and harmful, and it can spread negativity and pain.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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