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For What It's Worth
Gilbert O’Sullivan Lyrics
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She's out with her friends
While me I don't have one
Every time I have some
She would make them all disperse
Yet I love her with all of my hear
T For what it's worth
She said had I been more careful with her
And she never wanted kids
Hates the thought of giving birth
Yet I worship the ground she walks upon
For what it's worth
I don't know what I can say
Perhaps it's just a passing phase
Nothing worse than being in love
With one who isn't
If I've hurt her I'll admit
I'll apologize for ITV
Even if what she says I did, I didn't
I give her the bulk of my weekly pay
She takes it without even thanking me one bit
And I've worked hard for it
So a thank you wouldn't hurt
Yet I love her with all of my heart
For what it's worth
I don't ask for very much
I'm not one to make a fuss
In fact the less said is for me
So much the better
Maybe I should be more strong
Tell her straight look.' what's going on
But if I do that, she might leave me altogether
Oh, I've been high up and I've been low
But lately the latter is so far out ahead
I wish I were dead
She treats me like I was dirt
Yet I love her with all my heart
For what it's worth
The lyrics of Gilbert O'Sullivan's song "For What It's Worth" express the feelings of a man who is struggling with his love for his partner. Although he loves her deeply, he feels neglected and undervalued in the relationship. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the singer feeling alone and isolated while his partner is out with friends. He expresses his frustration at not having any friends of his own, and how she always manages to chase them away. Despite this, he proclaims his love for her "with all of my heart."
The second verse is where things take a serious turn. The singer reveals that his partner didn't want to have kids and hates the idea of giving birth. He also admits that they got married too quickly, and she holds it against him. He feels guilty for not being more careful with her, but still adores her despite her controlling behavior. He gives her most of his paycheck, but she doesn't even thank him for it. The singer's love for her is unconditional, but he's starting to feel overwhelmed and wishes he were dead. He wonders if being more assertive would make her leave him altogether.
In conclusion, "For What It's Worth" is a heartbreaking song about the complexity and turmoil of a troubled relationship. The singer loves his partner intensely but feels trapped in a one-sided relationship where his needs are not being met. He's afraid of confronting her because he doesn't want to lose her, but he's also miserable in their current situation. Gilbert O'Sullivan's simple, straightforward lyrics and his tender, gentle delivery create an emotional impact that is both poignant and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so strange here on my own
I feel uncomfortable and uneasy being alone
She's out with her friends
My partner is out with her friends and not with me
While me I don't have one
I don't have any friends of my own
Every time I have some
Whenever I make friends or have company over
She would make them all disperse
My partner would drive them away or make them leave
Yet I love her with all of my heart, For what it's worth
Despite all of this, I still love her deeply and completely
She said had I been more careful with her, We wouldn't have had to get married quite so quick
My partner blames me for rushing into marriage and not being careful enough
And she never wanted kids, Hates the thought of giving birth
My partner never wanted children and dislikes the idea of childbirth
I give her the bulk of my weekly pay, She takes it without even thanking me one bit, And I've worked hard for it, So a thank you wouldn't hurt
I give my partner most of my money and she takes it without any gratitude or acknowledgment, even though I work hard for it
If I've hurt her I'll admit, I'll apologize for ITV, Even if what she says I did, I didn't
If I've done wrong, I will apologize and even take the blame for things I didn't do
I don't ask for very much, I'm not one to make a fuss, In fact the less said is for me, So much the better
I don't demand or require much and prefer to avoid conflict or drama
Maybe I should be more strong, Tell her straight look.' what's going on, But if I do that, she might leave me altogether
Perhaps I should be more assertive and confrontational, but I fear that it might result in her leaving me completely
Oh, I've been high up and I've been low, But lately the latter is so far out ahead, I wish I were dead, She treats me like I was dirt, Yet I love her with all my heart, For what it's worth
I've experienced both highs and lows in life, but lately the lows have been overwhelming me to the point of wishing I were dead. Despite being treated badly by my partner, I still love her dearly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
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