Bring Me Down
Lenka Lyrics

I won't let this burden bring me down
The singer is determined not to let the weight of her problems bring her down.

So here we are again
The situation has repeated itself, and the two people involved are at the same point once again.

Starin' at the end
They are both aware that the relationship is coming to a close.

Of what we made and who we are
They are reflecting on what they created as a couple and who they became during their time together.

Never knowin' when
They were uncertain of when things would fall apart.

One of us will break apart
It was inevitable that one of them would break down emotionally.

And walk the other way, love
Once they broke down, they would walk away from each other.

I don't know what to say, love
The singer is at a loss for words as to how to handle the situation.

I don't know how to stay
She feels lost and unsure of whether or not she should try to hold the relationship together.

When you won't let me be
The other person is not allowing her to be her true self.

The person that I am
She wants to be accepted for who she truly is.

The writings on the wall
The signs are clear that the relationship is over.

There's nothin' to say anymore
They have come to a point where there is no need for further discussion.

So I'll leave before I fall apart
To avoid emotional breakdown, the singer decides to leave before things get worse.

Right back into your arms
She knows that going back to the other person will not solve anything.

You gave nothin' back at all
The other person did not reciprocate the love and effort the singer put into the relationship.

But I want something better
The singer desires a better, healthier relationship in her life.

What are we to do?
The singer questions what can be done to salvage the relationship.

What are we to say to one another
The two don't know what to say to each other anymore.

Now we're through?
They have officially ended their relationship.

Thanks for bein' you
The singer expresses gratitude for the good times they shared.

Thanks for bein' all things
She appreciates everything the other person brought into her life.

I had to say goodbye to
But she knows it's time to say goodbye.

I'm over bein' lied to
The singer is tired of receiving lies from the other person.

I'm over bein' pushed into the person
She no longer wants to be forced into being someone she is not.

That you want me to become
The other person was trying to change the singer into someone else.

Oh where did it go wrong?
They are both confused as to where things went downhill.

We had it for so long
They had been in the relationship for a considerable amount of time.

But now there's no point in turning back
It wouldn't benefit them to try and go back at this point.

Let's face the fact
The two must come to terms with their relationship's end.

I won't let this burden bring me down
The singer will not allow the sadness and pain from the relationship to bring her down.