Better Man
Emma Mae Lyrics
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'Cause I need to make it right, right
Tell me all your little secrets
How'd you get me so damn high? High
Blame it all on me
Love me or leave me
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
I don't need a better plan
Won't make you a better man
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
I don't need to lie to you
I'll do what you want me to
I don't really care long as you're there
I was not expecting you
To make me feel the way I do, ooh
But these growing pains are real
Hurt me like I never knew, but you can
Blame it all on me
Love me or leave me
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
I don't need a better plan
Won't make you a better man
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
I don't need to lie to you
I'll do what you want me to
I don't really care long as you're there
I'm already going crazy baby only been a couple days without your love
Got me wondering about your feelings whether you have even tried to love
Are you too tired to love?
I don't need a better plan
Won't make you a better man
I don't need a better plan
Won't make you a better man
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
I don't need to lie to you
I'll do what you want me to
I don't really care long as you're there
In Emma Mae's song "Better Man," the lyrics convey a sense of desperation for the love interest. The opening lines, "Take another hit on me, 'cause I need to make it right" and "Tell me all your little secrets, how'd you get me so damn high?" suggest the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the relationship together, even if it means taking blame or being the one who is hurt. The chorus, "I don't need a better plan, won't make you a better man, I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes," highlights the singer's willingness to accept the current state of the relationship, even if it's not perfect, as long as they can have the love interest in their life. The lyrics "I'm already going crazy baby only been a couple days without your love, got me wondering about your feelings" also highlight the importance of the love interest in the singer's life.
The song talks about the growth of the relationship and the pain that comes along with it. The lyrics "I was not expecting you, to make me feel the way I do, but these growing pains are real, hurt me like I never knew" suggest a feeling of surprise at the intensity of emotions in the relationship, while also acknowledging the difficulties that come with growth. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, desire, and willingness to make things work at any cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Take another hit on me
Accept my flaws and mistakes and help me make things right
Tell me all your little secrets
Share your thoughts and feelings with me and connect with me
How'd you get me so damn high? High
You make me feel amazing and elated
Blame it all on me
Hold me accountable for my actions and decisions
Love me or leave me
Choose to either accept me for who I am or walk away
I don't really mind long as I can have you sometimes
As long as I can be with you occasionally, I am okay with whatever other circumstances there may be
I don't need a better plan
I don't require a perfect course of action or situation
Won't make you a better man
My efforts or influence will not lead to significant improvement in your qualities or traits
I don't need to lie to you
I am willing to be honest with you and not deceive you
I'll do what you want me to
I am willing to comply with your requests or desires
I don't really care long as you're there
As long as you are present with me, I am content
I was not expecting you
I did not anticipate feeling such deep emotions or forming such a significant connection with you
But these growing pains are real
My emotional struggles and challenges are genuine and difficult to overcome
Hurt me like I never knew, but you can
You have the ability to cause me pain and emotional distress in ways I have never experienced before
I'm already going crazy baby only been a couple days without your love
I am struggling to cope and function without your support and affection, even after a short period apart
Got me wondering about your feelings whether you have even tried to love
I am questioning whether you reciprocate my feelings and have put in effort to maintain our relationship
Are you too tired to love?
I am inquiring whether you have lost interest or the energy to maintain our relationship
Writer(s): Emma Greaves
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