The band announced their break-up in February 2008.
As You Are
Nerdee Lyrics
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Inside it hurts more than few days.
I know you think (your) love will conquer all
but this ain't part of love.
Believe me i know what it's like
to think that things change if you try enough,
but it's not your job to do.
It should make you feel like walking on air.
It should make you feel at home when you're there.
It should make you feel so beautiful as you are, as you are.
Kiss 'n make up, again telling us how
you talked it over and sorted all out
You should know, you deserve so much more than this.
Love shouldn't hurt.
It should make you feel like walking on air.
It should make you feel at home when you're there.
It should make you feel so beautiful as you are, as you are.
The song "As You Are" by Nerdee is a powerful message urging victims of domestic violence to realize that true love does not hurt. The song tells the story of someone who had been subjected to physical abuse and is trying to believe that love can conquer all, but deep inside knows that violence is not a part of love. Nerdee advises that it's not their job to try and change the abuser, and the victim should not excuse their behavior.
The chorus of the song drives home the message that true love should make you feel on top of the world, at home, and beautiful just as you are. Nerdee reminds the victim that they deserve so much more than being subjected to violence and fighting.
The song is a reminder to those in abusive relationships that they are not alone, and there is a way out. It urges them to believe that love is not supposed to hurt, and self-love is more important than trying to change your abuser. The song is a powerful message of hope, and a reminder that no one should have to endure the pain of domestic violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Another fight, another bruise on your face.
You've gotten hurt physically again, and it's hard to recover from the pain.
Inside it hurts more than few days.
The emotional pain you're feeling is worse than the physical pain, and it's lingering for a long time.
I know you think (your) love will conquer all
but this ain't part of love.
Even though you believe that love can solve anything, this type of situation is not an aspect of love.
Believe me i know what it's like
to think that things change if you try enough,
but it's not your job to do.
I've been in that position where I believed that things would improve if I tried harder, but it's not your responsibility to fix things like this.
Love shouldn't hurt.
Love is not supposed to be painful or cause harm.
It should make you feel like walking on air.
It should make you feel at home when you're there.
It should make you feel so beautiful as you are, as you are.
Love should make you feel light and happy, like you're floating.
It should make you feel comfortable and at peace when you're together.
It should make you feel beautiful and confident, just as you are.
Kiss 'n make up, again telling us how
you talked it over and sorted all out
You should know, you deserve so much more than this.
You keep trying to fix things by making up, and telling us that you've talked and resolved everything, but you deserve better than this cycle of pain and reconciliation.
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LivingDG
Kylmät väreet kulkee selkää pitkin, kun tätä kuuntelee. Älyttömän kaunis.
Robt
Hi there, Does anybody has the track: Nerdee - it´s the way? Searching for this song for a long time now and would really appreciate it if someone could share it with me!
Noormaaria
Todella koskettava... Kaikkien pitäis nähdä tämä
222anne
love shoudn`t hurt
DUUDAA DAA
is this about family agony? ;--o beautiful song tho.
deadray666
lived another life,? to young to know the sorrows of life ...yet i wonder.
Kit Kat
where are these girls from? never heard, I was looking for Annie Lennox 'walking on Broken glaSS AND i GOT nERDEE bROKEN GLASS
pena555666
PELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!