Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Manny X was brought to the United States at age 5, where he has spent the remainder of his adult life. Hailing now out of Providence, Rhode Island, Manny is a gem of the New England music scene, focusing on musicality and classic songwriting that speaks to fans of both the R&B genre and others. Manny X’s music can be found on iTunes worldwide, Rhapsody, Amazon, Zune, Spotify and countless other online sites. Anyone looking to book/contact or get familiar with this promising act can visit www.MannyXWorld.com for more info.
In Front of You
Manny X Lyrics
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I could tell that something's wrong
I could tell you wanna scream
You're surviving by refusing to believe
He is everything you've wanted, none of what you need
I've known you long enough to know that you deserve the best
You even made me promise that I'd always be your friend
You asked me what I think (I think)
I know you need somebody more like me
Girl I keep seeing you
Get hurt Get hurt
And my brain keeps saying fix her, fix her
But in the end I’m just a friend
I can’t tell you what to do
I've been right in front of you (I've been right in front of you)
Ohhh whenever you start crying and you find out that he's lying
I'm in front of you
Ohhh when he leaves you in your crib girl you know just what it is
I'm in front if you
My shoulder got your tears the world don't see
Every time that a guy don't treat you right
And you cry half the night cause he leave you tight
I'm right in front of you but you proceed
Cause he tells you the things that you wanna hear
And you blind to the fact that I'm standing here
I could never think of you any less
Girl you know I promised that I'd always be your friend
If you ask me what I think I'ma tell you he's no good
I know you need somebody more like me
Girl I keep seeing you
Get hurt
Get hurt
And my brain keeps saying fix her, fix her
But in the end I’m just a friend
I can’t tell you what to do
I've been right in front of you (I've been right in front of you)
Ohhh whenever you start crying and you find out that he's lying
I'm in front of you
Ohhh when he leaves you in your crib
Girl you know just what it is
I'm in front if you
I wish you could see the light that shines in you (you don't know)
You don't know how much you're worth
That's way I believe in you (I believe)
Cause I'm the kind of man that you deserve
I keep seeing you
Get hurt
Get hurt
And my brain keeps saying fix her, fix her
But in the end I’m just a friend
I can’t tell you what to do
I've been right in front of you (I've been right in front of you)
Yeah baby
Ohhh whenever you start crying and you find out that he's lying
I'm in front of you
Ohhh when he leaves you in your crib/ and you know just what it is
I'm in front if you
"In Front of You" by Manny X is a song about unrequited love and the struggle of watching someone you care about choose the wrong partner repeatedly. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling in a one-sided relationship. The singer receives constant texts from a friend and can detect the suffering and unease in the conversations. He knows that the current situation is hurting the person and wishes to help but can't do much as he has already been placed in the friendzone. The person is the one who is not being treated properly and is crying every other night because of her lover's mistreatment. The singer has been there for her throughout but cannot help but feel frustrated and helpless because he can't be the one taking care of her the way she deserves.
The song expresses how it feels to be in love with someone who doesn't love you back. The singer is aware that he fits the description of the ideal partner the girl needs, but she's blinded by her attraction to the man who causes her pain. The song's emotional downfall is the singer's shock about the woman's preferences, and he feels like she should make the better choice of picking him. Nevertheless, he acknowledges his position as a friend who cannot force his will, so he is making an appeal to the girl's sensibilities to see things from a broader perspective. "In Front Of You" is a compelling song that captures the pain and frustration of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You text me every night before you sleep
You confide in me every night before bed
I could tell that something's wrong
I sense that you're upset
I could tell you wanna scream
I know you're experiencing so much pain and anguish that you want to scream
You're surviving by refusing to believe
You're managing to stay alive by deliberately not accepting the truth of the situation
He is everything you've wanted, none of what you need
Although he has qualities you desire, he doesn't provide the support and care you require
I've known you long enough to know that you deserve the best
Our long history together has taught me that you deserve the finest treatment possible
You even made me promise that I'd always be your friend
You placed such importance on our friendship that you made me pledge to always be there for you
You asked me what I think (I think)
You're seeking my opinion (my opinion is)
I tell you he's no good (no good)
My honest opinion is that he's not a worthwhile partner for you
I know you need somebody more like me
I realize that someone with similar qualities to myself would be a better match for you
Girl I keep seeing you
I repeatedly witness you
But in the end I’m just a friend
Despite my desire to help you, I'm ultimately limited to providing support as a friend
I can’t tell you what to do
I can't dictate your choices for you
I've been right in front of you (I've been right in front of you)
I've been beside you, offering comfort, all along
Ohhh whenever you start crying and you find out that he's lying
Whenever you cry and come to the realization that he's been dishonest,
Girl you know just what it is
You know exactly what's happening
My shoulder got your tears the world don't see
I'm the one that comforts you in your pain, in a way that's hidden from others
Every time that a guy don't treat you right
Every time you're mistreated by a man
And you cry half the night cause he leave you tight
And you end up crying for hours because he's made you feel so down
Cause he tells you the things that you wanna hear
Because he's filling you with words that are pleasing to hear, but not necessarily true
And you blind to the fact that I'm standing here
You're unaware of my presence, though I'm right by your side
I wish you could see the light that shines in you (you don't know)
I wish you could see how special and bright you are (but it seems you're unaware)
You don't know how much you're worth
You undervalue yourself, and don't recognize your true value
That's way I believe in you (I believe)
That's why I trust in your abilities, and have faith
Yeah baby
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