RARE
Gomez Selena Lyrics

Baby, you've been so distant from me lately
You have become distant from me lately, making me feel ignored and neglected.

And lately don't even want to call you "baby"
Even the endearment of 'baby' does not feel right anymore because of the growing distance between us.

Saw us getting older
I pictured us growing old together.

Burning toast in the toaster
I imagined us having everyday moments and mishaps, like burning toast.

My ambitions were too high
I may have had grandiose ideas and plans for our future, which were probably not realistic.

Waiting up for you upstairs
I sometimes stayed up late waiting for you to come to bed, hoping for some togetherness.

Why you act like I'm not there?
Your indifference towards me makes me feel invisible.

Baby, right now it feels like
At this moment, it seems like our relationship is on shaky ground.

It feels like you don't care
I perceive your behavior as if you are not invested in our relationship.

Oh, why don't you recognize I'm so rare?
Why can't you see and appreciate my unique value and worth?

Always there
I have been there for you, through thick and thin.

You don't do the same for me
However, you don't reciprocate the same level of care and attention towards me.

That's not fair
I feel cheated and let down by your lack of effort and consideration.

I don't have it all
I admit that I'm not perfect, and I may have some shortcomings.

I'm not claiming to
Nevertheless, I'm not trying to present myself as flawless or superior in any way.

But I know that I'm special, yeah
Yet, I acknowledge my inherent uniqueness and individuality.

And I'll bet there's somebody else out there
I have faith that there's someone else who will recognize and cherish the rare gem that I am.

To tell me I'm rare, to make me feel rare
Someone who will express the admiration and appreciation that I deserve, to make me feel special and valued.

I'm not gonna beg for you
I won't plead or beg for your attention or love.

I'm not gonna let you make me cry
Neither will I let your indifference and inaction to hurt me and make me cry.

Not getting enough from you
I'm not receiving the love and care that I need from you.

Didn't you know I'm hard to find?
Don't you realize that I'm a rare catch, and it takes someone special to appreciate me?

Why don't you recognize I'm so rare?
Why can't you see how precious and irreplaceable I am?

That's (that's)
That is how I feel, and it's upsetting.

Not (not)
It's not fair or acceptable to treat me this way.

Rare
I'm unique, distinct, and exceptional, just like a rare gem.