Guy J is a pseudonym of DJ / producer Guy Judah (b. Israel). His recording … Read Full Bio ↴Guy J is a pseudonym of DJ / producer Guy Judah (b. Israel). His recording début was a single with Sahar Zangilevich, Guy J and Sahar Z's "Hazui" (Aug 2006, Electribe - aka Guy J & Sahar Z's "Hazui"), album début was "Esperanza" (Sep 2008, Bedrock) and latest album is "1000 Words" (Apr 2011, Bedrock).

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Release Me
Guy J Lyrics

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Wish you knew I'm not the one for you
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart release me

Oh, mine is such a sorry state, I gave my heart away
When I could love with grit and gut and reckless unrestraint

Those were the days

I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart, release me

Oh you're a boy that I could love, and all I do is run
But still I keep you hoping someday soon our day will come
And it never does

I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
I'm just a sad excuse for what you long for
And after all I do, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart release me

Nothing ever changes, people never change
So passion turns to sheer complusion, then love turn to hate

I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand you
After all you put me through, I'm still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'Cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart, before it breaks my heart

Before you break my heart
Release me

Overall Meaning

The song Release Me by Guy J is about the conflicting emotions one feels when they realize they are not the right fit for someone they care for deeply. The lyrics express the frustration and confusion of being stuck in a relationship that is not working, and the desire to be released from the burden of the responsibility of the other person's feelings. The opening lines "Wish you knew I'm not the one for you, you're not the one for me, and I can't stand it" set the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the desire to be free from the pain, while acknowledging the difficulty in letting go.

The second verse, "Oh, mine is such a sorry state, I gave my heart away, when I could love with grit and gut and reckless unrestraint, those were the days", reflects on the past when the singer was able to love without reservations but has been hurt and is no longer able to love in the same way. The chorus repeats the plea to be set free from the relationship, emphasizing the negative impact that it has on both parties and the need to move on.

The final verse, "Nothing ever changes, people never change, so passion turns to sheer compulsion, then love turns to hate", shows the resignation that comes from the understanding that they will never be able to make it work, and the bitterness that can come from the relationship. The song ends with a plea to be released from the pain before it becomes too much to bear.

Overall, Release Me is a poignant and heartfelt song that addresses the emotional toll of a failing relationship and the need to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Wish you knew I'm not the one for you
I want you to understand that I am not the right person for you

You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
I don't feel a strong connection with you, and it's difficult for me to continue pretending that I do

After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Despite all the negative experiences we've had together, you can't seem to let go of our relationship

Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
I am unable to break away from you, so it would be better if you took the initiative to end things

Before I break your heart release me
I don't want to hurt you, so please let me go before it's too late

Oh, mine is such a sorry state, I gave my heart away
I am in a bad emotional state because I have given my heart to someone who is not right for me

When I could love with grit and gut and reckless unrestraint
In the past, I was able to love with passion and without holding back, but that is not the case now

Those were the days
I miss the way I used to be able to love without fear or hesitation

Oh you're a boy that I could love, and all I do is run
I have feelings for you, but I am too afraid to pursue a relationship with you

But still I keep you hoping someday soon our day will come
I know that you have hope that we will eventually be together, but I can't bring myself to make that a reality

And it never does
Unfortunately, I don't see a future for us as a couple

I'm just a sad excuse for what you long for
I am not the person that you truly desire, and I feel guilty for leading you on

Nothing ever changes, people never change
It seems that no matter what happens, people tend to stay the same and repeat their mistakes

So passion turns to sheer complusion, then love turns to hate
When a relationship is not right, it can become unhealthy and toxic, resulting in negative emotions

After all you put me through, I'm still just stuck like glue
Despite the difficulties we've had, I find it hard to let go of our relationship

Before you break my heart, release me
I'm afraid that if we continue with our relationship, you will eventually hurt me, so please let me go

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