girl in red has been cited as a queer icon by PAPER Magazine and a "phenomenon" who is "one of the most astute and exciting singer-songwriters working in the world of guitar music" by The New York Times. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Norwegian Grammy Awards. In January 2021, her singles "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend" and "We Fell in Love in October" were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
girl in red's second studio album, I'M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! was released on April 12, 2024, via Columbia Records.
The subject matters of Ulven's music range from romance and heartbreak to mental illness and the experience of being queer. She named Taylor Swift as one of her biggest musical influences.
rue
Girl In Red Lyrics
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You found me when I thought I was dying
Believe me when I say
I tried so hard to change
All the crazy shit I made you do
The long nights you held me through
Believe me when I say
I could never be saved
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
I remember you stayed up all night
To make sure I was alright
Believe me when I say
I would have done the same
I hate the way my brain is wired
Can't trust my mind, it's such a liar
Believe me when I say
I can't carry the weight
The weight
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I just left the dirt, yeah, off the curb
I'll do the work
Oh, I, I'm so disturbed, can't fix the hurt
Can't fix the hurt
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
"rue" is a deeply emotional and reflective song that portrays an intimate conversation between two lovers who have gone through difficult times together. The song is driven by the guilt and sadness that Girl in Red is feeling as she looks back on her relationship, which was marred by her mental struggles. The lyrics recount how her partner was always there for her, even when she was at her lowest, and how she tried to change her behavior to make amends for the pain she caused. She recalls how her partner stayed up all night to take care of her, and how much she regrets putting them through so much. The song has a sense of yearning and desperation, with Girl in Red ultimately acknowledging that she may not be able to "fix the hurt".
Overall, "rue" is a powerful testament to the struggles of mental illness and the impact they can have on relationships. The lyrics show how guilt and shame can eat away at a person, even when they are trying to do their best. The song is a moving tribute to the people who stand by us through the hardest times and a reminder of the importance of seeking help and support when we need it most.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you couldn't stop crying
You were in so much pain and I wish I could have helped you feel better.
You found me when I thought I was dying
You gave me hope when I felt hopeless and alone.
Believe me when I say
I tried so hard to change
I know I've hurt you and I'm sorry, I really did try to be better.
All the crazy shit I made you do
I know I've put you through some difficult situations and it's my fault.
The long nights you held me through
You were always there for me, even when I didn't deserve it.
Believe me when I say
I could never be saved
I feel like I'm beyond saving, like I'm just too broken to be fixed.
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
I know I can't change the past, but I'm going to try to make things right moving forward.
I remember you stayed up all night
To make sure I was alright
You always put my needs before your own, even when you were tired and needed rest.
Believe me when I say
I would have done the same
I care about you deeply and I would do anything to make sure you're okay.
I hate the way my brain is wired
Can't trust my mind, it's such a liar
My own thoughts and emotions feel like they're working against me, making it hard for me to trust myself.
Believe me when I say
I can't carry the weight
The weight
I feel like there's so much baggage and pain that I'm carrying around, and it's too heavy for me to handle alone.
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
I'm going to do everything in my power to make things better between us and try to fix the problems in our relationship.
Oh, I just left the dirt, yeah, off the curb
I'll do the work
I'm leaving the past behind and moving forward, putting in the work to make things better.
Oh, I, I'm so disturbed, can't fix the hurt
Can't fix the hurt
I know that there's still pain and healing that needs to happen, and I can't fix everything right away.
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
I'm not going to let past mistakes and pain hold us back any longer - I'm committed to making things work between us.
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
I've tried so hard to be a better person and partner, even if I haven't always succeeded.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marie Ulven Ringheim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tooittim1575
LYRICS:
I remember you couldn't stop crying
You found me when I thought I was dying
Believe me when I say
I tried so hard to change
All the crazy shit I made you do
The long nights you held me through
Believe me when I say
I could never be saved
Be saved
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
I remember you stayed up all night
To make sure I was alright
Believe me when I say
I would have done the same
I hate the way my brain is wired
Can't trust my mind, it's such a liar
Believe me when I say
I can't carry the weight
The weight
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I just left the dirt, yeah, off the curb
I'll do the work
Oh, I, I'm so disturbed, can't fix the hurt
Can't fix the hurt
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave it all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
@awwlmao5436
I remember you couldn't stop crying
You found me when I thought I was dying
Believe me when I say
I tried so hard to change
All the crazy shit I made you do
The long nights you held me through
Believe me when I say
I could never be saved
Be saved
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave that all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave that all bеhind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
I rеmember you stayed up all night
To make sure I was alright
Believe me when I say
I would have done the same
I hate the way my brain is wired
Can't trust my mind, it's such a liar
Believe me when I say
I can't carry the weight
The weight
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave that all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave that all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I will make it work, I'll make it work
I'll make it work
Oh, I just have the dirt, yeah, off the curve
I'll do the work
Oh, I, I'm so disturbed, can't fix the hurt
Can't fix the hurt
Yeah, I tried
To get it off my mind
To leave that all behind
Don't wanna make it worse
I'm gonna make it work
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Yeah, I tried
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idc if y’all LGBTQ+ or straight, if you’re here, your taste of music is impeccable
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