Lose
Niki Lyrics


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I will never know if you love me
Or my company, but I don't mind
'Cause I ain't tryna be the one
Been through this a thousand times
I don't need to take your heart
You keep yours, I'll keep mine
All I really know is when I'm lonely
I hate that I'm lonely
And that's why I let you in
And maybe in another life
We fight all day, kiss all night
But I don't wanna break your heart
You keep yours, I'll keep mine

I know
We know better, so we'd both better go

I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we don't lose, yeah, what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin', oh
That we can win at anything at all
Mm

Am I the only one who sees right through this?
Yeah, all this bullshit
Don't play me for no fool
Yeah, you don't gotta lose your mind
Every time I don't call
And I should never have to win your love
Then hate myself when I don't, oh, oh
Fickle as you are
That's exactly why I keep on running back
'Cause I'm brittle at the parts
Where I wish I was strong
And maybe when you need my help
I like myself when it's over
But later in the light, you go
Dark and rogue, and I need closure

And I know
Whatever this is ain't love
So I'm goin'
I'm gonna let you go, let you go

I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we don't lose, yeah what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'




That I can win this stupid thing called love
Mm, mm, mm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Niki's song Lose depict a complex and confusing relationship between two individuals. The singer seems to be unsure about the nature of their relationship, questioning whether the other person loves them or only their company. Despite the uncertainty, the singer still allows the other person into their life and admits their fear of loneliness. They express a desire to avoid hurting the other person, highlighting a sense of empathy and consideration. However, they also acknowledge their vulnerability and the fact that they keep returning to the relationship because they are "brittle at the parts" where they wish they were strong. Towards the end of the song, the singer realizes that this relationship is not love and decides to let go.


The song explores universal themes of love, loneliness, and vulnerability. It highlights the chaotic and unpredictable nature of relationships and how they can often leave people feeling confused and uncertain. The singer's inner turmoil gives insight into the emotional complexities that come with relationships, and the song ultimately conveys a message of self-awareness and self-care.


Line by Line Meaning

I will never know if you love me
I am unsure if you love me or just my company


Or my company, but I don't mind
It does not bother me if you are staying with me for myself or just because of my company


'Cause I ain't tryna be the one
I do not want to be your only option for love


Been through this a thousand times
I have had similar experiences many times before


I don't need to take your heart
I do not want to be responsible for your heart


You keep yours, I'll keep mine
We should both keep our hearts to ourselves


All I really know is when I'm lonely
I only know that I hate being lonely


I hate that I'm lonely
Being lonely is a feeling that I hate


And that's why I let you in
I let you into my life because I am tired of feeling lonely


And maybe in another life
Perhaps in another lifetime


We fight all day, kiss all night
We argue throughout the day but make up by kissing through the night


But I don't wanna break your heart
I do not want to hurt your feelings


You keep yours, I'll keep mine
We should both keep our hearts to ourselves


I know
I am aware


We know better, so we'd both better go
We both know that we should end this


I don't need a reason
I do not need a specific motive


To keep on dreamin'
To continue hoping


That we don't lose, yeah, what's the use?
To hold on to the belief that we can make this work


That we can win at anything at all
That we are capable of succeeding in anything


Am I the only one who sees right through this?
Do I stand alone in seeing the truth about this situation?


Yeah, all this bullshit
All of this nonsense


Don't play me for no fool
Do not take advantage of me


Yeah, you don't gotta lose your mind
You do not need to become upset or distressed


Every time I don't call
Whenever I fail to contact you


And I should never have to win your love
I should never have to earn your affection


Then hate myself when I don't, oh, oh
And then despise myself when I fail to win your love


Fickle as you are
As indecisive as you can be


That's exactly why I keep on running back
And that is why I keep returning to you


'Cause I'm brittle at the parts
Because I am fragile in certain areas


Where I wish I was strong
In places where I desire to be resilient


And maybe when you need my help
Perhaps when you need my assistance


I like myself when it's over
I feel better about myself after the situation ends


But later in the light, you go
But then, in the clarity of a different moment


Dark and rogue, and I need closure
You become offensive and unpredictable, and I need closure


And I know
And I am aware


Whatever this is ain't love
This cannot be considered love


So I'm goin'
So I am leaving


I'm gonna let you go, let you go
I am going to set you free


That I can win this stupid thing called love
That I can be successful in this trivial subject known as love




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Tannenbaum, Finlay Graham Dow Smith, Nicole Zefanya, Teddy Natalia Noemi Sinclair, William Sinclair

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@yogayuriko2950

LYRICS :

[Verse 1]
I will never know if you love me
Or my company, but I donโ€™t mind
โ€˜Cause Iโ€…ainโ€™tโ€…tryna be theโ€…one
Been through this a thousand times
Iโ€…donโ€™t needa take your heart
You keep yours Iโ€™ll keep mine

[Verse 2]
All I really know is when Iโ€™m lonely
I hate that Iโ€™m lonely
And thatโ€™s why I let you in
And maybe in another life we fight all day, kiss all night
But I donโ€™t wanna break your heart, you keep yours Iโ€™ll keep mine

[Pre-Chorus 1]
I know
We know better so
Weโ€™d both better go

[Chorus]
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That we donโ€™t lose, yeah whatโ€™s the use?
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™, oh
That we can win at anything at all

[Verse 3]
Am I the only one who sees right through this?
Yeah all this bullshit
Donโ€™t play me for no fool
Yeah you donโ€™t gotta lose your mind, every time I donโ€™t call
And I should never have to win your love
Then hate myself when I donโ€™t, oh, oh

[Verse 4]
Fickle as you are, thatโ€™s exactly why I keep on running back
โ€˜Cause Iโ€™m brittle at the parts where I wish I were strong
And maybe when you need my help, I like myself when itโ€™s over
But later in the light, you go dark and rogue, and I need closure

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know, whatever this is ainโ€™t love
So Iโ€™m goinโ€™
Iโ€™m gonna let you go, let you go

[Hook]
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That we dont lose, yeah whatโ€™s the use?
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That I can win this stupid thing called love



@nadiahkhaeriyah8910

I will never know if you love me
Or my company, but I don't mind
'Cause I ain't tryna be the one
Been through this a thousand times
I don't need to take your heart
You keep yours, I'll keep mine

All I really know is when I'm lonely
I hate that I'm lonely
And that's why I let you in
And maybe in another life
We fight all day, kiss all night
But I don't wanna break your heart
You keep yours, I'll keep mine

I know
We know better, so we'd both better go

I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we don't lose, yeah, what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin', oh
That we can win at anything at all
Mm

Am I the only one who sees right through this?
Yeah, all this bullshit
Don't play me for no fool
Yeah, you don't gotta lose your mind
Every time I don't call
And I should never have to win your love
Then hate myself when I don't, oh, oh

Fickle as you are
That's exactly why I keep on running back
'Cause I'm brittle at the parts
Where I wish I was strong
And maybe when you need my help
I like myself when it's over
But later in the light, you go
Dark and rogue, and I need closure

And I know
Whatever this is ain't love
So I'm goin'
I'm gonna let you go, let you go

I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we don't lose, yeah what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That I can win this stupid thing called love
Mm, mm, mm



@ruffyzildjian9239

Verse 1]
I will never know if you love me
Or my company, but I donโ€™t mind
'Cause Iโ€…ain'tโ€…tryna be theโ€…one
Been through this a thousand times
Iโ€…don't needa take your heart
You keep yours, I'll keep mine
All I really know is when I'm lonely
I hate that I'm lonely
And that's why I let you in
And maybe in another life we fight all day, kiss all night
But I don't wanna break your heart, you keep yours I'll keep mine

[Pre-Chorus]
I know
We know better so
We'd both better go

[Chorus]
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we donโ€™t lose, yeah, what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin', oh
That we can win at anything at all


[Verse 2]
Am I the only one who sees right through this?
Yeah, all this bullshit
Don't play me for no fool
Yeah, you don't gotta lose your mind, every time I don't call
And I should never have to win your love
Then hate myself when I donโ€™t, oh
Fickle as you are, that's exactly why I keep on runnin' back
'Cause I'm brittle at the parts where I wish I were strong
And maybe when you need my help, I like myself when it's over
But later in the light you go dark and rogue, and I need closure

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know
Whatever this is ain't love
So I'm goโ€”
I'm gonna let you go, let you go

[Chorus]
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That we don't lose, yeah, what's the use?
I don't need a reason
To keep on dreamin'
That I can win this stupid thing called love



@user-ib2ho2hw3l

I will never know if you love me
Or my company, but I donโ€™t mind
โ€˜Cause Iโ€…ainโ€™tโ€…tryna be theโ€…one
Been through this a thousand times
Iโ€…donโ€™t needa take your heart
You keep yours Iโ€™ll keep mine

All I really know is when Iโ€™m lonely
I hate that Iโ€™m lonely
And thatโ€™s why I let you in
And maybe in another life
We fight all day, kiss all night
But I donโ€™t wanna break your heart
You keep yours Iโ€™ll keep mine


I know
We know better so
Weโ€™d both better go

I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That we donโ€™t lose, yeah whatโ€™s the use
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™, oh
That we can win at anything at all

Am I the only one who sees right through this
Yeah all this bulls**t
Donโ€™t play me for no fool
Yeah you donโ€™t gotta lose your mind
Every time I donโ€™t call
And I should never have to win your love
Then hate myself when I donโ€™t, oh, oh

Fickle as you are, thatโ€™s exactly why I keep on running back
โ€˜Cause Iโ€™m brittle at the parts where I wish I were strong
And maybe when you need my help, I like myself when itโ€™s oฮฝer
But later in the light, you go dark and rogue, and I need closure

And I know, whatever this is ainโ€™t love
So Iโ€™m goinโ€™
Iโ€™m gonna let you go, let you go

I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That we dont lose, yeah whatโ€™s the use
I donโ€™t need a reason
To keep on dreaminโ€™
That I can win this stupid thing called loveโ€ฆ



All comments from YouTube:

@88rising

New album โ€œNicoleโ€ out August 12th. Pre-order/pre-save: https://niki.lnk.to/Nicole

@biasanyaapa

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@riz-xee9844

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@NasPNPL-ytb

Love u niki, love u so much

@eaJMusic

You keep yours Iโ€™ll keep mine ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

@BTSloveisnotober

jae!!!!!!!!

@obliviousra778

JAEEEE

@sheryglennitavanleun5169

is that u feel right now?

@darlenepolicarpio3830

Jaeee okay lang ba u

@noviswatching

Jae being sad boi after listen this song

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