Hard to Love
Lee Brice Lyrics
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To pay more attention to the things that I need
Sometimes I drink too much, sometimes I test your trust
Sometimes I don't know why you stay with me
I'm hard to love, hard to love
No, I don't make it easy
Well, I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood
You say that you need me
Well, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me good
Mm, yeah
I am a short fuse, I am a wrecking ball
Crashing into your heart like I do
You're like a Sunday morning full of grace and full of Jesus
And I wish that I could be more like you
I'm hard to love, hard to love
No, I don't make it easy
Well, I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood
I'm hard to love, hard to love and
You say that you need me
Well, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me good
Love me good
Girl, you've given me a million second chances
And I don't ever wanna take you for granted
Well, I'm just a man
Yeah, I'm just a man
Hard to love, hard to love
No, I don't make it easy
And I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood
I'm hard to love, hard to love and
You say that you need me
Well, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me
Hard to love, hard to love
I don't make it easy
Well, I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood
I'm hard to love, hard to love
Yeah, you say that you need me
Well, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me good
You love me good (hard to love, hard to love)
You love me good
The song "Hard To Love" by Lee Brice tells the story of a man who acknowledges his inadequacies as a partner. He recognizes that he can be selfish and destructive, often preferring to satisfy his own needs instead of being a supportive and attentive lover. The singer admits that he is sometimes an alcoholic, and he habitually tests the trust of his significant other. The man acknowledges that he does not make it easy to love him and that he cannot imagine doing so if there had been role-reversal in the relationship. However, the man's lover remains loyal and forgiving, despite all his shortcomings. The chorus repeats several times, creating an emotional impact, emphasizing that this relationship is complicated but worth the effort.
Moreover, the song describes the singer as having a short fuse, crashing into his lover's heart like a wrecking ball. On the other hand, his partner is characterized as a person full of grace and Jesus, in contrast to the singer's flaws. He wishes he could be more like her, as she is his inspiration to be better. Despite his acknowledgment of his inadequacies, he does not want to take her loyalty for granted, aware that every second chance comes with a cost. The story's overarching theme is the unfairness of love, as the singer recognizes he doesn't deserve his lover's unwavering love, but he treasures it nonetheless.
In Summary, the song "Hard to Love" is a story about recognizing one's shortcomings in a relationship and the effort required to make a flawed relationship work. The singer is aware of his flaws and understands his partner's unwavering love for him while saying he doesn't deserve it but loves that she loves him. The song captures the complexities of human relationships and highlights the importance of acknowledging faults and putting in the effort to make them work.
Line by Line Meaning
I am insensitive, I have a tendency
I don't always pick up on your emotions and often focus on my own needs instead of yours.
To pay more attention to the things that I need
I tend to prioritize my own desires over your wants and feelings.
Sometimes I drink to much, sometimes I test your trust
I have a problem with alcohol consumption and sometimes put our relationship at risk by not being trustworthy.
Sometimes I don't know why you stay with me
I question why you put up with me and my flaws because I'm aware of how difficult I can be to love.
I'm hard to love, hard to love
I recognize that I am difficult to love.
No, I don't make it easy
I acknowledge that my behavior makes our relationship harder than it needs to be.
Well, I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood
If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't be able to love someone like me either.
and You say that you need me
Despite my flaws, you still express the desire to be with me.
Well, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me good
I don't feel worthy of your love, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
I am a short fuse, I am a wrecking ball
I tend to have a quick temper and can cause destruction when I get upset.
Crashing into your heart like I do
My behavior can have negative impacts on you and our relationship.
You're like a Sunday morning full of grace and full of Jesus
You possess qualities that I admire and wish I had, such as being kind and forgiving.
And I wish that I could be more like you
I recognize that I have areas for improvement and want to better myself.
Girl, you've given me a million second chances
You have been patient with me and have forgiven me many times despite my mistakes.
And I don't ever wanna take you for granted
I appreciate you and don't want to lose you due to my actions or behavior.
Well, I'm just a man
I acknowledge that I am human and have flaws and weaknesses.
Yeah, I'm just a man
I reiterate that I am not perfect and make mistakes.
You love me good
Despite my flaws, you love me in a way that makes me feel appreciated and cared for.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Glover, Billy Montana, John Ozier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TrapMusicNow
I want to wish my exes a happy life. It’s just who I am.
@majshepherd8868
Yea
@SuperMadhatter2
Be u. That’s it. Love comes. I promise. And it lets you be you.
@SuperMadhatter2
@Jessica K I’m sure some people do
@danielleleingang4379
@@majshepherd8868 p88
@oNWAoBoZz
That takes a strong person to say this.
@tinarosewolfe3226
The hardest ppl to love are the ones who need it most
@thatstonedvillain
Preach it sister
@dalesmith5370
Yep, we are experts at burning bridges and wonder how the hell it happened as we reek of gasoline with spent matches at our feet.
@sarahcarnell2548
Agree totally