For Granted
Lauren Spencer-Smith Lyrics
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How you hate the taste of coffee more than myself
Every freckle on your body makes you special
You got potential for someone else
There was a part of me that knew
It wouldn′t end with me and you
'Cause you always took advantage and left me with the damage
Guess you thought I could accept it
How you were selfish
I was too understanding
I gave what you demanded
Thought it was romantic
You took me for granted
I saw it coming, played it in my head
But wasn′t honest of how it all would end
Now I feel stupid and somehow useless for someone else
There was a part of me that knew
It wouldn't end with me and you
'Cause you always took advantage and left me with the damage
Of all the hurtful things that you said to me
Guess you thought I could accept it
How you were selfish
I was too understanding
I gave what you demanded
Thought it was romantic
You took me for granted
Oh-oh, ooh
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh-oh, ooh
Oh-oh, ooh
Oh-oh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Guess you thought I could accept it
How you were selfish
I was too understanding
I gave what you demanded
Thought it was romantic
You took me for granted
In Lauren Spencer-Smith's song "For Granted," the lyrics talk about a toxic relationship where one person takes advantage of the other. The singer knows their partner very well, from little details like hating the taste of coffee to the beauty of their freckles, but they also know that their partner has the potential to be with somebody else. They feel used and hurt because their partner took them for granted, expecting them to accept and understand their selfish behavior. The singer admits to feeling foolish and worthless to someone else now that the relationship has ended.
The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that had unequal power dynamics. The partner the singer sings about was demanding, selfish, and hurtful. The singer was understanding and accommodating, believing that their behavior was romantic. They gave everything that was requested of them, but in the end, it wasn't enough. The song is a raw expression of the pain and frustration that comes with being in a toxic relationship, where one person takes the other for granted.
Overall, "For Granted" is a song about self-worth, self-respect and knowing when to walk away from a toxic relationship. It's a reminder that you deserve to be treated with love and respect, and that you are not obligated to tolerate mistreatment from anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you too well
I am well acquainted with your likes, dislikes and mannerisms
How you hate the taste of coffee more than myself
You detest coffee to the extent that you prefer even my company to that of a cup of coffee
Every freckle on your body makes you special
Each and every freckle on your body is unique and adds to your individuality
You got potential for someone else
Your talents and qualities can definitely attract someone else in the future
There was a part of me that knew
Deep down inside, I had an inkling of what was to come
It wouldn't end with me and you
Our relationship was not going to last
'Cause you always took advantage and left me with the damage
You constantly exploited my kindness and left me to deal with the aftermath
Of all the hurtful things that you said to me
You inflicted emotional pain upon me with your unkind words
Guess you thought I could accept it
You must have believed that I would tolerate your selfish behavior
How you were selfish
Your actions were motivated purely by self-interest
I was too understanding
I was too sympathetic and accommodating
I gave what you demanded
I fulfilled your requests without a second thought
Thought it was romantic
I believed that your actions were motivated by love and affection
You took me for granted
You failed to appreciate my worth and took advantage of my kindness
Oh-oh, ooh
Instrumental break
Now I feel stupid and somehow useless for someone else
I feel embarrassed and unworthy of another person's affection
Writer(s): Geena Fontanella, Hernst Bellevue, Justin Erinn, Lauren Spencer-smith
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SauceOnly
Lauren Spencer Smith does it again with this amazing track ‘For Granted’ 🤍
Zaarni Tewhaiti
"There was a part of me that knew, that it wouldn't end with me and you" hits where it hurts
Japjot Kaur
I'm addicted to Laurens songs, She actually has meanings of her lyrics, Every word in her songs means something, That's one thing I love about her song's, She has a story of meaning behind them, That is hidden but told in her songs, Amazing!
Rhea Martus
TOTALLY AGREE!!! Been a fan of her since her first song Back to Friends.
K Chalker
people definitely need this for when they get out of a bad relationship.
kahealani ♡
Same
Destiny Ione
"Gave when you demanded, thought it was romantic" really really hits bro.
SauceOnly
big fax
Connor Kemp
Yo
Mimoza Haxhia
For real