Still Need U
Mr. Alexis Lyrics

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If you had wanted to see me today
I assume you could have found a way
But that's not how today went
God only knows what today meant
Take all the time you need
I'm not going anywhere
We're unsafe at any speed
Take all the time you need

If I had the chance to say how I feel I would
Even though it wouldn't make me look good
That's ammunition you lost
While you were trying to exhaust
Each possibility
Until you've exhausted me
The last of a dying breed
Take all the time you need
And I will love you still
But you're hardly even needed now
As a lesson to us all
And I want you back again
But I don't know what I'd do then
Take all the time you need
I haven't prepared my case
I wouldn't know how to plead

So take all the time you need
And I'll follow your lead

Overall Meaning

In Mr. Alexis's song Still Need U, the lyrics revolve around a struggling relationship where one person feels like they are no longer needed, yet still loves the other person. The opening lines, "If you had wanted to see me today, I assume you could have found a way", suggest a distance between the two individuals in the relationship. The singer assumes that if the other person wanted to see them, they would have made an effort to do so. The phrase "God only knows what today meant" implies a level of confusion or uncertainty about the state of the relationship.

The singer then goes on to give the other person space, stating "Take all the time you need, I'm not going anywhere". The following lines, "We're unsafe at any speed, take all the time you need" suggest that the singer is aware of the fragility of their relationship and is willing to be patient for the other person to figure things out. However, the singer also admits that if they had the chance to express their feelings, they would do so, even if it didn't make them look good.

The chorus, "And I will love you still, but you're hardly even needed now, as a lesson to us all" captures the complex emotions of the singer. Despite feeling like the other person doesn't need them, they still love them. The line "as a lesson to us all" suggests that the singer acknowledges that their relationship is a learning experience for both of them. The song ends with the singer reiterating their willingness to follow the other person's lead and give them the time they need.

Line by Line Meaning

If you had wanted to see me today
I assume you had the opportunity to see me, but you chose not to

But that's not how today went
Today didn't turn out the way you had expected

God only knows what today meant
I'm unsure of the true meaning behind today's events

Take all the time you need
I'm willing to give you as much time as you need

I'm not going anywhere
I'll be here waiting for you when you're ready

We're unsafe at any speed
Our relationship is unstable no matter the pace

If I had the chance to say how I feel I would
I have feelings for you and wish I could express them

Even though it wouldn't make me look good
Confessing my feelings may not be in my best interest

That's ammunition you lost
You missed an opportunity to know how I feel

While you were trying to exhaust
You were trying to find a reason to stop pursuing our relationship

Each possibility
Considering every potential outcome