Life Worth Living
Laurel Lyrics


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Put his hands on my face,
the kind of touch that made me chasing down
Like it's true love
Just tear me up, tear me down,
Uh, like it was true love
Every word that you're saying
God, they keep me staying
I'm like gold, Lord
Pull me in, then let me go
Should've know from the first time
Played with me like I was the devil
and I played with you like you were just a man
Wanna lay with you, but I'm never better
From your God, these are the days

Take what you need, darling
I'm just here for you
Uuh uuh uh uh uh
Give me your loving,
Physical affection
Uuh uuh uh uh uh
Give me the best of you to hold
Didn't take me to the heavens

Give me the best of all the grace

Uuh uh, make life worth living

Uuh uh, make life worth living

Even though you're not shy,
It's not the first you've got me high on expectations

You've got a thing for letting me down
Not always around when I want you to stay with me
Make me feel better,
It's no other day when I'm not thinking of you
The day you think of me, times I'm feeling better
It's your love, it's your game





Take what you need, darling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Laurel's song "Life Worth Living" appear to touch on themes of love, passion, and the complications and struggles that come along with these emotions. The first verse implies a physical attraction and sexual desire between the singer and the subject of the song. The way the subject touches the singer's face is so intense that it makes them feel like they're chasing true love. Yet, the subject seems to play with the singer's emotions, just as the singer reciprocates with playing with the subject's emotions. There's a deep connection between them that keeps the singer hooked on to the hope of true love, despite the erratic and unpredictable behavior of the subject.


The second verse contains a plea for the subject to give their all to the singer, even if it's just for a fleeting moment. The singer is seeking physical affection and emotional comfort, but they also acknowledge that these simple moments won't take them to the heavens or fill the void that the singer feels inside. The chorus repeats the same lyrics, emphasizing the desire for a life worth living that stems from the intense and passionate connection that the subject and speaker share. The song portrays a longing and yearning for something deeper, yet the lyrics suggest that it may never be attainable.


Overall, "Life Worth Living" is a poignant song that touches on the complexities of love and yearning for something more. It captures the desperation and passion that comes with the search for true love, even if it's fleeting, and the hope of finding something that makes life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Put his hands on my face,
His touch was so comforting, so reassuring that it made me feel like I was chasing something real.


the kind of touch that made me chasing down
His touch was so powerful that it made me want to pursue him and experience more of it.


Like it's true love
His touch was so intense and real that it made me feel like it was true love.


Just tear me up, tear me down,
Despite how his touch made me feel, I knew it could also hurt me deeply.


Uh, like it was true love
Despite the potential for pain, I couldn't resist the feeling of falling in love with him.


Every word that you're saying
Everything he says to me has such a profound impact that it keeps me engaged and invested in him.


God, they keep me staying
The words he speaks to me are so important that they keep me tied to him and wanting to stay with him.


I'm like gold, Lord
His words and touch are so powerful that they make me feel like the most valuable and precious thing in the world.


Pull me in, then let me go
Despite keeping me close with his words and touch, he can also push me away just as easily.


Should've know from the first time
In hindsight, I should have known better than to fall for someone who played with my emotions.


Played with me like I was the devil
He toyed with my emotions and made me feel like I was to blame for everything that went wrong.


and I played with you like you were just a man
In response to his actions, I also played games with him and treated him like he was nothing more than a casual fling.


Wanna lay with you, but I'm never better
Despite everything, I still want to be with him physically, even though it won't make me feel any better emotionally.


From your God, these are the days
Despite the emotional turmoil he causes me, I still feel like I need him and that this is the way things are meant to be.


Take what you need, darling
No matter how much he hurts me, I'm still willing to give him everything he wants and needs.


Give me your loving,
I crave his love and affection, even if it's not always healthy for me.


Physical affection
I desire his touch and physical intimacy, even if it's not always what's best for me.


Give me the best of you to hold
I want to hold onto the best parts of him and ignore the parts that hurt me.


Didn't take me to the heavens
Despite all my desires and expectations, being with him didn't bring me the happiness and joy I was hoping for.


Give me the best of all the grace
No matter how much he disappoints me, I still want the best parts of him and hope for the best in our relationship.


Uuh uh, make life worth living
Despite all the pain and disappointment, I still believe that life with him is worth living and fighting for.


Even though you're not shy,
Despite his confidence and boldness, he still makes me feel vulnerable and exposed.


It's not the first you've got me high on expectations
He's made me feel hopeful and expectant before, only to let me down again and again.


You've got a thing for letting me down
He seems to enjoy disappointing me and making me feel let down and hurt.


Not always around when I want you to stay with me
He's not always there for me when I need him, even though I want him to be.


Make me feel better,
Despite all his shortcomings, he still has the power to make me feel better when I'm with him.


It's no other day when I'm not thinking of you
I'm constantly thinking about him, even on days when I know I shouldn't.


The day you think of me, times I'm feeling better
When he thinks of me, I feel happier and more hopeful, even though it's a fleeting feeling.


It's your love, it's your game
Our relationship is a game to him, and I'm just one of the pieces on the board.




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@ugurboralfan1

Put his hands on my face,
The kind of touch that made me chasing down
Like it's true love
Just tear me up, tear me down,
Ooh, like it was true
Every word that you're saying
God, the grip keep me staying
I'm like gold, Lord
Pull me in, then let me go
Should've known from the first time
Played with me like I was the devil
And I played with you like you were just a man
Wanna lay with you, but I'm never better
From your God, these are the days

Take what you need, darling
I'm just here for you
Give me your love and physical affection
Give me the worst of you to hold
Didn't take me to the heavens
Give me the best of all the grace
You make life worth living
You make life worth living

Even though you're not shy,
It's not the first you've got me high on expectations
You've got a thing for letting me down
Not always around when I want you to stay with me
Make me feel better,
It's not a day that I'm not thinking of you
The day you think of me, times I'm feeling better
It's your love, it's your game

Take what you need, darling
I'm just here for you
Give me your love and physical affection
Give me the worst of you to hold
Didn't take me to the heavens
Give me the best of all the grace
You make life worth living
You make life worth living

And my highs when you're gone
Give me a golden guarded soul
But when I'm crazy and I'm lost
You calm me down

Take what you need, darling
I'm just here for you
Give me your love and physical affection
Give me the worst of you to hold
Didn't take me to the heavens
Give me the best of all the grace
You make life worth living
You make life worth living



All comments from YouTube:

@bradleypeterson2322

Why is she not popular yet??? All of her songs are literal eargasms.

@radoslawekkk

because she will be now hehe

@gabrielpeery

Even crazier is that this is a 3 year old comment, and now we have so much pop music (in the states at least) that sounds dark and moody, add her incredible control song writing talents and I don't understand how she isn't doing world tours.

@kIQ21

People don’t find her when they search for yanny

@konfuzius4646

eargasm - eine wundervolle Wortschöpfung, sehr kreativ

@effiecasandragarciajuarez174

ya es muy popular!!! yo la escucho desde Mexico , la amo !!!!!

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@vinecosta6733

I loved this song, her voice is so deep and emotional and omg

@Szokell

Where is she from?

@mayaghoneim5539

A. Szokell U.K.

@yinibot

Here because of Netflix....The One. Love this song!!!!!

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