Someone
JOY-KEY Lyrics

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Tell me where your head has gone
Why do you hide your mouth from me?
I'd pray to a different god for you
Tell me I'm your ride or die
Anything I could believe
I would like to live as one with you

I could let you break these laws I once made for me

If you want to, 'cause I want you
But the trouble is

If I give what I've got, would you hold it up against me?
If I show what I'm not, will I hurt you like they hurt me?
What I fear I become, every word will be undone
To love someone is to lose someone

Power in the weakest way
Thought I had this set for me
Maybe there's no playing God with you
If there's no turning back
You could repeat my past
Then what would I do?
I don't want to
But I want you
So the trouble is

If I give what I've got, would you hold it up against me?
If I show what I'm not, will I hurt you like they hurt me?
What I fear I become, every word will be undone
To love someone is to lose someone

I wanna let go
I wanna live for two
I wanna be wrong
I wanna learn to lose
I got to get down
With nothing left to prove
And if I got you
I had to make it through
And I ain't scared of trouble
'Cause you're worth the trouble
Now I don't approve
What I used to choose

If I give what I've got, would you hold it up against me?
If I show what I'm not, will I hurt you like they hurt me?

What I fear I become, every word will be undone
To love someone is to lose someone

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the lyrics express a desire to understand and connect with someone who seems distant and guarded. The persona wants to know what is on the other person's mind and why they are withholding their thoughts and emotions. They are willing to go to great lengths, even praying to a different god, in order to have a deep and committed relationship with this person.

The second verse brings up a dilemma. The persona acknowledges that they could let go of their own rules and boundaries for this person, showing their willingness to compromise for the sake of the relationship. However, they are also aware that this vulnerability could potentially be used against them. They question whether revealing their true self could end up causing harm, just like the wounds inflicted on them by others in the past. The fear of losing themselves and being hurt again is a constant worry.

The chorus reflects the struggle between wanting to let go and fully embrace the relationship, while also being afraid of the potential consequences. The persona wants to live for both themselves and the other person, to allow themselves to be flawed and make mistakes, and to learn from those experiences. The lyrics emphasize the idea that loving someone means accepting the risk of losing them, even if it means sacrificing parts of oneself in the process.

The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of vulnerability and the internal conflict faced by the persona. They admit that they are willing to take on the trouble and challenges that come with being in a relationship with this person because they believe they are worth it. However, they also acknowledge that they no longer approve of their past choices and are willing to change for the sake of the relationship.

Overall, the song explores the complexities of love and the emotional struggles that come with letting someone into your life. It delves into the fear of vulnerability, the desire for connection, and the difficult choices that have to be made when it comes to opening oneself up to the possibility of both joy and heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me where your head has gone
Please confide in me and share your thoughts and feelings with me

Why do you hide your mouth from me?
Why are you keeping secrets and not being fully open with me?

I'd pray to a different god for you
I am willing to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for your happiness

Tell me I'm your ride or die
Assure me that I am your loyal and unwavering companion

Anything I could believe
I am open to believing in anything that brings us closer together

I would like to live as one with you
I desire a deep connection and unity with you

I could let you break these laws I once made for me
I am willing to let go of my self-imposed restrictions for you

If you want to, 'cause I want you
If you desire it, because I desire you too

But the trouble is
However, there is a complication

If I give what I've got, would you hold it up against me?
If I give you my all, would you use it against me or judge me for it?

If I show what I'm not, will I hurt you like they hurt me?
If I reveal my true self, will I unintentionally cause you pain like others have done to me?

What I fear I become, every word will be undone
I am afraid that if I act on my fears, I will become someone I do not want to be and everything I say will lose its meaning

To love someone is to lose someone
Loving someone deeply means being vulnerable and risking heartbreak

Power in the weakest way
There is strength in vulnerability and embracing our weaknesses

Thought I had this set for me
I believed that I had control over my life and its direction

Maybe there's no playing God with you
Perhaps I cannot manipulate or control the outcome of our relationship

If there's no turning back
If we cannot undo or change what has happened

You could repeat my past
You have the potential to make the same mistakes I have made in the past

Then what would I do?
I would be faced with uncertainty and confusion if that were to happen

I don't want to
I do not wish for that scenario to occur

But I want you
Nevertheless, I desire to be with you

So the trouble is
Therefore, the dilemma arises

I wanna let go
I want to release my fears and inhibitions

I wanna live for two
I want to live a life that encompasses both of us

I wanna be wrong
I am willing to admit my mistakes and learn from them

I wanna learn to lose
I want to understand the concept of losing and accept it gracefully

I got to get down
I need to humble myself

With nothing left to prove
When I have nothing left to demonstrate or validate

And if I got you
And if I have you by my side

I had to make it through
I had to endure and overcome various challenges to reach this point

And I ain't scared of trouble
I am not afraid of facing difficulties

'Cause you're worth the trouble
Because you are worth all the challenges and obstacles

Now I don't approve
Now I no longer support or agree with

What I used to choose
The choices I made in the past