have you ever
June's Diary Lyrics


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Girl, I know you love him but
Nobody deserves to be treated this way
Leave it alone
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I know what you′re bout to say
Tomorrow is gonna be better than today
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yesterday I was in love with someone who hurt me
Nah, he ain't deserve me, no, no, no
But I keep running back
To someone in my past, that I wish I never had, no, no, no

Yeah, yeah, yeah
I know what you′re bout to say
You could do better, yeah
Shit I wish I knew better yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I know what you're bout to say
You can move on
But you ain't that strong

Have you ever been in love with someone that you′re scared of
Have you ever been so afraid to leave, that you can′t go from A to B
Have you ever
Have you ever been in love with someone that you're scared of
Have you ever been so ashamed to speak
That you don′t say a word to me
Have you ever told a lie to your girlfriends
Have you ever wanted to cry when you're smiling
Have you ever
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I know what you′re bout to say
Swallow your pride, your ego's in the way, yeah
I bet you ain′t know I been with someone who hurt me
Who left and desert me, yeah
And he always came right back until I left his ass
The best decision I ever had

Yeah, yeah, yeah
I know what you're bout to say
You could do better, yeah
Shit I wish I knew better, yeah, yeah, yeah
I know what you're bout to say
You can move on
But you ain′t that strong

Have you ever been in love with someone that you′re scared of
Have you ever been so afraid to leave, that you can't go from A to B
Have you ever,
Have you ever been in love with someone that you′re scared of
Have you ever been so ashamed to speak
That you don't say a word to me
Have you ever told a lie to your girlfriends
Have you ever wanted to cry when you′re smiling
You ain't got to lie
It′s ok I got you, tell the truth
Girl, you ain't got to lie
Have you ever left somebody hurtin' you




Have you ever
Oh, have you ever

Overall Meaning

The song “Have You Ever” by June’s Diary touches on the topic of being in an abusive relationship but being unable to leave because of fear, shame, or apprehension. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows she deserves better but still keeps returning to someone who has hurt her in the past. The repeated chorus “have you ever” implies that the experiences described in the song are relatable to many people who may have been in a similar situation.


The opening verse warns the singer's friend to leave an abusive partner and not tolerate such behavior. However, the chorus turns inward as the singer admits to experiencing similar situations herself. The second verse expands on the singer's personal experience in abusive relationships, revealing that she kept returning to someone who hurt her until she finally “left his ass.”


The overall message of the song is that it is essential to recognize and acknowledge harmful situations, even when it is difficult, and not let fear or shame keep one from seeking a better situation. The song encourages listeners who may have gone through similar experiences to speak up, seek help, and break the cycle of abuse.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, I know you love him but
I understand that you are in love with him, but


Nobody deserves to be treated this way
No one deserves to be treated poorly like this


Leave it alone
You should end it and move on


Yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition for emphasis


I know what you′re bout to say
I understand what you are going to say


Tomorrow is gonna be better than today
Things will get better and tomorrow will be a new day


Yesterday I was in love with someone who hurt me
I used to love someone who hurt me in the past


Nah, he ain't deserve me, no, no, no
He did not deserve my love and affection


But I keep running back
But I keep going back to him


To someone in my past, that I wish I never had, no, no, no
To someone from my past whom I regret ever being with


You could do better, yeah
You deserve someone better


Shit I wish I knew better yeah
I wish I had known better


You can move on
You can move on from this


But you ain't that strong
But it may be difficult for you to do so


Have you ever been in love with someone that you′re scared of
Have you ever been in love with someone who scares you?


Have you ever been so afraid to leave, that you can′t go from A to B
Have you ever been so afraid to end things that you are unable to move forward?


Have you ever been so ashamed to speak That you don′t say a word to me
Have you ever been too embarrassed to talk about your relationship?


Have you ever told a lie to your girlfriends
Have you ever lied to your friends about your relationship?


Have you ever wanted to cry when you're smiling
Have you ever felt like crying even when you are happy on the outside?


Swallow your pride, your ego's in the way, yeah
Put aside your ego and pride, they are hindering your ability to leave him


I bet you ain′t know I been with someone who hurt me
You probably didn't know that I have been with someone who has hurt me before


Who left and desert me, yeah
He left and abandoned me


And he always came right back until I left his ass
He always came back to me until I finally left him


The best decision I ever had
Leaving him was the best decision I ever made


You ain′t got to lie
You don't have to lie about your feelings


It′s ok I got you, tell the truth
It's alright, I am here for you. Be honest with me


Have you ever left somebody hurtin' you
Have you ever left someone who hurt you?


Oh, have you ever
Repetition for emphasis




Writer(s): Cary Ryan Barlowe, Corey Justin Crowder, Dustin Charles Lynch

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I’m ready for the world to stop SLEEPING on this talented group . Hopefully it happens in 2021 !

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So ready for someone to support them the way they should

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Sassy Diva

I came here expecting a Brandy cover .... leaving here loving this 😍😍

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Same here !

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When it came on I was like, oh this a different arrangement lol

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LOL a cover would be dope but they have their own songs too. We gotta get use to it 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞

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