PROBLEM
Jonathan Young feat. Travis Carte Lyrics
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Uh huh, it's Jonathan Young and Travis Carte
We're back
Hey baby, even though I hate ya
I wanna love ya, I want you
And even though I can't forgive ya
I really want to, I want you
Tell me, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me?
'Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it, I want you
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up, but it's you
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back, but it's you
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it, but it's you
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
Travis
One less problem without you
I got one less problem without you
I got one less problem without you
I got one less, one less problem
Jonny
I got one less, one less problem, oh
(I guess it's my turn now) Here we go
Travis
Smart money, bettin' I'll be better off without you
In no time, I'll be forgettin' all about you
You sayin' that you know but I really, really doubt you
Understand my life is easy when I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy, too biggie to be here stressin'
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you more than I love your presence
And the best thing now is probably for you to exit
I let you go, let you back, I finally learned my lesson
No half-steppin', either you want it or you just playin'
I'm listenin' to you knowin' I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million yous baby, so don't be dumb
I got 99 problems but you won't be one
Like what?
Jonny
I got one less, one less problem
I got one less, one less problem
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
Travis
One less problem without you
I got one less problem without you (One less problem, oh)
I got one less problem without you
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without you (One less, one less)
I got one less problem without you
I got one less problem without you
I got one less, one less problem
The lyrics to "Problem" by Jonathan Young and Travis Carte describe a tumultuous relationship, where the singer is conflicted between their love and hate for their partner. Despite acknowledging that they shouldn't want to be with them, they can't help but want them. The chorus emphasizes this struggle, with the singer acknowledging that they have a problem that they can't let go of.
Travis Carte's verse takes a different tone, expressing a sense of liberation and confidence in moving on from the problematic relationship. He suggests that he'll be better off without the other person, and that they were more enamored with the idea of them than the reality of their presence. He concludes by stating that he has "99 problems" but the other person won't be one of them.
Overall, "Problem" presents an emotionally complex portrayal of a relationship, highlighting the conflicting emotions and difficulties that come with trying to let go of someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, even though I hate ya
I wanna love ya, I want you
Despite disliking you, I have a strong desire to love and be with you.
And even though I can't forgive ya
I really want to, I want you
Although I can't excuse your actions, I still want to be with you.
Tell me, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me?
Please explain why you can't leave me even though we have problems.
'Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it, I want you
Despite acknowledging that I shouldn't desire this, I still intensely crave you.
I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up, but it's you
I recognize that you won't change, but I struggle to let you go because of my feelings for you.
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back, but it's you
I understand that it's not healthy for us to continue, yet I'm drawn to you specifically.
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it, but it's you
Your affection affects me deeply, even though I know I shouldn't want it because of our problems.
Smart money, bettin' I'll be better off without you
In no time, I'll be forgettin' all about you
It's sensible to believe I'll be happier once I'm away from you, and soon I'll forget about you entirely.
You sayin' that you know but I really, really doubt you
Understand my life is easy when I ain't around you
You claim to understand me, but I don't think you truly do. My life is simpler without you in it.
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you more than I love your presence
And the best thing now is probably for you to exit
I believe I'm more infatuated with the idea of you than actually being with you, and it's best for you to leave now.
There's a million yous baby, so don't be dumb
I got 99 problems but you won't be one
There are numerous people like you out there, so it'd be foolish to hold onto you. I have other issues, but you won't be one of them.
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
I'm a bit naive and carefree, and I need to be more intelligent and recognize that I already have certain advantages.
One less problem without you
I'm relieved to have fewer problems now that we're no longer together.
Contributed by Daniel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.