I Don't Want You Around Anymore
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She and I
Said we'd try
We'll get if off of the ground
But will we get it to fly
Got up there huh
In the air
We started circlin around
We weren't goin nowhere

Well a whole lotta lovin
Fell by the wayside
Shoulda seen it comin
Should have swallowed our pride
But she said...

I don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore
I've had a hell of a time
Making up my mind
But I think I think it's time to even the score
Don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore

There were plans
Then demands
And love got washed away
Like a castle of sand
Getting slack huh
Time to pack
Cause when you lose the trust
It's never comin back

She said that I was
Spendin my time
Just runnin around
Coverin up my crimes
And she said...

I don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore
I've had a hell of a time
Making up my mind
But I think I think it's time to even the score
Don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore

One and one
Used to make one
One heart and one soul now
We're black and blue
Busted in two
Spinnin out of control now

She said that I was
Spendin my time
Just runnin around
Coverin up my crimes
And she said...

I don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore
I've had a hell of a time
Making up my mind
But I think I think I finally evened the score




I don't want you any less
But I don't want you anymore

Overall Meaning

In "I Don't Want You Around Anymore," Mike reflects on a failed relationship that had potential but ultimately crumbled due to a lack of commitment and trust. The song begins by acknowledging the initial hope and effort put into the relationship, with the hope that it would take flight like an airplane. However, it quickly becomes apparent that despite their attempts, they were just going in circles and making no progress.


The second verse delves into the realization that their love has faded away, with the metaphor of a castle of sand being washed away, representing how easily their love dissipated. There is a feeling of disappointment in themselves for not seeing it coming and not being able to salvage their love. This disappointment is emphasized by the line "should have swallowed our pride," suggesting that their egos and stubbornness played a role in the downfall.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't want you any less, but I don't want you anymore," which encapsulates the conflicting emotions the singer feels. It is clear that there is still love, but the trust has been broken, and it is time to even the score. The singer has struggled to make up their mind about the future of the relationship, but ultimately decides that it is time to let go.


In the final verse, the state of their relationship is described as broken and chaotic, with the imagery of being "busted in two" and "spinning out of control." The accusation from the partner that the singer is wasting their time and covering up their mistakes indicates a lack of honesty and fidelity on the singer's part. This further contributes to the final decision to end the relationship.


The song concludes with the repeating chorus, which expresses the conflict of still caring for the person but realizing that it is better for both of them to part ways. It signifies the singer's acceptance that they have finally reached a point where they can no longer be together, despite any lingering feelings they may have.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Nicoletti

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@wadetyczinski1654

Mike is just different man....the pockets he finds and how all of his songs are always a vibe. He never misses.

@SHOTTYTV

Nailed it with this comment so very true. I still do music over on my page and it’s all about finding that pocket and riding the wave 🌊

@juliantonioli

@SHOTTYTV wack af

@paganhippie9644

He is in a different time with a different flow

@chadjeffries1.2.

@Eddie Joy b

@jbteetee2868

He NEVER fuckin misses

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@itsshlappin

My ex girls favorite band is the 1975, and my favorite artist is you, mike. She left me for her ex a few months ago. This song really hits home for me. The fact that you dropped this song on her birthday is one of the craziest coincidences I’ve ever experienced. Thanks for helping me thru shit without even knowing it #KEEPGOING

@justindrpepper

Keep going brother, it’s all apart of the plan! keep the pace

@tonys8148

That’s insane lmfaoooo

@CraigThomasTv

It's all part of your life plan bro. Almost exact same thing happened to me. Nothing you can do but better yourself, and let good people come into your life. When you let go, everything you want is drawn towards you. <3

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