Just Give Me a Reason
Madilyn Bailey & Chester See Lyrics
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You were a thief, you stole my heart
And I, your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch You fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep oh oh Things you never say to me oh oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine (oh we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind (Yeah, but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams oh oh
You used to lie so close to me oh oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets Between our love, our love Oh, our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
The song "Just Give Me a Reason" by Madilyn Bailey and Chester See is a deeply introspective piece about the ups and downs of a relationship. The song explores the darker side of love by acknowledging the possibility of its failure. The opening verse depicts how the singer willingly gives in to love after having fallen for someone who, metaphorically, steals their heart. They acknowledge that the relationship has brought out their flaws and insecurities, and yet in every touch from their partner, they find comfort and restoration.
The chorus of the song is where the singer starts to sense that something isn't right. Their partner has been talking in their sleep, revealing secrets and expressing vulnerabilities that they wouldn't share when awake. The singer can sense that their relationship is on the verge of collapsing, and so they plead with their partner to give them a reason to keep holding on, even if it's just a little one.
In the second verse, the singer is confused by the sudden change in their partner's behavior. They thought everything was going well, only to find out that their partner is struggling with some unknown issues. The singer reassures their partner that they still have everything they need to make their relationship work.
Overall, "Just Give Me a Reason" is a song about the complexities of love and relationships. It portrays them as a beautiful, messy, and sometimes painful experience that requires resilience, patience, and perseverance. The song reminds us that, regardless of how much we've been hurt or broken along the way, we can learn to love again if we're willing to forgive, compromise, and work towards a common goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Right from the start
You were a thief, you stole my heart
Since the beginning of our relationship, you captured my heart effortlessly.
And I, your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch You fixed them
I allowed you to see the not so perfect parts of me, and you helped me fix them with your love and affection.
Now you've been talking in your sleep oh oh Things you never say to me oh oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love Our love
Lately, you have been talking in your sleep about issues you have never discussed with me before, and you seem to be giving up on our relationship.
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
If you could give me any reason at all to hold onto our love, even a small one, we can work on it and learn how to love each other again despite our struggles.
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
No matter what happens, our love is destined to last. Despite our scars, we are not broken and can still learn how to love one another again.
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine (oh we had everything)
I am confused and do not comprehend the reason behind your sudden change in behavior, I thought we had everything under control.
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind (Yeah, but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams oh oh
You used to lie so close to me oh oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets Between our love, our love Oh, our love, our love
Your mind is creating scenarios that negatively impact our relationship, and causing you to have bad dreams. We used to be close, but now there is an emptiness between us.
Oh tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Even though it appears that our love is beginning to fade, I believe that our love is strong enough to weather any obstacle. Together, we can work through whatever issues we have and move forward.
Contributed by Evelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@berniebeast
Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh
Things you never say to me, oh, oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
(Oh, we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
(Yeah, but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams, oh, oh
You used to lie so close to me, oh, oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh, our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
@MadilynBailey
Awwwwwww :):):) Thanks so much for watching!!! <3
@anupm7988
I want to say thank you for making this amazing song!!♡♡
@cameronsienkiewicz6364
The song about yours and James wedding is absolutely beautiful.. I hope to find a love like that one day ❤️
@santoshlandge5290
This is amazing!! Can't stop listening to your voice
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