Love Seems Too Hard
Emilee Lyrics
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I thought that I knew what I wanted
But I'm freaking out ′cause you're too close
You said you needed me, that makes me nervous, oh
One day I hope that you could forgive me
That's pathetic ′cause I know what I′m doing
My emotions they can be so controllingI remember when I used to be happy
But you're so good to me, I swear I′m scared
By how much that you care for me
And how you're always there for me
So I try to tear it apart, sabotage
Everything I′m feelin'
′Cause love just seems too hard
But you're so good to me, I swear I'm scared
By how much that you care for me
And how you′re always there for me
I′ll try to tear it apart, sabotage
Everything I'm feelin′
'Cause love just seems too hard
The lyrics to Emilee's song Love Seems Too Hard depict a relatable issue faced by many individuals who have difficulty accepting love due to past experiences that have left them hurt and scared. The opening line "I'm sorry that I have to go" signifies the singer's struggle to accept the love offered to her because she is afraid of getting hurt again. She thought she knew what she wanted, but the closer they get, the more fearful she becomes, causing her to doubt her feelings.
The singer is aware of her behaviour and knows she should not doubt someone who cares for her, but her emotions are overpowering her. She is nostalgic for her happy past when she could easily accept love without being fearful. However, her significant other is kind to her and always present, which makes her scared. Therefore, she tries to sabotage her feelings and destroy what they have because love just seems too hard to her.
Overall, the song is about vulnerability, fear, and the struggle to trust and accept love after experiencing heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that she does not want to lose someone good to her, but she is afraid of getting hurt again, which is why she tries to push them away. The lyrics have a deeply relatable theme, and the melody complements the message beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry that I have to go
I regret having to leave
I thought that I knew what I wanted
I believed I had a clear idea of my desires
But I'm freaking out 'cause you're too close
You being too close to me makes me feel uneasy
You said you needed me, that makes me nervous, oh
Your need for me makes me anxious
One day I hope that you could forgive me
I hope for your forgiveness someday
That's pathetic 'cause I know what I'm doing
My behavior is shameful because I'm aware of it
My emotions they can be so controlling
My feelings have a great influence over me
I remember when I used to be happy
I recall a time when I was content
But you're so good to me, I swear I'm scared
You treat me well, and that frightens me
By how much that you care for me
Your level of concern for me is overwhelming
And how you're always there for me
The fact that you're always at my side is daunting
So I try to tear it apart, sabotage
I attempt to destroy our relationship, to hinder it
Everything I'm feelin'
All of my emotions and thoughts
'Cause love just seems too hard
I find the concept of love to be too difficult
Writer(s): Carrie Karpinen, Joseph Tilley
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