Either Way
Laraland Lyrics
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The only time we ever talk is when the monthly bills are due
We go to work, we go to church
We fake the perfect life
I'm past the point of give a damn
All my tears are cried
Say the word, we'll call it quits
Baby, you can go or you can stay
But I won't love you either way
It's been so long since I felt
Anything inside these walls
You can't hate, you can't hurt
When you don't feel at all
I used to cry and stay up nights
And wonder what went wrong
And it's been hard
But hearts can only do that for so long
We can just go on like this
Say the word, we'll call it quits
Baby, you can go or you can stay
I wanna love you either way
We can just go on like this
Say the word, we'll call it quits
Baby, you can go or you can stay
But I wanna love you either way
The lyrics to Laraland's "Either Way" depict a relationship that has lost its passion and connection. The first verse describes a situation where the couple barely has any interaction except when it comes to handling practical matters like paying bills. They go about their daily routines, pretending to live a perfect life, but in reality, they are emotionally distant from each other.
The line "I'm past the point of give a damn, all my tears are cried" indicates that the singer has reached a state of apathy and emotional exhaustion. They have already shed all their tears and have no more energy left to invest in the relationship. This reveals the depth of their despair and the lack of hope they feel towards the situation.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is willing to accept whatever decision their partner makes. They express a sense of resignation, stating, "We can just go on like this, say the word, we'll call it quits. Baby, you can go or you can stay, but I won't love you either way." It implies that even though the singer is open to the possibility of their partner leaving, their love for them has faded to the point where it won't make a difference either way.
The second verse highlights the emotional void within the relationship. The singer feels disconnected from their partner and the world around them, stating "It's been so long since I felt anything inside these walls. You can't hate, you can't hurt when you don't feel at all." They used to experience intense emotions, crying and questioning what went wrong, but now they have become numb to it all. The line "hearts can only do that for so long" suggests that the pain of this unfulfilling relationship has reached a breaking point.
In the final chorus, the singer expresses their desire to love their partner regardless of the circumstances. They acknowledge that they are willing to accept whatever choice their partner makes, but deep down, they yearn to rekindle the love they once had. The line "I wanna love you either way" reveals the underlying hope that perhaps the love they once shared can be revived, even though they are uncertain if it's possible.
Line by Line Meaning
We pass in the hall on our way to separate rooms
We have grown apart, living separate lives under the same roof.
The only time we ever talk is when the monthly bills are due
Our communication is limited to practical matters, devoid of genuine connection.
We go to work, we go to church
We follow the routine, trying to maintain the appearance of a perfect life.
We fake the perfect life
We pretend to have a flawless and ideal existence.
I'm past the point of give a damn
I no longer care or have any emotional investment.
All my tears are cried
I have exhausted all my emotions and shed all the tears I had.
We can just go on like this
We can continue living our current superficial and disconnected life.
Say the word, we'll call it quits
If you express your desire, we can end this relationship.
Baby, you can go or you can stay
You have the choice to leave or remain with me.
But I won't love you either way
Regardless of your decision, my love for you has diminished.
It's been so long since I felt
I haven't experienced genuine emotions in a considerable amount of time.
Anything inside these walls
There is emptiness and lack of feeling within the confines of our relationship.
You can't hate, you can't hurt
When you are emotionally numb, you are incapable of hatred or inflicting pain.
When you don't feel at all
The absence of emotions renders you unable to feel anything.
I used to cry and stay up nights
I would weep and stay awake during sleepless nights in the past.
And wonder what went wrong
I would ponder about the reasons behind our relationship's deterioration.
And it's been hard
Dealing with these circumstances has been difficult.
But hearts can only do that for so long
Emotional resilience has its limits, and our hearts can't endure this for much longer.
I wanna love you either way
Despite my current indifference, I still desire to love you, regardless of your decision.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendell Wayne Marvel, Timothy A. James, Christopher Alvin Stapleton
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