Ruin
Hovvdy Lyrics
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When I tell you the deal
I lost my mind
When you told me you don't care
Let it go down the road
To someone else
One time, never mind
Be yourself
It's a long night
Won't let it ruin my ride
There's a fine line
Roll halfway down
Take a breath of the air
I laugh, feel great
Let my body disappear
Runaway, on the way
To your side of town
Deep breath, eyes red
Spent from the sound
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
It's a long night
Won't let it ruin my ride
There's a fine line
I sit, tip back
'Til I'm able to walk
Downtown, real fast
Saw an old friend on the step
Driveway, hairspray
Shade from the tree
New day, recognize
What matters to me
New day, talk about
What matters to me
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
I don't wanna see you give up
The lyrics of Hovvdy's song "Ruin" tell a story of lost love and the singer's journey to find closure. In the opening lines, the singer takes his time to explain the situation to his former lover, who doesn't seem to care. This rejection leads him to let go and move on to someone new. He encourages his former partner to be themselves and not give up hope.
The chorus highlights the singer's resolve to not let the situation ruin his night or his life in the long run. There is a "fine line" between letting go and dwelling on the past. In the second verse, the singer seems to have taken a break from the situation and gone for a walk. As he walks around, he meets an old friend and has a heart-to-heart about what matters in life.
Overall, the song seems to be about a break-up that didn't end amicably. The singer has accepted the situation and encourages the other person to do the same. He also chooses to focus on the positive and move forward with his life while recognizing the value of relationships and connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I take my time
I am deliberate and thoughtful in my speech
When I tell you the deal
When sharing information with you
I lost my mind
I felt overwhelmed and frustrated
When you told me you don't care
When you expressed disinterest or indifference
Let it go down the road
I'll move on and leave this behind
To someone else
I'll find someone who values what I have to offer
One time, never mind
This experience is insignificant and will not affect me in the long term
Be yourself
Stay true to who you are
It's a long night
This is going to be a difficult and trying time
Won't let it ruin my ride
But I won't let it bring me down or negatively impact me
There's a fine line
There is a delicate balance to maintain in this situation
Roll halfway down
Relax and loosen up
Take a breath of the air
Take a moment to appreciate life
I laugh, feel great
I experience joy and contentment
Let my body disappear
Let myself get lost in my surroundings
Runaway, on the way
Leave my current situation behind and move towards something new
To your side of town
To where you are
Deep breath, eyes red
Trying to calm down after being emotional
Spent from the sound
Emotionally drained from what was said or done
I sit, tip back
Relax and lean back
'Til I'm able to walk
Until I'm fully recovered and able to move on
Downtown, real fast
Quickly heading towards the city center
Saw an old friend on the step
Ran into a friend while walking
Driveway, hairspray
Describing the scene and surroundings
Shade from the tree
Taking shelter from the sun under a tree
New day, recognize
Starting fresh and taking note of what is important
What matters to me
Prioritizing what is important in my life
New day, talk about
Starting a new conversation or considering a different perspective
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
I don't wanna see you give up
I want you to persevere and not lose hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Taylor, Charlie Harrison Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Callum Patterson
Just a guess but this is what I’m hearing:
I take my time when I tell you the deal
I lost my mind when you told me you don’t care
Then you go down the road to someone else
One time, nevemind, be yourself
It’s a long life / it’s on my mind
Won’t let it ruin my ride
As I fly
You’re half weighed down to a breath of the air
I laugh, feel great, let my body disappear
Run away, on the way to your side of town
Deep breath, mind’s red, spin from the sound
I don’t want to seem better off
I don’t want to see you
It’s a long life
Won’t let it ruin my ride
As I fly
I sit to pack til I’m able to walk
downtown real fast
Saw an old friend on the step
Driveway, hairspray, shade from the tree
New day
Recognize
matters to me
New day
Talk about
matters to me
New day, recognize
I don’t want to seem better off
I don’t wanna see you
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idk if y’all got them yet but they’re posted on their bandcamp now:
i take my time
when i tell you the deal
i lost my mind
when you told me you don’t care
let it go down the road
to someone else
one time , nevermind
be yourself
it’s a long night
won’t let it ruin my ride
there’s a fine line
roll halfway down
take a breath of the air
i laugh , feel great
let my body disappear
runaway , on the way
to your side of town
deep breath , eyes red
spent from the sound
i don’t wanna see you give up
i sit , tip back
till i’m able to walk
downtown , real fast
saw an old friend on the step
driveway , hairspray
shade from the tree
new day , recognize
what matters to me
new day , talk about
what matters to me
i don’t wanna see you give up
Antônio Marchi
can't believe i'm hearing this... i can't totally understand the lyrics (brazilian portuguese speaker) but, melodically talking, this song (and this band) is simply sublime, spectacular - the vid too.
it really makes my mind feel cuddled...
i've spent some time listening to hovvdy's music, and for me doesn't make sense how the most people that i introduce them can't recieve their music the way i do... but for sure i'll keep trying! c:
thanks a lot, hovvdy, hope some day u guys come to brazil.
Matheus Domingues
As músicas deles me fazem conectar com uma forma mais simples de enxergar as belezas da vida. Adoro ouvir quando saio com os meus amigos e amigas para andar de bike ou nos piqueniques em parques
marcel junior
que lindo isso cara, um monte de gente de vários lugares do mundo unidos por música boa :)
Just some guy
Many are called, few are chosen ✌️😉
junny g
i 2nd your feeling. For me, Hovvdy has a very nostalgic sound. Reminiscent a time in the mid 90s that i cant remember (i was born in '85)
はまち
とても良い曲、！！
Tåsi
there are times when i think, "wow life is perfect"
CJ H
Blown away. Love the new direction.
junny g
drum machines
Joel Alexander
Is this song about being high and trying not to let anyone ruin your trip? If so, is big mood.