This Is Why
Ill Skillz & S.P.Y Lyrics


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In the dead of night, trying to convince yourself you're not gon' cry
But nevermind, reality has got you, you know it's a lie
But you're still gon' try
Going down the tunnel through the other side
Saying in your mind
Why'd I have to love her, why'd I even try?
Maybe this is by design
Learn and let it go, leave it all behind
And I still wonder why
Why'd she let me go? Your guess is as good as mine
How will I survive?
Tryna keep my balance on the alkaline
Just tryna stay aligned
I'm gon' write these songs and just bide my time
Never let them see you cry
Holding onto poems and my valentines
And now I've realized, and now I've seen the light
I got to let her go, I'll let her go
Go let her, go, got to let her know
I got to let her go, I'll let her go
This is going to hurt, already know
I've been through the storm, been through the cold
Man I lost my hold, I've lost my hold
I got to let her go, I'll let her go
This is going to hurt, already know
Her love is growing old, it's growing old
I've seen it in her eyes, right through her soul
I got let her go, I'll let her go
I got let her go, I'll let her go
Her love is growing old, it's growing old
In the dead of night, trying to convince yourself you're not gon' cry
But nevermind, reality has got you, you know it's a lie
But you're still gon' vibe (Still survive)
Going down the tunnel, tryna stay alive (Stay alive)
Saying in your mind
Why'd I have to love her, why is she not by my side?
I gotta let her go, I'll let her go
This is going to hurt, already know
I been through the storm, been through the cold
Man I lost my hold, I lost my hold
I got let her go, I'll let her go
This is going to hurt, already know
Her love is growing old, it's growing old
I see it in her eyes, right through her soul




In the dead of night, trying to convince yourself you're not gon' cry
But nevermind, mind, mind, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ill Skillz & S.P.Y's song This Is Why explore the complex emotions of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a failed relationship. The artist sings about trying to hold on to a love that has already ended and the pain that comes with realizing that it's time to let go. The opening lines describe the inner conflict of the singer as they try to convince themselves that they won't cry. The reality of the situation, however, is inescapable, leading to a feeling of being lost and hopeless.


The main theme of the song is the struggle to let go and move on. The artist muses on the questions of why he had to love her and why she let him go. He wonders how he will survive, trying to keep his balance on the alkaline, and stay aligned. He uses songwriting as a way to bide his time and hold onto his emotions. The chorus expresses the difficult decision to let her go, knowing that it will hurt, but that it's necessary. The artist has already been through the storm and lost his hold, but he knows he needs to move forward.


This Is Why is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions involved in heartbreak and moving on. It captures the feeling of being lost, hopeless, and struggling to keep one's head above water while holding onto a love that has already ended. The song ultimately takes a hopeful stance by acknowledging the pain but recognizing the necessity of letting go and moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

In the dead of night, trying to convince yourself you're not gon' cry
Struggling to hold back tears during the quiet hours of the night


But nevermind, reality has got you, you know it's a lie
Acknowledging that denial won't change the truth of the situation


But you're still gon' try
Attempting to avoid facing the painful reality


Going down the tunnel through the other side
Navigating through difficult times, hoping for a better outcome


Saying in your mind why'd I have to love her, why'd I even try?
Reflecting on the regret and sadness of a failed relationship


Maybe this is by design, learn and let it go, leave it all behind
Considering the idea that fate or a higher power may have orchestrated the outcome, and accepting the need to move on


And I still wonder why, why'd she let me go? Your guess is as good as mine
Questioning the reason for the other person's actions, but ultimately having no clear answer


How will I survive? Tryna keep my balance on the alkaline
Expressing fear and uncertainty about how to cope in the aftermath of the breakup


Just tryna stay aligned, I'm gon' write these songs and just bide my time
Using music as a therapeutic tool to cope and pass the time


Never let them see you cry, holding onto poems and my valentines
Putting on a brave face and keeping emotions private, while holding onto sentimental items as mementos


And now I've realized, and now I've seen the light
Having gained clarity and understanding about the situation


I got to let her go, I'll let her go
Accepting the need to move on from the past relationship


Go let her, go, got to let her know
Expressing the desire to let the other person move on as well


This is going to hurt, already know
Anticipating the emotional pain of letting go


I've been through the storm, been through the cold, man I lost my hold, I've lost my hold
Reflecting on the hardships and challenges faced, including loss of control in the relationship


Her love is growing old, it's growing old, I've seen it in her eyes, right through her soul
Recognizing the relationship has run its course and is coming to an end


But you're still gon' vibe (Still survive), going down the tunnel, tryna stay alive (Stay alive)
Finding strength and determination to carry on despite the pain


Saying in your mind why'd I have to love her, why is she not by my side?
Continuing to struggle with the difficult emotions and questioning the loss of the relationship


I gotta let her go, I'll let her go
Reiterating the need to move on from the past relationship


This is going to hurt, already know
Acknowledging the anticipated emotional pain that comes with letting go


Her love is growing old, it's growing old
Recognizing that the feelings of love for the other person have faded over time


I see it in her eyes, right through her soul
Interpreting nonverbal cues and recognizing that the other person no longer reciprocates the feelings of love


But nevermind, mind, mind, yeah, yeah
Repeating the idea that denial won't change the reality of the situation




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Papa Yaw Owusu

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Comments from YouTube:

objectivity gate

It's too good. This one hits close to home.

Nicky Cotton

Addictive = 5 outta 5 *'s for this 1 ❤

BoeboeMusic

Does anyone know what the vocal sample is?

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