Gratitude
Not Katies Lyrics
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Break my neck, you've left your name on the knife in my back,
I'm returning it to you with gratitude. And I still believe that
Every step I take has more to do with you than it has with me.
You should learn to say it's over, when it is really over, you always said you go to hell and I believe you will hope you get what you deserve. I know you wanna know what I'm thinking of,
It's kinda hard when I'm thinking of someone else.
Walking away from you, Walking away from you.
The lyrics to the song Gratitude by Not Katie, speak to the aftermath of a toxic relationship. The opening line, "When I sleep my head is heavy with thoughts that will surely break my neck", refers to the burden of the unhealthy thoughts and emotions that come with the end of such relationships. The next line, "you've left your name on the knife in my back", conveys the betrayal and hurt inflicted by the ex-partner. However, the singer chooses to respond to this pain with "gratitude". This attitude signifies that despite the pain and hurt, one can still be grateful for the lessons learned from the experience.
The following line, "And I still believe that every step I take has more to do with you than it has with me", shows how deeply the relationship has affected the singer. The singer believes that the experience has shaped them and that they carry it with them even as they walk away from the relationship. The next two lines, "You should learn to say it's over when it is really over, You always said you go to hell and I believe you will hope you get what you deserve", shows that the relationship has caused the singer to question the sincerity of the ex-partner's intentions. Despite this, the singer expresses their hope that the ex-partner gets what they deserve.
The chorus, "I know you wanna know what I'm thinking of, It's kinda hard when I'm thinking of someone else. Walking away from you, Walking away from you", sums up the struggle of moving on from such a relationship. The singer acknowledges that the ex-partner may still be interested in them, but their thoughts are elsewhere, making it difficult to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
When I sleep my head is heavy with thoughts that will surely
Even when I am asleep, my mind is consumed by heavy thoughts that are bound to have negative effects.
Break my neck, you've left your name on the knife in my back,
Your actions have hurt me so deeply that it feels like a physical injury, and I am sure that you are the cause of it all.
I'm returning it to you with gratitude. And I still believe that
I am giving you back the hurt you caused me with a sense of gratefulness, as it has taught me important lessons. But despite everything, I still think of you.
Every step I take has more to do with you than it has with me.
Even though I am trying to move on, every step I take, every action I make, still has some connection to you and our past together.
You should learn to say it's over, when it is really over, you always said you go to hell and I believe you will hope you get what you deserve.
You need to learn to accept when things are truly finished between us, instead of constantly holding onto grudges and pretending to move on. I hope that you face the consequences of your actions.
I know you wanna know what I'm thinking of,
I am aware that you are curious about my thoughts and feelings towards you.
It's kinda hard when I'm thinking of someone else.
However, it is difficult for me to give you a satisfying answer because my mind is mostly occupied with someone else.
Walking away from you, Walking away from you.
I am making a conscious effort to move away from you and our past together, despite how difficult it may be.
Contributed by Isabella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Voxtur
I can't believe both of them are gone after giving the best battle performance on this show.
Neha Hareesh
I swear😭😭they will be missed!!
Joan Adolphe
Unbelievable 😓😪
who's this
what why
daniela arteaga
Are you serious??? That’s so wack they’re so amazing!
giani9707
@daniela arteaga Bella last two presentations sadly were going downhill nothing like this 😞
itschoechoe
Their chemistry is absolutely unbelievable. We need a studio version of this NOW.
julian
THEY JUST RELEASED A STUDIO VERSION!!
The Cosmic Note
They seriouslyyy killed it here, this was the best performance of this season for me🤩
I tried to cover this beautiful song on my ‘women empowerment medley’ and it would mean the world to me if you saw it! 😊❤️
Martin Ruiz
ABSOLUBTELY!!!!!!