Purpose
Etham Lyrics


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We cry, we fight, yeah
But I know it′s worth the pain
With your mind, am I crazy?
Is impossible to change
'Cause I tried to find
Something better, but I won′t
When you kiss my cheek
It sends me to another place

Well, no one can tell disobey
I know she does it on purpose
Oh, it's such a bitter game
The real you surfaced
Oh, the way she says my name
And there's no escaping
Oh, no complications
I know she does it on purpose
And if I let her go I′d be insane

I′m out of questions
All the silence, all the takes
And it paints a perfect picture
For we all 'cause we′re the same
The way that you looked to me
I knew exactly what I was thinking
And I know
That you're dangerous
But that′s a risk that I'll take

No one can tell disobey
I know she does it on purpose
Oh, it′s such a bitter game
The real you surfaced
Oh, the way she says my name
And there's no escaping
Oh, no complications
I know she does it on purpose
And if I let her go I'd be insane

′Cause life is a ghost
Everyone knows
You gotta make your own
But with you by my side
I swear that I
Will never let you go
And I couldn′t choose
'Cause in the path it′s all burned
But you make it easy
You make it easy

I know she does it on purpose
Oh, it's such a bitter game
The real you surfaced
Oh, the way she says my name
And there′s no escaping
Oh, no complications
I know she does it on purpose
And if I let her go I'd be insane
(If I let her go I′d be insane)





I know she does it on purpose
And if I let her go I'd be insane

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Etham's song "Purpose" explore a tumultuous relationship that while challenging, is worth the pain. Etham acknowledges that although they fight and cry, the connection he has with his partner is too strong for him to let go. He questions his own sanity and the possibility of change, but ultimately decides that he prefers the comfort and security of his relationship. Despite the challenges, Etham finds solace in the little things, like his partner's kisses and the way she says his name. He recognizes the risk of staying with her, but also acknowledges that life is a gamble and he is willing to take a chance on their love.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the bitterness of the game that the relationship has become. Etham acknowledges that his partner is intentionally difficult and that she is playing a game, but he is unable to walk away from her. He knows that she is dangerous, but still, he chooses to stay. The final verse speaks to the resilience of their love and the willingness to navigate the challenges together. Etham knows that life is unpredictable, but he is committed to staying with his partner and facing whatever obstacles they encounter together.


Line by Line Meaning

We cry, we fight, yeah
Even though we argue and have disagreements, I believe it's all worth it.


But I know it's worth the pain
I am aware that it's difficult, but still believe that the outcome is worthwhile.


With your mind, am I crazy?
I question my sanity because of the way you affect me emotionally.


Is impossible to change
I've tried to find something better, but it's futile because I can't change the way I feel.


'Cause I tried to find something better, but I won't
Despite my attempts to search for something better, I know deep down that I won't find anything like what I have now.


When you kiss my cheek, it sends me to another place
Your affection causes me to feel a sense of comfort and escape in your presence.


Well, no one can tell disobey
I know that I shouldn't continue with this person, but nobody can convince me to stop.


I know she does it on purpose
I am aware that this person intentionally manipulates and plays games with me.


Oh, it's such a bitter game
The way this person treats me is harsh and unpleasant.


The real you surfaced
I was able to see the true nature of this person and how they treat me.


Oh, the way she says my name
The way this person says my name is a clear indication of their intentions and motives.


And there's no escaping
I feel trapped and unable to break free from this person's hold on me.


Oh, no complications
Despite the complexity of this situation, I want things to be simple and straightforward.


And if I let her go I'd be insane
If I were to cut ties with this person, it would have a negative impact on my mental state.


All the silence, all the takes
The quiet moments between us and the things left unsaid create a certain atmosphere.


And it paints a perfect picture
These moments create a beautiful and complete image of our relationship.


For we all 'cause we're the same
We are all looking for the same thing in life - a fulfilling relationship.


The way that you looked to me
The way this person looks at me communicates so much about their feelings and intentions.


But that's a risk that I'll take
Despite knowing the danger, I am willing to take the risk and continue with this person.


'Cause life is a ghost
Life is fleeting, like a ghost that disappears without a trace.


Everyone knows
We are all aware that life is short and unpredictable.


You gotta make your own
We must create our own path and find our own way in life.


But with you by my side
As long as I have this person in my life, I believe I can accomplish anything.


I swear that I
I promise that I will always be there for them.


Will never let you go
I'll always be here for you, no matter what happens.


And I couldn't choose
I couldn't imagine living without this person.


'Cause in the path it's all burned
I've been through difficult times in my life, but this person makes everything better.


You make it easy
This person makes everything in my life so much easier and more enjoyable.


(If I let her go I'd be insane)
This line is repeated to emphasize the impact that cutting ties with this person would have on my mental state.




Writer(s): Max Anthony Mcelligott, Etham Basedon

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@user-rb6ui9wd8u

아름다운 감정의 소리~ 따뜻하게 이야기해 주는 이담 목소리~ 넘 좋아요 ~
🤗😊🍀💜❄️🌸💜❄️🌸🫂🍀🌈🦋

@gordonr1975

I just love this version so so much

@min_in_summer

우와 ,,, 라이브는 물론이고 한국의 정취가 묻어나는 공간에서 라이브해주니 넘 좋네요🥹

@user-tw8dt8sc4u

이담음악을 이 컨텐츠 덕분에 알았는데 감성 진짜 미쳤어요. 너무 좋은 곡들이 많네요

@user-cb2go7jf6p

목소리 녹는다 미쳤어🥰

@InnaID

L8. Nice song. Smooth voice
Have a great day bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@hailey_yi

너무나 좋아하는 노래를 ㅠㅠㅠ 이렇게 듣다니이잉

@bbambamm6157

너의 목소리는 나를 미치게 만든다♡

@user-bp4pg1qt9t

당신의 목소리 때문에 잠 못 드는 밤입니다. 와우~~~

@potatogamja12

진짜 감미롭다

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