Your Mess
Omar Lyrics


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One night I was talking to a friend of mine
He decided to tell me there was something on his mind
I may have done something wrong, I may have made a mistake
I don't believe it now, you tell what's my girl supposed to think

This is your mess
This your mess you gotta clean up
This your mess, this your mess
This your mess, this your mess

How could you do that to me?
Now I've messed up in the worst degree
Got to get right on my knees
And I got to hope that she hears my pleas

So what did that fool do? Watch him telling me
That he's sure he saw my girl mess around on me
Maybe now I'm not so sure, the sun was in my eyes
You stupid idiot, why did I listen to your damn, damn lies?

This is your mess
This your mess you gotta clean up
This your mess, this your mess
This your mess, this your mess

Like when you're on the ice, you may just slip and fall
No, you can't help it, no, not at all
You can stop it, all you have to do is learn
Stop it right now, you can't have the world

This is your mess
This your mess you gotta clean up




This your mess, this your mess
This your mess, this your mess

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Omar’s song, “Your Mess” follow the theme of a relationship that seems to be going through a rough patch. The song is about a conversation that the singer has with a friend who tells him that he suspects that the singer’s girlfriend is cheating on him. The lyrics explore the frustration and confusion that the singer experiences when he is faced with the possibility that his girlfriend is cheating on him.


The opening lines of the song take the form of the singer recounting a conversation that he had with his friend. He describes how his friend expressed concern that the singer's girlfriend might be cheating on him. These lines indicate that the singer has been struggling with doubts about his relationship, but he is unsure about the truthfulness of the rumors. The chorus of the song sets the tone of the lyrics as the singer tells his friend that it is his mess to clean up if what he was saying is true.


The second verse of the song talks about the singer's reaction to his friend's news. He questions how he could have been so blind not to see the signs of his girlfriend's infidelity. He also details his plan to make amends should his girlfriend find out about the rumors. Despite his friend's accusations, the singer realizes that it is his responsibility to figure out the truth and take action accordingly.


Overall, the lyrics of the song “Your Mess” reflect the emotional turmoil that surrounds the discovery of infidelity in a relationship. Omar's lyrics convey a message of accountability and responsibility in the face of mistrust and doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

One night I was talking to a friend of mine
I was having a conversation with my friend one evening.


He decided to tell me there was something on his mind
My friend revealed that he has some serious thoughts he wanted to share.


I may have done something wrong, I may have made a mistake
I am confused about whether I am at fault or not.


I don't believe it now, you tell what's my girl supposed to think
I have my reservations about my friend's story, but my girlfriend might misconstrue it.


This is your mess
You are responsible for the mess.


This your mess you gotta clean up
It's time to take responsibility and correct your mistakes.


How could you do that to me?
I am feeling betrayed by someone I trusted.


Now I've messed up in the worst degree
I have made matters worse with my own actions.


Got to get right on my knees
I need to humble myself and seek forgiveness.


And I got to hope that she hears my pleas
I hope that my girlfriend forgives me after I apologize.


So what did that fool do? Watch him telling me
My friend has done something foolish and now he is telling me about it.


That he's sure he saw my girl mess around on me
He is accusing my girlfriend of being unfaithful to me.


Maybe now I'm not so sure, the sun was in my eyes
I am having doubts about my friend's accusations due to uncertain circumstances.


You stupid idiot, why did I listen to your damn, damn lies?
I am angry with my friend for spreading false information about my girlfriend.


Like when you're on the ice, you may just slip and fall
Sometimes things can go wrong unpredictably like slipping on ice.


No, you can't help it, no, not at all
But you can't always do something about it.


You can stop it, all you have to do is learn
However, there are ways to prevent future mishaps by learning and adapting.


Stop it right now, you can't have the world
It's time to change behavior and take responsibility for actions to prevent further harm.


This is your mess
Again emphasizing that the mess created is one's own responsibility.


This your mess you gotta clean up
One has to take action to correct the mistakes and clean up the mess.


This your mess, this your mess
The repetition stresses the point that it is one's own mess and they need to resolve it.


This your mess, this your mess
Again emphasizing the responsibility one has in the mess they created.




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