Chance
Lauryn Marie Lyrics

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I have romanticized every little thing that you've said to me
I didn't mean it,
It just happens when you have an overactive imagination

I've seen you in my dreams,
And it's so vivid that I swear it seems like it really happened
And I'm shocked when you don't sweep me off my feet in the morning
(Sweep me off my feet, sweep me off my feet)

Oh, I just want someone to hold my hand
And tell me I'm pretty and I'm sweet and I'm kind
But I don't expect you to understand
I'm just saying what's on my mind
And I've been told it's hard for people like
Me to find someone who'll love me unconditionally
But there must be someone out there

I keep asking why
Why'd it have to be me, the romantic
I'm sorry I just like you
And your eyes are telling me it goes both ways (ways, ways)

I'm not asking much
Though I already know that I am loved
It's hard to believe I'm anything
When you don't say I am

'Cause I just want someone to hold my hand
And tell me I'm pretty and I'm sweet and I'm kind
But I don't expect you to understand
I'm just saying what's on my mind
And I've been told it's hard for people like
Me to find someone who'll love me unconditionally
But there must be someone out there

I am too deeply obsessed with having the perfect love
With roses and candles and starlight and you
But will it ever be enough? No
I am too deeply obsessed with having the perfect love
With roses and candles and starlight and you
But it'll never be enough
It's never enough

I just want someone to hold my hand
And tell me I'm pretty and I'm sweet and I'm kind
But I don't expect you to understand
I'm just saying what's on my mind
And I've been told it's hard for people like
Me to find someone who'll love me unconditionally
(Try)

But there must be someone out there
Oh, there must be someone out there

Overall Meaning

In Lauryn Marie's song "Chance," the singer discusses her hopeless romantic tendencies and how they have manifested themselves in her dreams about a specific person. She admits to having romanticized every little thing this person has said to her, despite not meaning to. She explains that her overactive imagination leads her to imagine vivid scenarios that feel real, and she's disappointed when reality doesn't live up to her fantasies.

The singer longs for someone to hold her hand and affirm her worth, but she acknowledges that it may be challenging for someone to love her unconditionally. She questions why she has to be the romantic one with these unrealistic expectations, but she cannot help how she feels. She's obsessed with the idea of having the perfect love, complete with roses, candles, and starlight, but she's left wondering if it will ever be enough. Ultimately, she's hopeful that there must be someone out there who will love her for who she is.

Overall, the lyrics of "Chance" examine the struggles of a romantic person who wants to be loved unconditionally and is grappling with the reality that love may fall short of their fantasies. The singer's vulnerability and honesty about her thoughts and feelings make the song relatable and touching.

Line by Line Meaning

I have romanticized every little thing that you've said to me
I have exaggerated and amplified every minor thing you've said to me in my mind.

I've seen you in my dreams, And it's so vivid that I swear it seems like it really happened
I have dreamed about you and the dreams were so vivid that they felt like real experiences.

And I'm shocked when you don't sweep me off my feet in the morning
I expected you to make a grand romantic gesture towards me, and was disappointed when you didn't.

Oh, I just want someone to hold my hand And tell me I'm pretty and I'm sweet and I'm kind
I desire someone who will provide me with affection and reassurance, complimenting my looks and personality.

But I don't expect you to understand I'm just saying what's on my mind
I don't believe you can fully comprehend the emotions I'm expressing, but I'm vocalizing them regardless.

And I've been told it's hard for people like Me to find someone who'll love me unconditionally
I've been warned that individuals with characteristics like mine struggle to find partners who are capable of loving them without restrictions.

But there must be someone out there
Despite my reservations, I still hold hope that there is someone out there who can love me unconditionally.

I keep asking why Why'd it have to be me, the romantic I'm sorry I just like you And your eyes are telling me it goes both ways (ways, ways)
I wonder why I'm the one with such an intense desire for romance, but I'm apologizing for my attraction to you. I believe your eyes are communicating reciprocation towards me.

I'm not asking much Though I already know that I am loved It's hard to believe I'm anything When you don't say I am
I don't require much from a partner, although I understand that you do love me. Regardless, lack of affirmation causes me to question my self-worth.

'Cause I just want someone to hold my hand And tell me I'm pretty and I'm sweet and I'm kind But I don't expect you to understand I'm just saying what's on my mind
I still long for affection and positive words, although I doubt your understanding of my needs. Yet, I continue to express myself.

I am too deeply obsessed with having the perfect love With roses and candles and starlight and you But will it ever be enough? No I am too deeply obsessed with having the perfect love With roses and candles and starlight and you But it'll never be enough It's never enough
I'm consumed by an idea of a fairytale romance complete with romantic details, including you. But I realize that this perfection is unattainable and will never adequately fulfill me.

But there must be someone out there
Despite the fact that I realize perfection is an unattainable fantasy, I still hold hope that there is someone out there who will love me unconditionally.

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