Courage
I Belong to the Zoo Lyrics

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You don't have to love me
You don't have to care as much as I care for you
Just know that I will be right here
If and when you need me

You know you amaze me
With how strong you've grown
You've managed to pick yourself up

Even after it all

Courage, where are you
'Cause cupid fucked me up again
Courage, where are you
'Cause I can't

I don't know how to tell you
Underneath words
But I always have
And I always will

I don't know how to tell you
Even in song
But I always have
And I always will

Courage, where are you
'Cause Cupid fucked me up again
Courage, where are you
'Cause I can't

I don't know how to tell you
You've been up in my mind
From the moment I wake 'til I sleep
Every second, all the time

I don't know how to tell you
It's been you all this time
But I know I'll just mess this up
'Cause I am way out of line

I don't know how to tell you
Even in song
But I always have
And I always will

I don't how to tell you
It's been you all this time

But I won't 'cause I can't
I'll just wait, I'll be fine

Overall Meaning

In the song "Courage" by I Belong to the Zoo, the lyricist talks about their admiration for someone who has managed to move on after facing difficult situations. The first verse indicates that the person addressed in the song doesn't have to reciprocate their feelings but should always remember that the lyricist will always be there for them. The second verse praises the same person for their strength and resilience, mentioning how they have managed to pick themselves up after everything that they have gone through.

In the chorus, the lyricist expresses their frustration with love, saying that Cupid has hurt them again, and they feel lost without the courage to confess their feelings. They address courage as if it were a person, calling out its name repeatedly. The following verse acknowledges that they don't know how to express their feelings, even though they have always felt this way. They mention that the person they're talking about has been on their mind all the time, but they're afraid to mess everything up as they're out of line. They end the song by admitting that they won't tell this person how they feel because they can't, but they will wait and be fine.

Overall, the song Courage talks about unrequited love and a person's struggle to confess their feelings. They praise someone for their strength and resilience and express their frustration with love, hoping to find the courage to confess their feelings someday.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to love me
You are not obligated to love me

You don't have to care as much as I care for you
You do not need to care as much as I do for you

Just know that I will be right here
I will always be here for you

If and when you need me
Whenever you need me, I will be there for you

You know you amaze me
You impress me

With how strong you've grown
Your strength and resilience are admirable

You've managed to pick yourself up
You have recovered from a hard time

Even after it all
Despite everything you've faced

Courage, where are you
I am searching for the courage I need to confess my feelings

'Cause cupid fucked me up again
My attempt at love has failed once again

I don't know how to tell you
I am at a loss for words to express my feelings