Torn
LeToya Luckett Lyrics


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[Verse 1:]
A part of me wants to leave you alone.
A part of me wants for you to come home.
A part of me says I'm living a lie.
(And I'm better off without you.)
A part of me says to think it through.
A part of me says I'm over you.
A part of me wants to say goodbye.
A part of me is asking why...

[Pre-Chorus:]
A part of me wants to leave.
But a part of me wants to be here with you.
And everytime I think we're over and done you do something to get me back loving you.
And you got me just torn.

[Chorus:]
Torn in between the two. (Oh yeah)
Cuz I really wanna be with you.
But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (I really want to be with you)
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone.
And you got me just torn in between the two. (In between the two)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (Be with you)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (You alone)
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone.

[Verse 2:]
There were no issues when we started out.
It was cool.
It was everything that love's about.
But something happened.
Plus I feel it's over now.
(Cuz I can't understand you now.) Now oh
(I just can't understand you now.)
A part of me says it's all my fault.
A part of me says "he ain't what you want."
A part of me says to get my bags.
A part of me says I can't do that.

[Pre-Chorus:]
A part of me wants to leave.
But a part of me wants to be here with you.
And everytime I think that it's over and done you make me fall back in love.
You got me just torn.

[Chorus:]
Torn in between the two. (Between the two)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (Be with you)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone.(You alone)
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone.
And you got me just torn in between the two. (Torn in between the two)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (Really wanna be with you)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (Telling me I should leave)
Leave you alone. (Alone)
Leave you alone. (Alone)

[Bridge:]
So many times I... (I was ready to go)
So many times I... (Had my foot out the door)
So many times I... (I thought to give him a chance, thought he'd be a better man)
Now I'm sitting here and I'm so confused.
Cuz I keep fighting myself for you. (I don't know how much more I can take but I can't feel this way)
(You got me so torn)

[Chorus:]
Torn in between the two. (Oh yeah)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (I really wanna be with you)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone.
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone. (But I don't know)
And you got me just torn in between the two. (Should I stay or should I go)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (I don't know)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (You alone)
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone. (You alone)

And you got me just torn in between the two. (I'm torn in between the two)
Cuz I really wanna be with you. (I really wanna be with you)
But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (But I don't know)
Leave you alone.
Leave you alone.

[Repeat 3X]
And you got me just torn in between the two.
Cuz I really wanna be with you.
But something's telling me I should leave you alone.




Leave you alone.
Leave you alone.

Overall Meaning

The song "Torn" by LeToya Luckett is a poignant and powerful exploration of conflicting emotions. The lyrics describe a speaker who is torn between two parts of herself, one that wants to leave a relationship and one that wants to stay. She feels as though she is living a lie and doesn't know what to do, saying that she is "just torn in between the two." The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer expressing her desire to be with the other person but feeling as though she should leave them alone.


The first verse sets up the conflict, with the singer acknowledging her sense of confusion: "A part of me wants to leave you alone / A part of me wants for you to come home / A part of me says I'm living a lie / And I'm better off without you." These lines establish that the singer is wrestling with conflicting impulses and isn't sure what to do. The pre-chorus builds on this, explaining that the other person keeps pulling her back in even when she thinks things are over: "And every time I think we're over and done / You do something to get me back loving you." Finally, the chorus drives home the central message of the song: the singer is torn between leaving and staying, and doesn't know what to do.


The second verse adds more depth to the singer's feelings, addressing how things have changed in the relationship and how she is grappling with her own thoughts: "There were no issues when we started out / It was cool / It was everything that love's about / But something happened / Plus I feel it's over now." These lines suggest that something has gone wrong in the relationship, leading the singer to question whether she should stay or go. The bridge further adds to this, with the singer expressing her frustration and confusion: "Now I'm sitting here and I'm so confused / 'Cause I keep fighting myself for you."


All in all, "Torn" is a powerful exploration of the ways in which conflicting emotions can tear us apart. The singer's sense of confusion and indecision is relatable, and the lyrics capture the complexity of feeling that comes with these situations.


Line by Line Meaning

A part of me wants to leave you alone.
One side of me desires to distance myself from you.


A part of me wants for you to come home.
One side of me longs for you to return to me.


A part of me says I'm living a lie. (And I'm better off without you.)
A section of me suggests that our relationship is false and that I would be better off without you.


A part of me says to think it through.
A section of me advises me to think things over.


A part of me says I'm over you.
A portion of me believes that I'm done with you.


A part of me wants to say goodbye.
A segment of me wants to say farewell.


A part of me is asking why...
A fraction of me is wondering why things ended up this way.


But a part of me wants to be here with you.
Nevertheless, another section of me desires to stay with you.


And everytime I think we're over and done you do something to get me back loving you.
Each time I believe that our relationship is falling apart, you do something that makes me return to loving you.


And you got me just torn.
You are making me feel conflicted and divided.


Torn in between the two. (Oh yeah)
I feel caught in the middle between two choices.


Cuz I really wanna be with you.
Because I genuinely want to be with you.


But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (I really want to be with you)
However, my intuition is prompting me to stay away from you despite my desire to be with you.


There were no issues when we started out.
We didn't have any problems when we began our relationship.


It was cool.
Things were going well.


It was everything that love's about.
Our relationship was everything love entails.


But something happened.
But then something changed.


Plus I feel it's over now. (Cuz I can't understand you now.) Now oh (I just can't understand you now.)
I feel that our relationship has come to an end because I can no longer comprehend you.


A part of me says it's all my fault.
One side of me acknowledges that it's my responsibility.


A part of me says "he ain't what you want."
Another section of me thinks that you are not what I require.


A part of me says to get my bags.
A part of me believes that it's time to pack up and leave.


A part of me says I can't do that.
However, a fraction of me believes that I cannot do it.


But a part of me wants to be here with you.
Although, another side of me wants to stay with you.


And everytime I think that it's over and done you make me fall back in love.
Each time I feel that our relationship is finished, you do something to reignite my feelings for you.


You got me just torn.
You are making me feel divided and confused.


So many times I... (I was ready to go)
Numerous times I was prepared to leave.


So many times I... (Had my foot out the door)
Many times I was about to walk away.


So many times I... (I thought to give him a chance, thought he'd be a better man)
Many times I debated giving you another chance, thinking that you would improve.


Now I'm sitting here and I'm so confused.
Now I find myself disoriented and uncertain.


Cuz I keep fighting myself for you. (I don't know how much more I can take but I can't feel this way)
Because I'm struggling with myself over you, and I'm unsure of how much more I can endure while feeling this way.


Leave you alone.
Stay away from you.


But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (Should I stay or should I go)
However, something is indicating that I should stay away from you, and I am unsure whether to depart or stay.


And you got me just torn in between the two. (I really wanna be with you)
You are causing me to feel caught in the middle between two options, even though I genuinely want to be with you.


But something's telling me I should leave you alone. (But I don't know)
But a voice within me is urging me to stay away from you, and I am indecisive.




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@nicolebrooks9434

This song CLEARS every time! So happy Terrell got everybody spinning the block to listen to her hits. Because Ms. Luckett has many a bop you hear me!

@bllayze

Lol spinning the block. Perfect description.

@kingtryton

Yea cause I done spun that block dusted my iPod off got the same one in the video πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

@tracey-annwisdom2874

Had to come run this back after the Terrell show. You still got it, sis! πŸŒΉπŸŒΈπŸ’πŸŒΊπŸŒ·πŸŒ»

@angelface5218

Yes me too❀

@shawnadoll1017

And that’s exactly why I came. πŸ˜‚β€

@itondimaisondhotes9526

Same here

@m.m9136

Same! She really had a lot of timeless classics ❀

@erlinebee2027

Me tooπŸ˜…

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