You Got A Way
Kris Allen Lyrics
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That I am goin' away
But I'll be back soon
There's things I gotta do
So don't you even dare
Give me that "come back" stare
'Cause you know I'm not that strong
Need to say good-bye
But every time I try
Something you do
Pulls me back into you
So tell the driver please
That I'm not gonna need
His services tonight, no
'Cause you got a way
Of making me stay
You got my heart in your hands
You got a way
Of saying my name
That I can't resist
You got a way
With me
No matter how I try
I just can't say good-bye
When I see that smile
It makes me stay for a while
So we're not gonna leave
Until the autumn trees
Turn from red to winter gray
(That's what I say)
You got a way
Of making me stay
You got my heart in your hands
Yes
And you got a way
Of saying my name
That I can't resist
You got a way
With me
No I can't resist
You got a way
With me
Kris Allen's song "You Got A Way" tells the story of the internal struggle of a man who knows he has to leave but just can't resist staying with the person he loves. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and emotions. The man knows that he has to go away for some time, but he also knows that his heart belongs to the person he loves. He asks the driver not to wait for him as he knows that he won't be leaving with him.
The emotions in the song are raw and intense. The man is torn between his obligations and his love, unable to resist the pull of the latter. The way the chorus builds makes the listener feel the singer's longing and the emotional tension is nicely resolved in the final verse, when the man decides to stay until the autumn trees turn from red to winter grey.
The song is beautiful, almost haunting in its intensity. The music and the lyrics combine to make a beautiful and timeless piece. Kris Allen has created a song that speaks to the heart, leaving an indelible impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I am aware
That I am goin' away
I am leaving
But I'll be back soon
I will return in a short period of time
There's things I gotta do
I have tasks to complete
So don't you even dare
Do not attempt
Give me that 'come back' stare
Do not give me that look that suggests I should return
'Cause you know I'm not that strong
Because you know I am not resistant
Need to say good-bye
I must bid farewell
But every time I try
However, each time I attempt
Something you do
Something that you do
Pulls me back into you
Draws me close to you
So tell the driver please
Request the driver on my behalf
That I'm not gonna need
That I will not require
His services tonight, no
His assistance is not needed tonight
'Cause you got a way
Because you possess a skill
Of making me stay
That makes me remain
You got my heart in your hands
You have control over my emotions
Of saying my name
In the way you speak my name
That I can't resist
I am powerless to resist
You got a way
You possess a skill
With me
In regards to me
No matter how I try
Regardless of my attempts
I just can't say good-bye
I find it difficult to bid farewell
When I see that smile
When I observe your smile
It makes me stay for a while
It encourages me to stay a bit longer
So we're not gonna leave
For this reason, we are not going to depart
Until the autumn trees
Until the trees change color due to autumn
Turn from red to winter gray
When they lose all their leaves and become gray for winter
(That's what I say)
(That's what I state)
No I can't resist
I am unable to resist
You got a way with me
You possess a strong influence over me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALE MILLS, KRISTOPHER NEIL ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zippy
the melody in this song is just too good. My favourite in the whole album <3
kevin lie
this song is definitely my favorite song from the album. Too beautiful!
piltschze
So do I, but I can't stop listening to Kris. His voice is so beautiful, I can't get enough of this.
K Keith
Great song!! Especially listening to it at night... :)
Michelle V.
I love Kris allen he deserve to win AI :D he's such a good good singer :)
elmo2488
this song makes me feel like the world is good
jackelyn dajay
beautiful song..i love it..:):*
Noscire Gnamuy
Kris is so amazing but I don't know what happened to his career.
Jennifer Jiang
+Noscire Gnamuy He's doing well. I just saw him in Boston in April. Amazing show. Check out his new album!
RKA
he is gorgeous x