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Iraheta Allison Lyrics
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Well someday I want to but right now I don't
Is it so hard to understand
I'm just a girl without a plan
You hold on too tight
We'll take a few steps back tonight
I don't need you to save me
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
That you gave me
Maybe you'll tell me I told you so
But maybe my screw ups is how I will know
Why can't you let me hit the ground?
Not like I'm lost and can't be found
Don't wanna fight but take a few steps back tonight
I don't need you to save me
I'd rather crash and burn
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
Don't need you to save me
I know that its easier to control
Is it that hard to let go?
Don't tell me the ?
Maybe I'll need you but maybe I won't
Well someday I want to but right now I don't
I don't need you to save me
I'd rather crash and burn
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
That you gave me
That you gave me
The pieces that you gave me
The lyrics of "Pieces" by Allison Iraheta speak to the theme of independence, self-determination, and personal growth. Allison is singing about the complexities of relationships and personal boundaries. She is a woman who knows what she wants, but also knows that she needs to make mistakes and learn from them to grow. She is asking for space from her partner, to be able to make her own choices, even if they might lead to mistakes or heartbreak. She is not seeking to be saved, she would rather live and learn, even if that means putting herself and her heart at risk.
In the second verse of the song, Allison addresses her partner directly, asking him not to tell her "I told you so" when she makes mistakes. She recognizes that while screwing up might be painful, it is also an essential part of building a life that is true to who she is. She wants her partner to trust her enough to let her take risks and make mistakes, without trying to control or "save" her.
Overall, the song is about the tension between wanting to be safe and protected in a relationship, and the desire for independence, growth, and self-determination. It shows how difficult and messy romantic relationships can be, and the struggle of finding the balance between love and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'll need you maybe I wont
I can't predict the future, I may or may not need you.
Well someday I want to but right now I don't
I'm not ready for a committed relationship right now, but maybe someday.
Is it so hard to understand
Can't you comprehend my honesty and straightforwardness?
I'm just a girl without a plan
I don't have everything figured out yet.
You hold on too tight
You're suffocating me and being too possessive.
We'll take a few steps back tonight
Let's take some time apart from each other.
I don't need you to save me
I'm capable of handling things on my own.
I'd rather crash and burn
I'd rather make mistakes and learn from them.
Don't need you to tell me
I don't need you to dictate how I live my life.
How to live before I learn
I want to learn from my own experiences, not just what others tell me.
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
Even if I make mistakes and get hurt, I will still be okay.
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
I still have the memories and experiences that we shared.
Maybe you'll tell me I told you so
You might think that I'll regret my decisions, but I won't.
But maybe my screw ups is how I will know
Making mistakes is how I learn and grow.
Why can't you let me hit the ground?
Why won't you let me learn from my own failures?
Not like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm not lost, I just need to explore and figure things out on my own.
I know that its easier to control
You want to have more control over me, but that's not what I want.
Is it that hard to let go?
Why is it so difficult for you to give me the freedom that I want?
Don't tell me the ?
Don't try to convince me otherwise, and don't complete your sentence.
That you gave me
I still have the memories and experiences that you gave me.
The pieces that you gave me
I still have the memories and experiences that we shared.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, DANIEL JAMES PRINGLE, LEAH HAYWOOD
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