No Burden
Ryan McMahon Lyrics
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No trouble I don't mind
Don't sell me any future
If I'm still stuck behind
Some days I love you
Some days I don't
We might make April or May
Or else we won't
I'm working on the steps
Taking pain-staking tests
Don't crush my inner kid
When you know those days were best
What's it gonna take for you to really love me?
What's it gonna take for you to really care?
No burden baby no
No trouble I don't mind
Don't sell me any future if you're leaving me behind
The lyrics to Ryan McMahon's song No Burden explore the complicated dynamics of a relationship. The singer expresses his frustration and confusion about the way his partner treats him. He tells them that he doesn't want to be a burden or trouble to them, but also suggests that he feels ignored or left behind in some way. McMahon contrasts the sometimes fickle nature of love with the need for stability and growth in a relationship. He acknowledges that he and his partner may need to change in order for their love to blossom and endure.
There are many possible ways these lyrics could be interpreted, depending on the listener's own experiences and emotions. However, one common interpretation is that McMahon is expressing the desire for more communication, commitment, and understanding from his partner. He is willing to work on himself and take difficult steps to improve their relationship, but he also wants to feel valued and supported in return. This can be seen in lines such as "I'm working on the steps / Taking pain-staking tests" and "What's it gonna take for you to really love me? / What's it gonna take for you to really care?" Overall, No Burden is a heartfelt and relatable song for anyone who has navigated the ups and downs of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
No burden baby no
The person is saying that they don't want to burden or trouble their partner.
No trouble I don't mind
The person doesn't mind their partner not causing any trouble.
Don't sell me any future
The person doesn't want their partner to make any promises regarding their future.
If I'm still stuck behind
The person is concerned that they will be left behind if their partner moves forward in life.
Some days I love you
The person's feelings for their partner fluctuate.
Some days I don't
There are some days when the person doesn't love their partner.
We might make April or May
The person is hoping that their relationship will last at least until springtime.
But someone's got to change
The person feels that their relationship cannot continue as it is and that someone must change.
Or else we won't
If the person and their partner don't change, the relationship will not last.
I'm working on the steps
The person is working on bettering themselves and their relationship.
Taking pain-staking tests
The person is taking difficult steps to improve the relationship.
Don't crush my inner kid
The person is asking their partner not to take away their childhood wonder and innocence.
When you know those days were best
The person is reminding their partner of the best moments they shared together.
What's it gonna take for you to really love me?
The person is questioning what their partner needs in order to truly love them.
What's it gonna take for you to really care?
The person is wondering what their partner needs in order to truly care about them.
Don't sell me any future if you're leaving me behind
The person doesn't want their partner to make any promises about their future together if they will eventually leave them behind.
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