“Enemies” is number eight in Lauv’s complete playlist "I met you when I was 18", leading on after the ballad, ‘The Story Never Ends’.
Enemies
Lauv Lyrics
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Was I misunderstood?
You lookin' at me so cold
After all that we've been through
How could you pretend?
I'm someone that you don't know
I'm so sick of planning all my nights, nights
We don't have to love again or try, try
But can you tell me
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
Oh oh I know it hurts 'cause I feel it too
But after all, all that we been through, yeah
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies, enemies?
You see me walking towards
You're headed for the door
Why is your shoulder so cold?
I know it's hard to speak
With all our history
But that don't mean you should go
I'm so sick of planning all my nights, nights
'Round avoiding you it's gotta end
We don't have to love again or try, try
But can you tell me
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
Oh oh I know it hurts 'cause I feel it too
But after all that we've been through
Ooh why do we, we have to be
enemies, enemies?
Oh tell me why did, why did we
Throw away the love we had?
And tell me why do, why do we
Love to make it hurt so bad
Yeah I know that we can't be friends
But after all the things we been
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies?
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
Oh oh I know it hurts 'cause I feel it too
But after all, all that we been through, yeah
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies, enemies?
The lyrics to Lauv's "Enemies" are about the struggle of maintaining a relationship with someone who was once a lover, but has now become an enemy. The song talks about how the person in question is looking at Lauv coldly, despite everything that they've been through together. Lauv is tired of constantly avoiding this person and wishes that they could find a way to be civil and move on from their past. The lyrics offer a vulnerable moment where Lauv admits to understanding how much it hurts to be in this position and questions why they have to be enemies.
The chorus of the song asks why they have to be enemies, despite all the love they once shared. Lauv is willing to forget their scars and memories, hoping that they can move on and not dwell on their past mistakes. The bridge seems to be a moment where Lauv is reaching out to this person, trying to understand why their love had to end so badly. He asks why they had to throw away the love they once had, and why they continue to enjoy hurting one another.
In conclusion, "Enemies" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that explores the pain of trying to maintain a relationship with someone who has become your enemy. It's about questioning the reasons for the relationship's breakdown and wishing for a different outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought we said we're good
I believed that we were okay
Was I misunderstood?
Did I fail to comprehend our situation?
You lookin' at me so cold
You are staring at me with a cold expression
After all that we've been through
Considering all of our shared experiences
How could you pretend?
How could you act like I am a stranger?
I'm someone that you don't know
You are acting like you don't know me
I'm so sick of planning all my nights, nights
I'm tired of scheduling my evenings to avoid you
'Round avoiding you it's gotta end
It's time to stop avoiding each other
We don't have to love again or try, try
We don't have to attempt to love each other again
But can you tell me
Can you explain to me
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Why do we have to act like enemies
Enemies, enemies?
Why do we have to be enemies?
Forget all the scars
Let go of all the emotional wounds
All that they are
They are only memories of the past
Memories, memories
Memories of the past
Oh oh I know it hurts 'cause I feel it too
I understand that it is painful because I am feeling it as well
But after all, all that we been through, yeah
But, despite everything we shared
You see me walking towards
You notice me walking towards you
You're headed for the door
You are leaving
Why is your shoulder so cold?
Why are you acting so distant?
I know it's hard to speak
I understand that it is difficult to communicate
With all our history
Due to our shared past experiences
But that don't mean you should go
That doesn't justify you leaving
Oh tell me why did, why did we
Please explain why we
Throw away the love we had?
Threw away the affection that we shared?
And tell me why do, why do we
Additionally, why do we
Love to make it hurt so bad?
Seem to enjoy hurting each other so much?
Yeah I know that we can't be friends
I understand that we cannot be friends
But after all the things we been
But despite everything we have been through
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Why do we have to act like enemies
Enemies?
Why do we have to be enemies?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex O'Neil, Ari Leff, Michael Pollack
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
I thought we said we're good
Was I misunderstood?
You lookin' at me so cold
After all that we've been through
How could you pretend?
I'm someone that you don't know
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm so sick of planning all my nights, nights
'round avoiding you it’s gotta end
We don’t have to love again or try, try
But can you tell me
[Chorus]
Ooh why do we
We have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
I know it hurts cause I feel it too
But after all, all that we been through, yeah
Ooh why do we
We have to be, enemies, enemies?
[Verse 2]
You see me walking towards
You’re headed for the door
Why is your shoulder so cold?
I know it’s hard to speak
With all our history
But that don’t mean you should go
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm so sick of planning all my nights, nights
'round avoiding you it’s gotta end
We don’t have to love again or try, try
But can you tell me
[Chorus]
Ooh why do we
We have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
I know it hurts cause I feel it too
I thought we said we’re good
Was I misunderstood?
You’re looking at me so cold
After all that we’ve been -
Through how could you pretend I’m someone that you don’t know? But after all that we been through, yeah
Ooh why do we
We have to be enemies, enemies?
[Bridge]
Oh tell me why did, why did we
Throw away the love we had?
And tell me why do, why do we
Love to make it hurt so bad
Yeah I know that we can’t be friends
But after all the things we been
Ooh why do we, we have to be
Enemies?
[Chorus]
Ooh why do we
We have to be
Enemies, enemies?
Forget all the scars
All that they are
Memories, memories
I know it hurts cause I feel it too
But after all, all that we been through, yeah
Ooh why do we
We have to be, enemies, enemies?
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
Please, let me tell you a story.
A man (let's call him A)loves his friend (let's call him B)so much but B doesn't know that this A loves him so very much. so one day his B got into big big trouble, and he was supposed to die for what he did, but A couldn't bear the thought of seeing his friend that he loved so much die, so A decided to die in the place of B.
A took all of B punishment, and he still did it knowing that B might never know how much A loves him
Crazy right?
Well, A is Jesus and B is you.
Jesus died for you, He took all your punishment
The Bible says in Romans 6:23- "The payment of sin is death"
But, guess what?
1 John 2:2- "He died not only for our sins
but for the sins of the whole world"
Romans 5:8- "God shows His love towards us, in this while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us"
Jesus Christ died for you, fully aware of the facts that you might never know Him, and what He did for you, "That's love"
Jesus Christ loves you❤❤
@christianboy6845
@@luv1109 Amennn!!
Please remain encouraged, please Keep the faith, keep
fighting the good fight, keep running the race, and please
always hold fast to the faith of our Lord Jesus
Hebrews 10:23- "Hold fast to the faith which you profess,
the faith thay gives you hope, because God who promised is
faithful"
1 Corinthians 16:13-14- "be strong, stand firm in the faith,
be courageous, do whatever you do with love"
Phillipians 4:5- "The Lord is near"
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@lisahannekennedy5130
Enemies way i see it if someone wants to be my friend they know how to make contact .
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@tasneemahmed5821
everyone here thinking about their relationships and then there's me thinking this would be an amazing soundtrack for like an enemies to lovers movie. God that would be so good.
@helpmefindtenshair2885
That would be really good
@diverou
I actually came here after seeing an edit of a show with an enemies to lovers storyline xD
@khensanimakaringe4844
That would be dope, I love enemies to lovers books and movies