Ruin
Jane Decker Lyrics


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You're like a dream I've never had
So good I couldn't even thought through
It's like synchronicity
Everything's right when you're with me oo-oh

I want so badly to be, so very close to you
My time is never right, I can't seem to get my feet to move
Cause it ain't easy being optimistic
You're the cream of the crop and I think I've missed itttt

I would ruin everything for you
I would do anything
If you asked me today
I'd run away

I would ruin everything-for you

I need simplicity
I need something to believe in
If I take another break, I'd be so lost with a feeling that I can't shake

I want so badly to be, so very close to you
My time is never right I can't seem to get my feet to move

It ain't easy being optimistic
You're the cream of the crop and I think I've missed itttt

I would ruin everything for you
I would do anything
If you asked me today
I'd run away

I would ruin everything

Cause it ain't easy being optimistic
It ain't easy being optimistic
It ain't easy being optimistic
Cause it ain't easy it ain't easy it ain't easy it ain't easy

I would ruin everything for you
I would do anything
If you asked me today, I'd run away

I would ruin everything
I would ruin everything for you
I would do anything
If you asked me today, I'd run away
I would ruin everything

I would ruin everything for you
I would do anything




If you asked me today, I'd run away
I do anything-for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jane Decker's song "Ruin" seem to be from the perspective of someone who is deeply in love with another person, but who also recognizes that they are not in the best place to be able to pursue that love. The first verse expresses the intensity of the emotions this person is experiencing, using dream imagery and references to synchronicity to convey how important the other person is to them. The second verse introduces the idea that the singer is struggling with their own personal issues - they need simplicity and something to believe in, but they can't seem to move forward in their life. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that their feelings are so strong that they would be willing to sacrifice everything for this person, but at the same time, they don't feel like they can fully pursue the relationship because of their own limitations.


The chorus is the most straightforward part of the song. The singer is saying that they would do anything for this person, even if it means ruining everything else in their life. The repetition of the phrase "I would ruin everything" emphasizes the intensity of this sentiment. The final line, "I do anything-for you" is especially poignant because of the dashed hopes expressed elsewhere in the song - the singer wants to make clear that their love is real and that they are willing to put everything else aside to pursue it.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ruin" are an honest and emotional portrayal of what it feels like to be in love with someone but not be able to act on those feelings. The song is full of conflicting emotions - hope and despair, love and self-doubt - that many listeners are likely to relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like a dream I've never had
You are someone I have always wanted but never thought I would find


So good I couldn't even thought through
Being with you feels so amazing that I can't even put it into words


It's like synchronicity
Our connection feels like destiny


Everything's right when you're with me oo-oh
When we're together, everything feels perfect


I want so badly to be, so very close to you
I desire to be close to you more than anything


My time is never right, I can't seem to get my feet to move
I struggle to make the right moves and timing to be with you


Cause it ain't easy being optimistic
It's difficult to stay positive and hopeful in this situation


You're the cream of the crop and I think I've missed itttt
You're the best and I'm afraid I missed my chance with you


I would ruin everything for you
I am willing to sacrifice everything to be with you


I would do anything
I am willing to do anything to be with you


If you asked me today
If you asked me right now


I'd run away
I'd leave everything behind to be with you


I need simplicity
I desire a simple life and a clear path to be with you


I need something to believe in
I need a reason to keep trying to be with you


If I take another break, I'd be so lost with a feeling that I can't shake
If I give up again, I would feel lost and unable to move on from my feelings for you


It ain't easy being optimistic
It's very difficult to stay positive in this situation


I would ruin everything
I would give up everything for you


Cause it ain't easy being optimistic
It's very difficult to stay positive in this situation


I would do anything-for you
I am willing to do anything to make you happy




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