In Your Own Sweet Way
Kris Adams Lyrics

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In your sweet way
You've turned my whole world upside down
Put on a fake face played the clown
Well you've had your way

Now I can see
I'm nothing but a passing faze
You don't intend to mend your ways

To remain with me

You've found my style
Amusing for awhile
I watched you have your fun
With everyone

In your sweet way
I know your terms I know them well

I'm going crazy I can tell
That you'd like to stay your own sweet way

Overall Meaning

The song "In Your Own Sweet Way" by Kris Adams talks about the dynamics of a relationship where one person has been manipulated and led on by the other. The lyrics describe the situation where the other person has put on a facade and played the clown to get their way, leaving the first person feeling used and discarded. The first person realizes that they were nothing but a passing phase for the second person and that they have no intention of changing their behavior to remain with them. The song highlights the frustration and pain that comes with being in a relationship where one person is not honest about their intentions and is only interested in serving their own interests.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of being aware of the other person's terms in a relationship. The first person knows the terms that the second person operates by but is not willing to accept them. This creates a sense of unease and anxiety, causing the first person to feel like they are going crazy. The last phrase "That you'd like to stay in your own sweet way" suggests that even though the second person may be aware of how they are treating the first person, they are unwilling to change their behavior and continue to act in their own interests.

Line by Line Meaning

In your sweet way
The way you carry yourself and treat me is unique to you

You've turned my whole world upside down
Your actions have disrupted my life completely

Put on a fake face played the clown
You have pretended to be someone you're not and acted foolishly

Well you've had your way
You've gotten what you wanted, regardless of the consequences

Now I can see
I have gained clarity or understanding about the situation

I'm nothing but a passing faze
You don't see me as a long-term commitment, but as a temporary infatuation

You don't intend to mend your ways
You have no plans to change your behavior, even if it causes harm to others

To remain with me
You have no desire to continue a relationship with me

You've found my style
You've become attracted to my personality or behavior

Amusing for awhile
You found me entertaining or interesting for a short period of time

I watched you have your fun
I observed you enjoying yourself, often at my expense