You Say
One Way Ride Lyrics
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Well I hope you meant it
It takes a good heart to say that
I tell you I am your friend
And you know that you are mine
So don't come a-talkin' falsely to me
I ain't that kind
I won't turn my back
We're friends 'till the end, yeah
That's where it's at
I'm out of my way when you say...
Come home, why don't you mean it?
It breaks my heart when you say that
I told you I was your friend
And I thought that you were mine
But you came a-talkin' falsely to me
And I ain't that kind
So I'll, I'll take all the shame
I won't turn my back
We're friends 'till the end, yeah
That's where it's at
And sooner or later you'll come around
Be like old times when we were young
I'm out of my way when you say...
Over and over
Over and over we go
The bond is breaking
Slowly fading, I know
I'll take all the shame
I won't turn my back
We're friends 'till the end, yeah
That's where it's at
Sooner or later you'll come around
Be like old times when we were young
I'm out of my way when you say...
Over and over
Over and over we go
Over and over
Over and over we go
The bond is changing
Slowly making us grow
I'll take all the shame
I won't turn my back
We're friends 'till the end, yeah
That's where it's at
Sooner or later you'll come around
Be like old times when we were young
I'm out of my way when you say...
The lyrics of One Way Ride's song "You Say" appear to be about a complicated friendship. The singer acknowledges that their friend has said "I love you," but questions the sincerity of that statement. The singer affirms that they are a good friend and accepts the shame and difficult times that may come with the friendship. However, the singer is hurt when their friend says "Come home, why don't you mean it?" indicating that their friend may not be as committed to the friendship as they claim to be. Despite this, the singer remains committed to the friendship and is willing to work through any difficulties.
The repetition of the phrase "over and over we go" throughout the song suggests a cyclical pattern in the friendship, with the bond between the two friends constantly shifting and changing. The lyric "The bond is changing, slowly making us grow" could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that their friendship is not perfect, but still has the potential to evolve and strengthen over time.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Say" seem to convey a message about the complexities and ups and downs of adult friendships, but also the value of loyalty and commitment in maintaining those friendships.
Line by Line Meaning
You say, "I love you"
The singer acknowledges that the person said "I love you", and hopes they meant it. They know it takes a good heart to say those words.
Well I hope you meant it
The singer is expressing a desire for the person's words to be genuine.
It takes a good heart to say that
The singer believes that expressing love requires a certain level of kindness and sincerity.
I tell you I am your friend
The artist wants to emphasize that they consider themselves to be the person's friend.
And you know that you are mine
The artist believes that the person already knows they are friends.
So don't come a-talkin' falsely to me
The singer is warning the person not to lie to them because they will know.
I ain't that kind
The singer is not the kind of person who will accept lies or false words.
So I'll, I'll take all the shame
The artist is saying they are willing to take responsibility for any blame or wrongdoing.
I won't turn my back
The artist is indicating that they will not abandon their friendship or the person in question.
We're friends 'till the end, yeah
The artist is affirming their commitment to the friendship lasting until the end of their lives.
That's where it's at
The singer is saying that this is what matters most - true, lasting friendship.
Come home, why don't you mean it?
The artist is asking why the person would say "come home" if they don't truly mean it, and expressing that it hurts their feelings.
It breaks my heart when you say that
The singer is expressing that the person's words are hurtful and causing emotional pain.
But you came a-talkin' falsely to me
The singer is accusing the person of lying and being insincere in their words to them.
And sooner or later you'll come around
The singer believes that the person will eventually realize their mistake and return to the friendship.
Be like old times when we were young
The artist is longing for their friendship to return to its past state, when they were younger and closer.
Over and over
The artist is acknowledging the repetition of the situation, where they keep having these issues in their friendship.
The bond is breaking
The singer is recognizing that their bond as friends is weakening and becoming less strong.
Slowly fading, I know
The singer realizes that the friendship is slowly losing its strength and may eventually fade away completely.
The bond is changing
The artist is acknowledging that the friendship is undergoing a transformation and is not the same as it used to be.
Slowly making us grow
The artist believes that this change in their friendship is causing growth and development, even if it is not easy or comfortable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT SCANNELL, MATTHEW B. SCANNELL
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