Dive
McKenna Bray Lyrics
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Maybe I waited too long
Maybe I played my cards wrong
Oh, just a little bit wrong
Baby I apologize for it
I could fall, I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
And I′ve been known to give my all
And jumping in harder than
Ten thousand rocks on the lake
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don′t tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
You're a mystery
I have travelled the world, there′s no other girl like you
No one, what′s your history?
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
'Cause I heard you do, mm
I could fall, or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I′ve been known to give my all
And lie awake, everyday don't know how much I can take
So don′t call me baby
Unless you mean it
And don't tell me you need me
If you don′t believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
I could fall, I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
Sitting back, looking at every mess that I made
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
Don′t tell me you need me
If you don′t believe it
Let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
In "Dive," McKenna Bray sings about the trepidation and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. She admits to making mistakes in the past with love and wants to make sure that the person she's interested in is sincere before jumping in. She acknowledges that she's capable of giving her all in a relationship and doesn't want to waste her time with someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. She's cautious and is seeking honesty and transparency before diving into anything serious.
The lyrics of this song reveal the complicated emotions that come along with falling in love. The fear of being hurt and the caution that accompanies a new relationship is palpable throughout the song. The lyrics, "And I've been known to give my all, And jumping in harder than, Ten thousand rocks on the lake," convey just how much she has invested in past relationships and how hard it can be to hold back while waiting for the other person to make their intentions clear.
Overall, "Dive" is an anthem for anyone who has ever been hesitant to put themselves out there romantically, and a reminder that it's okay to take things slowly and wait for the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I came on too strong
Perhaps I gave too much too soon
Maybe I waited too long
Maybe I held back for too long
Maybe I played my cards wrong
I may have made mistakes in the way I approached you
Oh, just a little bit wrong
I could have done better, but I wasn't too far off
Baby I apologize for it
I'm sorry if I made things difficult for you
I could fall, I could fly
I'm willing to take risks for this relationship
Here in your aeroplane
With you, I feel like I'm flying high
And I could live, I could die
My life is in your hands
Hanging on the words you say
Your words have a powerful impact on me
And I′ve been known to give my all
I'm the kind of person who puts everything into a relationship
And jumping in harder than ten thousand rocks on the lake
I'm not afraid to take a leap of faith
So don't call me baby unless you mean it
Don't use pet names unless you're serious
Don′t tell me you need me if you don't believe it
Don't say things you don't mean
So let me know the truth before I dive right into you
I need to know where we stand before I commit fully
You're a mystery
I don't fully understand you yet
I have travelled the world, there’s no other girl like you
I've met a lot of people, but you're unique
No one, what's your history?
I'm curious about your past
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
I've heard rumors that you're not always honest
Cause I heard you do, mm
I'm not sure what to believe
And lie awake, everyday don't know how much I can take
I'm anxious about the state of our relationship
Sitting back, looking at every mess that I made
I'm reflecting on my past decisions and their impact on us
Before I dive right into you
I need to be sure that this is what I want
Before I dive right into you
I need to be sure that this is what I want
Before I dive right into you
I need to be sure that this is what I want
Writer(s): Julia Michaels, Benjamin Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran
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