U
King Midas Sound/Scientist Lyrics


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Guess it's best to get this out in the open
Like my heart was once, but now it's closing
You were lost and a little unfocused
But maybe you hoped I wouldn't notice
Disappointed is the least I could say
Who knew these women would lead you astray?
I guess you just wanna live life outside a cage
And I hope you change

But look at what we made
Sure was beautiful
Now I lay it in the grave
Now I'm all covered in dirt
And I try to behave
But whenever they play our song
Don't know why I feel ashamed
Don't know why I don't belong

First flight back to Atlanta
Five years later
Wish I listened when they told me
"Don't ever accept no favors"
2 AM in the parking garage, it's clearly a no brainer
Should have left you last July but I was only tryna save us
Maybe it's these memories or maybe it's the chase
Or maybe it's whenever I roll over to your face
Whatever it is, I know you don't wanna be saved
No, I never thought it would go up in flames

But look at what we made
Sure was beautiful
Now I lay it in the grave (now I lay)
Now I'm all covered in dirt (now I'm all)
And I try to behave (I try to)
But whenever they play our song




Don't know why I feel ashamed
Don't know why I don't belong (don't know why)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "U" by King Midas Sound/Scientist tells a tale of a past relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines hint at the end of the relationship, which may have been caused by the other person's infidelity, indicated by the line "Who knew these women would lead you astray." The singer expresses disappointment in the other person's actions and seems to be trying to move on, as indicated by the line, "Now I lay it in the grave, now I'm all covered in dirt." However, the singer cannot seem to shake the emotions associated with the relationship, as indicated by the line "Whenever they play our song, don't know why I feel ashamed." The closing line "Don't know why I don't belong" suggests that even though the relationship is over, the singer does not feel like they fit into life without their former partner.


The song creates a sad and melancholic atmosphere with its slow, heavy beats and haunting instrumentals. The repetition of the lines "Look at what we made, sure was beautiful" emphasizes the nostalgic and regretful feelings associated with the past relationship. The line "I guess you just wanna live life outside a cage, and I hope you change" hints at a desire to reconnect with the former partner, or at least for them to grow and move on from their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Guess it's best to get this out in the open
It's best to be honest about something that needs to be addressed


Like my heart was once, but now it's closing
I used to be open and vulnerable, but now I'm shutting down emotionally


You were lost and a little unfocused
You were unsure of your direction and not fully committed


But maybe you hoped I wouldn't notice
Perhaps you thought I wouldn't see through your lack of focus


Disappointed is the least I could say
I'm extremely let down by your choices and actions


Who knew these women would lead you astray
I didn't expect that other women would come between us


I guess you just wanna live life outside a cage
You want to be free and not tied down to any specific commitment


And I hope you change
I still hold out hope that you will grow and mature as a person


But look at what we made
We had something special in our relationship


Sure was beautiful
It was a wonderful and remarkable experience


Now I lay it in the grave
Our relationship is over and done


Now I'm all covered in dirt
I feel unclean and ashamed of how things ended


And I try to behave
I attempt to act with dignity and composure


But whenever they play our song
Whenever I hear our special song


Don't know why I feel ashamed
I still carry some guilt and confusion about what happened


Don't know why I don't belong
I feel like something is missing and I don't fit in anymore


First flight back to Atlanta
Returning to our old love nest


Five years later
A long time has passed since we were together


Wish I listened when they told me
I regret not heeding the advice of others


"Don't ever accept no favors"
I should have been more cautious about the choices I made


2 AM in the parking garage, it's clearly a no brainer
A situation that should have been obvious to avoid


Should have left you last July but I was only tryna save us
I should have ended things sooner, but I was still holding onto the idea of saving our relationship


Maybe it's these memories or maybe it's the chase
Maybe it's the past memories or the thrill of the pursuit that keeps me coming back


Or maybe it's whenever I roll over to your face
Perhaps it's when I wake up to see your face


Whatever it is, I know you don't wanna be saved
Regardless of the reason, I understand that you don't want to change


No, I never thought it would go up in flames
I never imagined that our relationship would end so destructively




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darhyl Camper, Mariah Buckles

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