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Matt Van Lyrics

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Paint me a pretty picture
Of the love you’ve always wished for
‘Cause I don’t think that you’ll
Find it here
And I’ll sing you a pretty song
Of all the things that I’ve done wrong
That I swear I didn’t
Mean my dear

We don’t need to be fixed
We’re just broken
In all the same places
And I don’t think
I can take this anymore
So take my hand instead
I won’t let go
Until you make me
Don’t feel guilty
If you hate me
I’ll understand
Oh, I’ll understand
La la la
La la la
La
Reality’s escaping me
In this cabin fever dream
But I don’t want to
Go outside
‘Cause I’m afraid of what I’ll see
Without you standing next to me
And I don’t want to
Say goodbye
We don’t need to be fixed
We’re just broken
In all the same places
And I don’t think
I can take this anymore
So take my hand instead
I won’t let go
Until you make me
Don’t feel guilty
If you hate me
I’ll understand
Oh, I’ll understand
So let’s go for a ride
In the passenger side
Of my indecisive
One-track mind
I loved you once
But please don’t let me
Fool you twice
I loved you once
Don’t let me fool you twice
La da da
La da da-duh
La da da
Da-duh da
Da da da duh
La da da
La da da-duh
La da da
Da-duh da
Da da da duh
La da da
La da da-duh
La da da
Da-duh da
Da da da dum
La da da
La da da-duh
La da da

Da-duh da
Da da da dum

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the artist Matt Van explores themes of love, brokenness, and self-doubt. The first verse sets the tone by asking for a picture and a song that depict the idealized version of love, but the singer doesn't believe they will find it in their own relationship. They acknowledge their own mistakes and assure their partner that they didn't mean to cause harm.

The chorus expresses the idea that the couple doesn't need fixing; they are both broken in similar ways. This suggests that the issues they face are not insurmountable and can be understood by one another. However, the singer also expresses their struggle with the situation and questions if they can endure it any longer. They seek reassurance from their partner, offering their hand and not letting go until they are made to.

The second verse describes the feeling of being trapped in a dream-like state, hesitant to face reality without their partner by their side. They don't want to say goodbye or confront what lies outside without their support. This further emphasizes the singer's reliance on their partner for comfort and stability.

In the second iteration of the chorus, the sentiment remains the same: they don't need fixing, just understanding. They want to go on a ride together, in the passenger side of their partner's mind, indicating a desire for shared experiences and closeness. The repetition of "I loved you once, don't let me fool you twice" suggests that the relationship may have faced challenges or previous betrayals, and the singer doesn't want history to repeat itself.

The repeated phrase "la da da" serves as a melodic filler and adds emotional weight to the lyrics, emphasizing the longing and self-reflection present throughout the song. Overall, the lyrics capture the complexities of a broken relationship while highlighting the need for understanding and trust.

Line by Line Meaning

Paint me a pretty picture
Describe to me a perfect vision

Of the love you’ve always wished for
Of the ideal love you've always desired

‘Cause I don’t think that you’ll
Because I don't believe that you will

Find it here
Discover it in this situation

And I’ll sing you a pretty song
And I'll present to you a beautiful melody

Of all the things that I’ve done wrong
Regarding all the mistakes I've made

That I swear I didn’t
That I promise I did not

Mean my dear
Intend, my dear

We don’t need to be fixed
We do not require repairing

We’re just broken
We are simply damaged

In all the same places
In exactly the same areas

And I don’t think
And I don't believe

I can take this anymore
I can endure this any longer

So take my hand instead
Therefore, hold my hand instead

I won’t let go
I will not release it

Until you make me
Unless you cause me to

Don’t feel guilty
Do not experience guilt

If you hate me
If you dislike me

I’ll understand
I will comprehend

Oh, I’ll understand
Oh, I will understand

Reality’s escaping me
Reality is evading me

In this cabin fever dream
During this state of restlessness

But I don’t want to
However, I do not desire to

Go outside
Exit the current environment

‘Cause I’m afraid of what I’ll see
Because I am fearful of what I will witness

Without you standing next to me
In your absence next to me

And I don’t want to
And I do not wish to

Say goodbye
Bid farewell

So let’s go for a ride
Therefore, let us embark on a journey

In the passenger side
In the seat beside the driver

Of my indecisive
Of my uncertain

One-track mind
Single-minded thinking

I loved you once
I once had love for you

But please don’t let me
However, please do not allow me

Fool you twice
To deceive you again