Apple Juice
Jessie Reyez Lyrics

Broken home baby
Acknowledging the upbringing and environment that molded the character.

I can never blame you
Understanding and being sympathetic to how past experiences contributed to who the person is today.

No one ever taught you how to love right
Realizing how certain aspects of one’s life can affect their ability to express and receive love, and empathizing with those struggles.

No one ever taught you how to stand by
Recognizing how some people may not have ever had positive influences to teach them how to be supportive and present for others.

When it's uphill
Referring to the difficulties and challenges that arise in relationships, realizing that these trials can become frequent and unyielding.

And more times this love is just uphill
Acknowledging the uphill nature of a relationship, and that this state seems to be the default instead of an exception.

You're always fighting something
Observing that the person is always battling with some internal or external conflict.

You never stop running
Realizing how the character is always in motion and either physically or emotionally avoiding the things that trouble them.

You don't even bother tryna keep your smile
Noticing that the person has stopped trying to put on a facade and is now open about their struggles.

Let me take you back, boy let me try
Indicating the artist’s willingness to give the character a chance and help them overcome their difficulties.

We might be alright
Expressing hope for future success in the relationship, despite current uncertainties.

Perfect ain't coming but we'll be alright
Realizing that perfection is unattainable, but the relationship can still be successful with effort and commitment.

You just gotta, just gotta love me
Expressing the singer's need for love and affection in the relationship.

Don't let goodbyes come too easy
Stressing the need for commitment to the relationship and a refusal to easily give up on it.

Love me, just let me know that you need me
Requesting validation and reassurance from the partner about their love and commitment.

Love me, I'll teach you how to love me, love me
Expressing the artist's desire to guide the partner’s love and teach them how to satisfy their needs.

Even though you're draing my soul out of my eyes
Acknowledging the negative impact that the relationship has had on the artist, but still not giving up on the character.

Even though you had me crying every night
Accepting the past emotional pain, but not giving up hope for the future.

I see you're trying
Acknowledging and appreciating any efforts that the partner is making to improve the relationship.

I'm grateful 'cause I see you're trying
Being thankful that the partner recognizes the need for improvement and has taken steps to address it.

I know I know I know I know why I shouldn't stay
Acknowledging the rational reasons why the artist should leave the relationship.

But I'm stuck tryna save you from you
Expressing the artist's desire to help the partner, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being.

And you should know that I'm at your mercy
Stressing the singer's vulnerability and reliance on the partner to reciprocate and contribute to the relationship.

I've spent my life searching for you
Emphasizing the significance of the relationship, and the effort and time that the artist has invested in finding a compatible partner.