The Hardest Part
Olivia Dean Lyrics
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Normally I need you, this time I don't wanna go
Lately, I've been growing into someone you don't know
You had the chance to love her, but apparently you don't
No, you don't
So even if I could, wouldn't go back where we started
I know you're still waiting, wondering where my heart is
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
And what you're waiting for ain't there no more anyway
Held you up so highly, deep under your spell
Your opinions would define me, this time I made some for myself
'Cause lately, I've been certain, there's no further to go
Yeah, you had the chance to love me, but apparently you won't
No, you won't
So even if I could, wouldn't go back where we started
I know you're still waiting, wondering where my heart is
Pray that things won't change, but the hardest part is
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
And what you're waiting for ain't there no more anyway
And it's okay
I'm not gonna remember you that way
You say I'm different now like that's so strange
But I was only 18
You should've known that I was always gonna change
Even if I could, wouldn't go back where we started
I know you're still waiting, wondering where my heart is
Pray that things won't change, but the hardest part is
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
Ain't there no more (I ain't there no more)
I ain't there no more
Ain't there no more (I ain't there no more)
I ain't there no more
Ain't there no more (I ain't there no more)
But the hardest part is
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
And what you're waiting for ain't there no more anyway
Olivia Dean’s “The Hardest Part” is a poignant song about growth, change, and realization. The song delves into a relationship where two people who once loved each other no longer recognize one another. In the first verse, the singer talks about the static on the phone, indicating the lack of connection between the two. They are no longer on the same wavelength, and the singer no longer needs the person they’re speaking to. The singer has been growing as a person, and the other person can't seem to keep up. The other person had the chance to love the new singer but failed to do so.
In the chorus, the singer admits that even if they could, they wouldn’t go back to the start. The other person is waiting for them, but they’ve changed. The hardest part for the other person is realizing that the singer is different now, and what they’re waiting for doesn’t exist anymore. In the second verse, the singer speaks about how the other person used to hold them up so highly and how their opinions would define the singer. However, this time, the singer has made some decisions for themselves. They’ve reached a point where they’re certain that there’s no further to go. The other person had the chance to love the new singer, but again, they failed to do so.
Overall, “The Hardest Part” is a powerful track about growth, change, and the difficulties of coming to terms with change. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of a relationship that didn’t last but still holds a place in the singer’s heart. It is a reminder that change is constant, and it’s essential to grow into oneself as a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me up to meet you, static on the phone
You call me but our conversation lacks the intimacy it once had
Normally I need you, this time I don't wanna go
I've relied on you in the past, but now I'm hesitant to continue doing so
Lately, I've been growing into someone you don't know
I've been changing and evolving, and you haven't kept up with those changes
You had the chance to love her, but apparently you don't
You had the opportunity to appreciate me, but you missed it
So even if I could, wouldn't go back where we started
Even if I could change things, I wouldn't want to go back to the beginning
I know you're still waiting, wondering where my heart is
You're unsure of where I stand emotionally
Pray that things won't change, but the hardest part is
You hope that things will stay the same, but the difficult truth is that they won't
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
You're coming to terms with the fact that I am not the person you once knew
And what you're waiting for ain't there no more anyway
The thing or person you're waiting for no longer exists
Held you up so highly, deep under your spell
I admired you greatly and was easily influenced by you
Your opinions would define me, this time I made some for myself
I used to rely heavily on your opinions about me, but now I have my own sense of self
'Cause lately, I've been certain, there's no further to go
I've come to the conclusion that our relationship has reached its limit
Yeah, you had the chance to love me, but apparently you won't
You had the opportunity to appreciate me, but you chose not to
And it's okay
I've come to terms with this new reality
I'm not gonna remember you that way
I won't keep thinking of you in the past tense
You say I'm different now like that's so strange
You act as if my changes are abnormal
But I was only 18
I was so young when we first met, and of course I've changed since then
Ain't there no more (I ain't there no more)
I no longer exist in that same form
But the hardest part is
The most difficult part of this situation is
You're realizing maybe I, maybe I ain't the same
You're coming to terms with the fact that I am not the person you once knew
And what you're waiting for ain't there no more anyway
The thing or person you're waiting for no longer exists
Writer(s): Bastian Langebaek, Olivia Lauryn Dean, Max Wolfgang
Contributed by Jasmine A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oliviadean
Let me know your best Hardest Part puns!
@lukesmith1161
The Hardest Part is that I didn't get to see you live before Covid :(
@conniemeade5652
The Hardest Phart 😖💨
@oliviadean
@@conniemeade5652 10/10
@cl0ud930
@@oliviadean HAHAHA I LOVE HOW YOU INTERACT WITH US
@cl0ud930
the hardest part was trying to get that ring off your finger (real mvps know)
@sandramanipon9633
Rosé of blackpink just recommended this in her ig post. Now i know why. This deserves recognition and praises
@LADYNSAX_OFFICIAL
Обожаю
@KolsumaB
A YouTube ad actually helped me I'm glad I found this song!
@jlynnhenderson7371
my new favourite thingggg