Cut You Off
Little Mix Lyrics


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Everyone's got a limit, really saw my life with you in it
'Til you walked right out (walked right out)
Only now when I look back, got me picking up on the red flags
Turn 'em all white now (all white now)

'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors (oh)
Everyone's got a limit, really pushed me there, now I've hit it
But I cut you out (cut you out)

Someone tell me how
How did we get here?
It used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off

I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off

Don't think I believe ya, is the grass out there really greener?
Are you happy now? (Are you happy now?)
I know you think you're all that, it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
But it's too late now (too late now)

'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors

Someone tell me how
How did we get here? It used to be so good (it used to be so good)
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off (off)

I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut

Someone tell me how
How did we get here? Used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I've gotta do what's best for me
I think I'm finally ready
To cut you off
Sing sing

I'ma, I'ma cut you off (oh)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off (yeah, I'ma)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)




I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off

Overall Meaning

"Cut You Off" by Little Mix is a powerful anthem about setting boundaries and taking control of one's own happiness. The song captures the realization of reaching a breaking point in a toxic relationship and finally deciding to end it. The lyrics reflect on the journey of the relationship, acknowledging the red flags that were ignored and the moments of doubt. Despite the pain and tears that may follow, the singer recognizes that protecting their own energy and well-being is essential, leading them to cut off the person who has caused them pain.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "I'ma cut you off" as a strong declaration of independence and determination to remove the toxic person from their life. The lyrics also express a lingering sense of disbelief and questioning, wondering how the relationship reached this point and if the other person truly found the happiness they were seeking elsewhere. Overall, "Cut You Off" embodies empowerment and self-respect, as the singer chooses to prioritize their own well-being above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyone's got a limit, really saw my life with you in it
Everyone has their breaking point, and I truly envisioned a future with you


'Til you walked right out (walked right out)
Until you abruptly left


Only now when I look back, got me picking up on the red flags
In hindsight, I recognize the warning signs that I missed before


Turn 'em all white now (all white now)
But now, I can see them clearly and they seem innocent


'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Because you refuse to listen, you have provoked strong negative emotions within me


Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors (oh)
I cannot be angry when you were the one who gave me the means to cut you out of my life


Really pushed me there, now I've hit it
You really pushed me to my limits, and now I have reached that breaking point


But I cut you out (cut you out)
But I decided to remove you from my life


Someone tell me how
Could someone please explain to me


How did we get here?
How did our relationship reach this point?


It used to be so good
It used to be so wonderful


Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
Nothing is permanent, but I genuinely believed that we could endure


I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
I understand that there will be sadness, but protecting my emotional well-being is more important


If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off
If I cannot safeguard my emotional state, I must remove you from my life


Don't think I believe ya, is the grass out there really greener?
Don't expect me to believe your claims that the situation outside our relationship is better


Are you happy now? (Are you happy now?)
Are you satisfied with your current circumstances?


I know you think you're all that, it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
I know you have an inflated sense of self, but it will be satisfying to see you come back begging


But it's too late now (too late now)
However, it is now too late for reconciliation


I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I am going to completely remove you from my life


I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I am going to decisively sever all ties with you


Don't think I believe ya, is the grass out there really greener?
Don't expect me to believe your claims that the situation outside our relationship is better


Are you happy now? (Are you happy now?)
Are you satisfied with your current circumstances?


I know you think you're all that, it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
I know you have an inflated sense of self, but it will be satisfying to see you come back begging


But it's too late now (too late now)
However, it is now too late for reconciliation


If I can't protect my energy, I've gotta do what's best for me
If I cannot safeguard my emotional well-being, I must prioritize my own needs


I think I'm finally ready
I believe I am finally prepared


To cut you off
To remove you from my life


Sing sing
Sing, sing


I'ma, I'ma cut you off (oh)
I am going to completely remove you from my life


I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I am going to decisively sever all ties with you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jade Thirlwall, Lauren Amber Aquilina, Peter Rycroft

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leonardo lima

Everyone's got a limit, really saw my life with you in it
'Til you walked right out (walked right out)
Only now when I look back, got me picking up on the red flags
Turn 'em all white now (all white now)
'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors (oh)
Everyone's got a limit, really pushed me there, now I've hit it
But I cut you out (cut you out)
Someone tell me how
How did we get here?
It used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
Don't think I believe ya, is the grass out there really greener?
Are you happy now? (Are you happy now?)
I know you think you're all that, it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
But it's too late now (too late now)
'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors
Someone tell me how
How did we get here? It used to be so good (it used to be so good)
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off (off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut
Someone tell me how
How did we get here? Used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I've gotta do what's best for me
I think I'm finally ready
To cut you off
Sing sing
I'ma, I'ma cut you off (oh)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off (yeah, I'ma)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off



declan Luke

Everyone's got a limit, really saw my life with you in it
'Til you walked right out (walked right out)
Only now when I look back, got me picking up on the red flags
Turn 'em all white now (all white now)
'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors (oh)
Everyone's got a limit, really pushed me there, now I've hit it
But I cut you out (cut you out)
Someone tell me how
How did we get here?
It used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
Don't think I believe ya, is the grass out there really greener?
Are you happy now? (Are you happy now?)
I know you think you're all that, it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
But it's too late now (too late now)
'Cause you don't wanna listen, you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it when you handed me the scissors
Someone tell me how
How did we get here? It used to be so good (it used to be so good)
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I gotta cut you off (off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut
Someone tell me how
How did we get here? Used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever, but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears, but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy, I've gotta do what's best for me
I think I'm finally ready
To cut you off
Sing sing
I'ma, I'ma cut you off (oh)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off (yeah, I'ma)
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off (cut you off)
I'ma, I'ma cut you off
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma cut-cut you off



히히

Everyone's got a limit
really saw my life with you in it
Til you walked right out (Walked right out)
Only now when I look back
got me pickin' up on the red flags
Turn 'em all white now (All white now)
Cause you don't wanna listen
you got me so triggered
Can't be mad about it
when you handed me the scissors (Oh)
Everyone's got a limit
really pushed me there, now I've hit it
But I cut you out (Cut you out)
Someone tell me how
How did we get here
It used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever
but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears
but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy
I gotta cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
Don't think I believe ya
is the grass out there really greener
Are you happy now (Are you happy now)
I know you think you're all that
it'll be so sweet when you crawl back
But it's too late now (Too late now)
Cause you don't wanna listen
you got me so triggered (Uh)
Can't be mad about it
when you handed me the scissors
Someone tell me how
How did we get here
It used to be so good (It used to be so good)
Nothing lasts forever
but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears
but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy
I gotta cut you off (Off)
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c
Someone tell me how
How did we get here
It used to be so good
Nothing lasts forever
but I really thought we could
I know there'll be tears
but it's worth a broken heart
If I can't protect my energy
I've gotta do what's best for me
I think I'm finally ready, to cut you off
Snip, snip (Oh)
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off (Cut you off)
I'm a, I'm a cut you off
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a c-cut you off



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Viviana

this song beautifully portrays both the anger and sadness of losing someone, it’s so good

CallMeCharlottex

@auxperriezxc I miss her though.

XrobloxrubesX

@Wan 2021 ikr

leooo ッ

@shaiiyalii yea exactly this jesy girl always tryna act all innocent and victimizes herselfs everytimes when she knows she is wrong, but at the other side i can honestly get why little mix didnt really speak up alot about this situation cause it really seems like they really dont like to get involved in to drama and they are already busy, have their families, celebrating their 10 years, projects coming and more. and jesy? tanking.

leooo ッ

@shaiiyalii yea exactly this jesy girl always tryna act all innocent and victimizes herselfs everytimes when she knows she is wrong, but at the other side i can honestly get why little mix didnt really speak up alot about this situation cause it really seems like they really dont like to get involved in to drama and they are already busy, have their families, celebrating their 10 years, projects coming and more. and jesy? tanking.

leooo ッ

@shaiiyalii yea exactly this jesy girl always tryna act all innocent and victimizes herselfs everytimes when she knows she is wrong, but at the other side i can honestly get why little mix didnt really speak up alot about this situation cause it really seems like they really dont like to get involved in to drama and they are already busy, have their families, celebrating their 10 years, projects coming and more. and jesy? tanking.

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pinabean

I wanna hear this live so bad. Its gonna be a bop.

seánsull

POV: they don’t sing it live 🥺

Teagan tv

And i said hopefully not that they are 🤣

Teagan tv

@Ly Linh I’m still going to see them🤣

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