Facade
Jarris Lyrics

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We made our mistakes
And we said our goodbyes
But can we drop this facade
We saw through each other's alibis
And where are we now
I'm asking you once again
And I am holding my breath
Hoping for new beginnings but

What would it take to make you understand
What would it take to make you mine again
What do I have to say in my defense
What do I have to do just say the word

Tell me you know
What it takes
To make you happy
And I'll make it happen

So this is my story
And how it ends is still up to you
Will you kiss me like yesterday
Or tear my heart in two
And I know this is awkward
And the tension is growing here
But what makes it so difficult
Are the feelings we cannot bear so

What would it take to make you understand
What would it take to make you mine again
What do I have to say in my defense
What do I have to do just say the word

Tell me you know
What it takes
To make you happy
And I'll make it happen

(Don't say goodbye)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jarris's song Facade are about a person who has made mistakes in a past relationship and is now asking for a chance to make things right. The singer is tired of pretending and wants to drop the facade they have put up to protect themselves from their feelings. They are looking for new beginnings but are unsure of how to make it happen with their former partner. The song expresses the frustration of not being understood and the hope that their partner can see their perspective and be willing to work things out.

The lyrics capture the mixed emotions of a person who is willing to take the blame for the problems in the relationship, but also wants to be understood and have their voice heard. The repetition of the question "what would it take" shows the desperation and uncertainty that the singer is feeling. The line "tell me you know what it takes to make you happy and I'll make it happen" highlights the willingness to do whatever it takes to make things work. The last line, "don't say goodbye," shows that the singer is not ready to give up and is still holding onto hope for a second chance.

Line by Line Meaning

We made our mistakes
We have made errors in judgment and poor decisions that have likely led to our current situation.

And we said our goodbyes
We have previously ended our relationship, but it is possible that things have changed since then.

But can we drop this facade
Can we stop pretending that everything is okay and be honest about our feelings and intentions?

We saw through each other's alibis
We are aware of each other's lies and excuses, and we know that they are not valid reasons for continuing to stay apart.

And where are we now
We are currently in a state of uncertainty and do not know the exact state of our relationship.

I'm asking you once again
I am reaching out to you once more, hoping to gain insight into your thoughts and feelings.

And I am holding my breath
I am anxious about your response and am waiting with anticipation for your answer.

Hoping for new beginnings but
I am hoping we can start anew, but I am aware that repairing our relationship will not be easy.

What would it take to make you understand
What do I need to do or say to make you comprehend my perspective and feelings?

What would it take to make you mine again
What changes need to occur for us to reunite emotionally and become a couple once more?

What do I have to say in my defense
What explanation can I give to justify my previous actions or shortcomings?

What do I have to do just say the word
What specific action do I need to take to convince you to give our relationship another chance?

Tell me you know
Please confirm that you understand and are aware of what I need to do for us to move forward.

What it takes
What changes or efforts must be made from both of us to make our relationship work?

To make you happy
What needs to occur for you to feel fulfilled and content in our relationship?

And I'll make it happen
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make our relationship work and make you happy.

So this is my story
This is my account of what has happened between us and how I feel about it.

And how it ends is still up to you
The outcome of our current situation ultimately depends on your choices and actions.

Will you kiss me like yesterday
Do you still have feelings for me and want to be with me like you did before?

Or tear my heart in two
Or will you reject me and break my heart, causing me great emotional pain.

And I know this is awkward
I am aware that our current situation is uncomfortable and difficult to navigate.

And the tension is growing here
I can feel the unease and pressure building between us.

But what makes it so difficult
The reason this is so hard to deal with is because we both have strong emotions involved.

Are the feelings we cannot bear so
The emotions we are experiencing are overwhelming and unbearable, which is why it is so challenging to deal with this situation.

(Don't say goodbye)
Please do not leave me again, as I still have hope for us to be together once more.

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