Little Bit Less
Idle Sons Lyrics
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And don't regret it
Face this fast approaching fall
With eyes wide open
See me
If only when you're dreaming
Inside I am screaming,
Wanting you to let go and start over
I gave a little bit more
And got a little bit less
So now I'm leaving
It was beginning to show
That you couldn't care less
I can't believe it
I thought you were the one
Then you left me here alone
It makes no sense at all
Take me only as I am
And don't regret it
If you regret it
Did you lie
Did you cheat on me
If you regret it
Could you see me
If only when you're dreaming
Inside I am screaming
Want you to let go and start over
I gave a little bit more
And got a little bit less
So now I'm leaving
It was beginning to show
That you couldn't care less
I can't believe it
I thought you were the one
Then you left me here alone
It makes no sense at all
I tried for you
Lied, tonight I even cried for you
Why should I die for you
For you
I gave a little bit more
And got a little bit less
So now I'm leaving
I gave a little bit more
And got a little bit less
So now I'm leaving
It was beginning to show
That you couldn't care less
I can't believe it
I gave a little bit more
And got a little bit less
So now I'm leaving
It was beginning to show
That you couldn't care less
I can't believe it
I thought you were the one
Then you left me here alone
It makes no sense at all
It makes no sense at all [3x]
The lyrics to Idle Sons's song "Little Bit Less" tell the story of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer is feeling deceived and hurt by their partner who seems to have stopped caring about the relationship. They are asking their partner to take them only for who they are, without any regrets. The singer acknowledges that the relationship is falling apart and that their partner is not putting in the same effort as they are. The repetition of "I gave a little bit more and got a little bit less" is a reflection of how the singer feels they have been giving more to the relationship than their partner.
The lines, "I thought you were the one, then you left me here alone, it makes no sense at all" reveal the singer's confusion and disappointment in their partner's actions. They express their frustration despite having tried their best and even lying and crying for their partner. The singer is urging their partner to let go and start over, suggesting that the relationship has become toxic and unsustainable. The chorus implies that the singer has decided to leave the relationship due to the hurt and the lack of reciprocity.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being burnt out and cheated in a romantic relationship. It highlights the importance of putting in the same amount of effort in a relationship to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me only as I am
Accept me for who I am
And don't regret it
Don't feel sorry for accepting me
Face this fast approaching fall
Deal with the upcoming end of our relationship
With eyes wide open
Be aware of the situation
See me
Recognize my existence
If only when you're dreaming
Only recognize me in your dreams
Inside I am screaming,
I am feeling a lot of pain and distress internally
Wanting you to let go and start over
Desire for the relationship to end and both parties move on
I gave a little bit more
I invested more in the relationship
And got a little bit less
But received less in return
So now I'm leaving
Consequently, I am ending the relationship
It was beginning to show
The evidence of your lack of interest was starting to become apparent
That you couldn't care less
That you didn't have any care or concern for me
I can't believe it
I can't accept what has happened
I thought you were the one
I was convinced that you were the right person for me
Then you left me here alone
But you abandoned me
It makes no sense at all
I can't understand why you would do this
I tried for you
I put in an effort for you
Lied, tonight I even cried for you
Even went to the extent of lying and crying for you
Why should I die for you
Why should I have to suffer or give up my happiness for you
For you
For your sake
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Chris Knight
Awesome tune and band. Too bad they decided to call it quits so early... One of those bands not many people know about but their music is right up there with the current hits today.
Tara Foster
Amen to that