Issues
Julia Westlin Lyrics


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I′m jealous, I'm overzealous
When I′m down, I get real down
When I'm high, I don't come down
When I′m angry, baby, believe me
I could love you just like that
And I could leave you just this fast
But you don′t judge me
'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
No, you don′t judge me
'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
′Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
So give ′em all to me and I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory of all our problems
'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ′em
Yeah, I got issues
And one of them is how bad I need you
You do shit on purpose
You get mad and you break things, feel bad, try to fix things
But you′re perfect, poorly wired circuit
And got hands like an ocean, push you out, pull you back in
But you don't judge me
′Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
No, you don't judge me
′Cause you see it from same point of view
'Cause I got issues, but you got ′em too
So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory of all our problems
′Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ′em
Yeah, I got issues
And one of them is how bad I need you
(I got issues, you got 'em too)
And one of them is how bad I need you
(I got issues, you got ′em too)
'Cause I got issues but you got ′em too
So give 'em all to me and I′ll give mine to you
Bask in the glory of all our problems
'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues
And one of them is how bad I need you (You got ′em too)
Yeah, I got issues (I got issues)
And one of them is how bad I need you (You got ′em too)




Yeah, I got issues (I got)
And one of them is how bad I need you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julia Westlin's "Issues" explore the ups and downs of a relationship, and the unique bond that is formed when two people share both their positive and negative traits. The singer admits to being jealous and overzealous, and experiencing dramatic mood swings. She recognizes that her partner has flaws as well, but they are able to work through them together.


Despite their imperfections, the singer and her partner have the kind of love that can withstand any problem they face. The lyric "Bask in the glory of all our problems" suggests that the singer is willing to embrace the challenges that come with a relationship, because they ultimately strengthen the bond between the two people.


The phrase "And one of them is how bad I need you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the singer's partner in her life. Even though they both have issues, they need each other to overcome them.


Overall, the song acknowledges the difficulties of a relationship, but celebrates the unique bond that comes from sharing all of one's flaws with another person.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm jealous, I'm overzealous
I have a tendency to become possessive and insecure about the attention and affections of the person I love.


When I'm down, I get real down
My emotions can quickly spiral downwards when I'm feeling low or depressed.


When I'm high, I don't come down
I tend to become euphoric and overly optimistic when I'm happy, and it can be difficult to bring me down from that high.


When I'm angry, baby, believe me
My anger can be intense and fiery, and I can become very forceful and assertive when I'm upset.


I could love you just like that
When I'm feeling positive and affectionate, my love for you can become intense and passionate very quickly.


And I could leave you just this fast
My intense emotions can also make me moody and unpredictable, and my feelings for you can shift just as quickly from love to indifference.


But you don't judge me
Despite my flaws and emotional volatility, you accept and love me for who I am without passing judgment on me.


'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
If you were to judge me for my imperfections, I would likely retaliate by passing judgment on your own flaws and shortcomings.


No, you don't judge me
You are understanding and supportive of me even when I am at my worst, and you do not criticize me or try to change me.


'Cause you see it from same point of view
You have your own issues and struggles, and so you are able to empathize with me and see things from my perspective.


'Cause I got issues, but you got 'em too
We both have flaws and problems, but we are willing to work on them together and support one another through our struggles.


So give 'em all to me and I'll give mine to you
We are willing to share our issues and vulnerabilities with each other, and we trust that we can support each other through our struggles.


Bask in the glory of all our problems
We do not shy away from our problems or try to hide them, but instead we are willing to confront them and work on them together.


'Cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve 'em
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles or challenges that may come our way, and we are committed to working through our problems together.


And one of them is how bad I need you
One of my biggest issues is my deep emotional dependence on you, and how much I rely on your love and support to feel whole and complete.




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Comments from YouTube:

999Yuriy

Сидишь теперь молча в тишине под впечатлением и перевариваешь этот кайф. И нет таких слов, что бы выразить те чувства переполняющие душу. Да, да именно душу, так как Ваши маленькие шедевры воспринимаются не только одними ушами и глазами, это нечто большее. Спасибо.

docRflax

Wow, what a voice! Kudos to Julia Michaels for writing this song (always liked it 👍), but I love your version better (👍😎🤟). You & David made it your own with the acapella scoring and video treatment. PS-Still getting goosebumps from the "Savior" video!

superhunk1989

Oh my goodness! This is such a perfectly beautiful cover.
Your angelic voice is SO heavenly to my ears.
Really, really enjoy this cover.

Pedroca-monografia

(portuguese) Julia, suas músicas são simplesmente geniais! Pena que você fala no final dos vídeos. A arte não precisa de explicação!

Marie Ory

Je découvre toujours de nouvelles chansons grâce à tes très belles interprétations... Bravo et merci ! <3

Guinness the Shep

Absolutely incredible! Wasn’t expecting to find such talent on YouTube today! Keep doing everything your doing, it makes all of us happy! Definitely going to support your Patreon

Western Slope Transparency

Chills...Goosebumps on my arms. I could listen all day long... You are truly blessed.

Amburgacker

Très réussi, original, sobre et sophistiqué sans artifices, c'est sincèrement un très beau travail d'artiste !

Anna Popkatt

Your voice is like an angel 👌🏻 I LOVE you a cappella videos, they are truly amazing! Thank you for this video, I love this song 💕

John Jude

You're nailing this,Go Super Chick!
Love your voice and this ❤️ and the kick
❤️
Thanks

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