Trigger
RaeLynn Lyrics


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Are you really calling me right now?
Are you really trying to make things right, right now?
Are you really trying to take me out?
Is it really worth working out now?

I don't wanna tell you no, but
I can still see the red in your taillights
I don't wanna see your face 'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
I can't forget everything you did
You were your own gravedigger
I don't wanna shoot you down, but
You put my finger on the trigger
You put my finger on the trigger

Would you act like I was the bad guy?
Or would you try to take the blame?
I don't know if I believe you're sorry
I ain't trying to get wrapped up, stuck in your game

I don't wanna tell you no, but
I can still see the red in your taillights
I don't wanna see your face 'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
I can't forget everything you did
You were your own gravedigger
I don't wanna shoot you down, but
You put my finger on the trigger
You put my finger on the trigger

I never wanted to tell you know
But I never thought you would go and leave

I don't wanna tell you no, but
I can still see the red in your taillights
I don't wanna see your face 'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
I can't forget everything you did
You were your own gravedigger
I don't wanna shoot you down, but
You put my finger on the trigger
(I can't forget everything you did)
You put my finger on the trigger
(I can't forget everything you did)
You put my finger on the trigger
(I can't forget everything you did)




You put my finger on the trigger
(I can't forget everything you did)

Overall Meaning

In "Trigger," RaeLynn sings about a past relationship where her partner hurt her and ultimately caused the demise of the relationship. The song begins with her receiving a call from her ex, who is trying to make amends and rekindle the relationship. However, RaeLynn is skeptical of his intentions and wonders if it's really worth trying to work things out. She admits that she can still see the hurtful things he did and is wary of his potential to hurt her again. Despite this, she struggles to completely shut him out and acknowledges that he is putting her "finger on the trigger," which suggests that he may be tempting her to give him another chance, even though he has hurt her in the past.


RaeLynn sings about the complicated emotions that come with ending a relationship but also struggling with feelings of forgiveness and nostalgia. She struggles with whether or not to trust her ex and believes that his apologies may not be enough to fix the damage he caused. The repetition of the phrase "I don't want to" conveys her inner turmoil and the conflict between her desire to move on and her residual feelings for her ex. The concept of putting her finger on the trigger suggests that she is still holding onto a lot of pain and resentment from the relationship and is hesitant to let him back into her life.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you really calling me right now?
Are you being genuine by calling me at this time?


Are you really trying to make things right, right now?
Are you genuinely trying to fix our problems at this moment?


Are you really trying to take me out?
Are you genuinely interested in spending time with me?


Is it really worth working out now?
Is it really worth putting in the effort to reconcile right now?


I don't wanna tell you no, but
I don't want to refuse, however


I can still see the red in your taillights
I still remember the pain you caused me


I don't wanna see your face 'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
I don't want to see you again because I know your presence can influence me negatively


I can't forget everything you did
I still remember all the wrongs you've committed


You were your own gravedigger
You destroyed yourself and our relationship


I don't wanna shoot you down, but
I don't want to reject you, however


You put my finger on the trigger
You've given me a reason to end things between us


Would you act like I was the bad guy?
Would you make me look like the one at fault?


Or would you try to take the blame?
Or would you accept responsibility for your actions?


I don't know if I believe you're sorry
I don't know if I trust that you are genuinely apologetic


I ain't trying to get wrapped up, stuck in your game
I don't want to get involved with your drama and manipulation


I never wanted to tell you know
I never wanted to reject you


But I never thought you would go and leave
But I never expected you to abandon me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RACHEAL WOODWARD, EMILY LYNN WEISBAND, JORDAN REYNOLDS, RACHEAL LYNN WOODWARD, JORDAN KYLE REYNOLDS

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RAELYNN (2017) – TRIGGER (Traducción)
Are you really calling me right now?
¿De veras me estás llamando ahora mismo?
Are you really trying to make things right, right now?
¿De veras estás tratando de hacer las cosas bien, ahora mismo?
Are you really trying to take me out?
¿De veras estás tratando de invitarme a salir?
Is it really worth working out now?
¿De veras merece la pena solucionarlo ya?

I don't wanna tell you no, but
No quiero decirte que no, pero
I can still see the red in your taillights
Puedo ver aún el rojo en tus focos traseros
I don't wanna see your face
No quiero ver tu rostro
'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
Porque sé que la mirada en tus ojos me hará cambiar de opinión
I can't forget everything you did
No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste
You were your own gravedigger
Cavaste tu propia tumba

I don't wanna shoot you down, but
No quiero ser yo la que te abata, pero
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo

Would you act like I was the bad guy?
¿Actuarías como si yo fuera la mala?
Or would you try to take the blame?
¿O tratarías de asumir la culpa?
I don't know if I believe you're sorry
No sé si creer que lo lamentas
I ain't trying to get wrapped up, stuck in your game
Estoy tratando de no acabar envuelta, atrapada en tu juego

I don't wanna tell you no, but
No quiero decirte que no, pero
I can still see the red in your taillights
Puedo ver aún el rojo en tus focos traseros
I don't wanna see your face
No quiero ver tu rostro
'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
Porque sé que la mirada en tus ojos me hará cambiar de opinión
I can't forget everything you did
No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste
You were your own gravedigger
Cavaste tu propia tumba

I don't wanna shoot you down, but
No quiero ser yo la que te abata, pero
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo

I never wanted to tell you know
Nunca quise decir que lo supieras
But I never thought you would go and leave
Pero nunca creí que irías y te marcharías

I don't wanna tell you no, but
No quiero decirte que no, pero
I can still see the red in your taillights
Puedo ver aún el rojo en tus focos traseros
I don't wanna see your face
No quiero ver tu rostro
'cause I know the look in your eyes will change my mind
Porque sé que la mirada en tus ojos me hará cambiar de opinión
I can't forget everything you did
No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste
You were your own gravedigger
Cavaste tu propia tumba

I don't wanna shoot you down, but
No quiero ser yo la que te abata, pero
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
(I can't forget everything you did)
(No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste)
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
(I can't forget everything you did)
(No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste)
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
(I can't forget everything you did)
(No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste)
You put my finger on the trigger
Tú pusiste mi dedo sobre el gatillo
(I can't forget everything you did)
(No puedo olvidar todo lo que hiciste)



All comments from YouTube:

@jacklynperkins4512

Everytime she comes out with another song, I like her even more! 💕

@fortyseventen

The recording studio did a kick ass job..., am hearing clarity in everything from the instruments to certain keys or accentuations in Raelynn's lyrics

Very talented young woman

@amiehubbard5589

I have listened to this 100 times and it is not getting old I never ever dance and I am dancing to this! my new favorite singer and song

@mftmachining

The whole Album is pure MAGIC....love it

@DianaVickersUK

So underrated! She is incredible ❤️

@katiedanielle5494

I feel like this is a God thing this song came out when it did. i'm going through this with my husband. perfect timing. this song and Lonley Call help give me the strength to not let my self be treated like dirt.

@catwilliams8569

Katie Goodnite feelin ya hun

@karensmith9487

Katie Goodnite Story of my life. Hope things are better for you <3

@Tina-ps5nu

Katie Goodnite paityn

@devonjones8312

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