Can't Stand Losing You
Mika vs. Armand Van Helden Lyrics
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And I guess its all true what your girlfriends say
That you dont ever want to see me again
And your brothers going to kill me and hes six feet ten
I guess youd call it cowardice
But Im not prepared to go on like this
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant
I cant stand losing you
I cant stand losing you
I cant stand losing you
I cant stand losing you
I see youve sent my letters back
And my lp records and theyre all scratched
I cant see the point in another day
When nobody listens to a word I say
You can call it lack of confidence
But to carry on living doesnt make no sense
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I guess this is our last goodbye
And you dont care, so I wont cry
But youll be sorry when Im dead
And all this guilt will be on your head
I guess youd call it suicide
But Im too full to swallow my pride
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing...
In Mika vs. Armand van Helden's song Can't Stand Losing You, the singer is expressing their desperation and inability to cope with the thought of losing their partner. They have called multiple times, but their partner's friends have told them that their partner never wants to see them again. The singer even acknowledges that their partner's brother, who is six feet ten, wants to kill them. Despite this, the singer cannot bring themselves to let go, although they acknowledge that others might call it cowardice. Losing their partner is simply too much for them to handle.
The singer has also had their letters and records returned, and does not see the point in carrying on another day when nobody listens to them. While they refer to it as "lack of confidence," it seems clear that they are struggling with depression or hopelessness. They feel that they cannot continue living without their partner and cannot stand the thought of losing them. However, they also acknowledge that their partner does not care and will not mourn their loss. They seem to feel trapped and without hope, to the point where suicide feels like the only viable option.
Overall, the song is a meditation on loss and the difficulties that can arise from intense emotional attachment. The singer cannot let go of their love and leans into their desperation, only to find that it ultimately leads to destruction. It's a haunting tale that speaks to the lengths we are willing to go to maintain connections with others, even when those connections turn out to be harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Ive called you so many times today
I have tried to contact you repeatedly today
And I guess its all true what your girlfriends say
I think what your girlfriends have told me about you may be accurate
That you dont ever want to see me again
You have no desire to be around me anymore
And your brothers going to kill me and hes six feet ten
Your brother, who is very large, has threatened to harm me
I guess youd call it cowardice
Some might view my behavior as fearful
But Im not prepared to go on like this
However, I am not willing to continue in this manner
I cant, I cant, I cant stand losing
I cannot bear the thought of losing you
I see youve sent my letters back
I have received the letters I sent to you returned to me
And my lp records and theyre all scratched
Additionally, my music records have been damaged
I cant see the point in another day
I do not see the purpose in continuing another day
When nobody listens to a word I say
When it seems that nobody hears my voice
You can call it lack of confidence
Some might say I lack self-assurance
But to carry on living doesnt make no sense
Nevertheless, I cannot continue to live in this way
I guess this is our last goodbye
It seems that this will be our final farewell
And you dont care, so I wont cry
Since you appear indifferent, I will not weep
But youll be sorry when Im dead
However, you will regret your actions after I am gone
And all this guilt will be on your head
You will bear the responsibility for any guilt associated with our situation
I guess youd call it suicide
One may categorize my action as a form of self-inflicted death
But Im too full to swallow my pride
However, my self-respect prevents me from taking that step
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Skeletonskin1
Oha...that is really a new style...
@CarlaG1911983
Que buen tema!
@thornacopia
Is this a single or on an album?
@2k7friends2k7
this is fucking epic XD!<3
@holliebrightxx
Awesome ! x
@TheFerretgirl14
LOOOVVEE IT<3<3<3
@MarieBunny1337
O.o.. awesome!! xD
@23HeartoftheTARDIS10
Very differernt but actually liked it! Kinda awesome in an odd sorta way... lol :D
@MissBitchBoy
0_o emm whats up with you guy's,.... i heaps liked it! o_0
@TheJovialZhang
Wait. That isn't mika. Well played? :/