Someone
Nectr Lyrics
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Feel and let it fade away,
I won't lay down waiting,
To see you turn away,
Ohh so.
So I call your name,
Knowing you're here for something,
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone,
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone.
Take a moment with your gaze,
And see how we've become so strange,
I won't stay up with you,
If you only need me there to pull though,
I won't stay.
I'm turning away,
I know you're not only someone,
How could I walk away,
Knowing you're not just someone, someone,
No you're not only someone.
You fill my whole world up,
But that can't be enough - for you,
Is it insanity, believing honesty,
You filled my whole world up,
But I won't stay.
I'm turning away,
I know you're not only someone,
How could I walk away,
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone,
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone.
The lyrics to Nectr’s “Someone” seem to describe a person wrestling with their emotions and the depth of their relationship with someone else. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they are facing a pivotal moment with grace, but they also realize that the situation will eventually fade away. They refuse to wait around for someone who may turn away from them, however. The chorus then reveals that the singer has called on this person – and it’s clear that they hope that this person is around for something more than just short-lived interactions. They plead with this person not to view them as “just someone” which suggests that they feel insecure about the connection.
The second verse expands on this sense of uncertainty. The person addresses their companion directly and requests that they take a moment to see how much they’ve changed. The singer is choosing to be strong and not just stay there for the other person when they need them. The lyrics imply that the singer is beginning to see that this is not a healthy relationship, and they are considering walking away. There is an acknowledgment that the other person occupies their entire world, but they still need something more. In the final chorus, the singer still struggles with insecurity, but they’ve finally made a decisive choice. They won’t stay with the other person if they’re just going to be viewed as “just someone.”
Line by Line Meaning
Face the moment here with grace,
Let's confront the present moment in a calm and dignified manner.
Feel and let it fade away,
Let's allow our emotions to come and go naturally without getting stuck or attached to them.
I won't lay down waiting,
I won't stay idle while waiting for you to make a decision.
To see you turn away,
To see you walk away from me.
Ohh so.
Expressing disappointment or frustration.
So I call your name,
I'm trying to get your attention and establish a connection.
Knowing you're here for something,
I understand that you have a purpose or intention for being here with me.
Oh I fall away,
My emotions are overwhelmed and I retreat or back down.
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone,
Please don't treat me as an insignificant or unimportant person.
Take a moment with your gaze,
Spend some time looking at me closely or thoughtfully.
And see how we've become so strange,
Acknowledge how distant or unfamiliar we've become to each other.
I won't stay up with you,
I won't continue to stay awake with you if it's causing me discomfort or exhaustion.
If you only need me there to pull though,
If you're only using me as emotional support to get through a difficult time.
I'm turning away,
I'm choosing to disengage or leave the situation.
No you're not only someone.
You're not just anybody to me; you hold a special place in my life.
You fill my whole world up,
You occupy a significant portion of my thoughts and feelings.
But that can't be enough - for you,
However, that might not be sufficient or satisfying for your needs or desires.
Is it insanity, believing honesty,
Is it irrational or foolish to think that being truthful and open will lead to a better outcome?
But I won't stay,
But I won't continue to put myself through this situation.
Tell me I'm not just someone, someone.
Reasserting the need to feel valued and respected in this relationship.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luis Kennett, Charlotte Thorpe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@warddouglas3682
Heard this on XM channel 53 - beautiful!
@annajfitz
This is beautiful.
@StupidTeddybear
XM 53!!!
@tuftone
Such a dope song!.. great lyrics, beautiful vocals and a real groovy and chill beat!.. love it!
@gilbertflores497
This song is truly captivating, I hang on every note and inflection in her voice. To me the lyrics are subtle and deep in how it plays on a single notion. I am lost in it.
@shaykhwaz
Great song
@aaronraub42
XM53 Brought me here too!!
@laurenorlow907
Omg I love it
@DJAndyAllnighter
Cool. Cheers from Peru!
@juandavidvg
Super WoOoO I like music 🎶Greetings from Colombia!