Desperate
Scherzinger Nicole Lyrics
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I had the time of my life with you
I never knew about love that could make me do
'Cause you really opened up my eyes
You made me cry and laugh
At the same time
Then you took it all back
And leave me so desperate
Why did you turn cold
And leave me so desperate
Make a u turn
And save me
Cause I need you to stay beside me
Why'd you have to go and leave me so desperate
Everyday all day I'm thinking of you
I get frustrated I do things I don't usually do, no
Like stay up late and write those songs
Suicidal my lips are falling apart
Feels like a shockwave through the heart, baby
Tell me why you had to go
And leave me so desperate
Why did you turn cold
And leave me so desperate
Make a u turn
And save me
'Cause I need you to stay beside me
Why'd you have to go and leave me so desperate
I'm not desperate for money, no
I'm not desperate for other feeling yours
I don't care about things that goes
Usually do so they recall
I, I, I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me why you had to go
And leave me so desperate
Why did you turn cold
And leave me so desperate
Make a u turn
And save me
'Cause I need you to stay beside me
Why'd you have to go and leave me so desperate
Desperate
Made me so desperate, desperate
The lyrics of "Desperate" by Nicole Scherzinger convey the feelings of heartbreak and longing. The song tells a story of a relationship that was once filled with love and joy, but has now ended, leaving the singer feeling desperate and alone.
The opening lines, "Oh, I had the time of my life with you, I never knew about love that could make me do," express the singer's blissful state while being with their partner. They were experiencing a love that was so powerful it made them cry and laugh simultaneously. However, this happiness is short-lived as the partner suddenly takes everything back and leaves.
The chorus of the song repeats the questions, "Tell me why you had to go and leave me so desperate? Why did you turn cold and leave me so desperate?" The singer is confused and hurt by the sudden change in their partner's behavior. They are desperately seeking answers as to why their partner left them feeling so abandoned and desperate.
The lyrics also allude to the singer's struggle to cope with the break-up. They find themselves constantly thinking of their ex, which leads them to engage in behaviors they wouldn't normally do, such as staying up late and writing songs. The line "Suicidal my lips are falling, Shockwave through the heart, baby" suggests the intensity of their emotional pain and the impact it has on them.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's genuine need for their partner's presence. They express that they are not desperate for material things or other people's attention, but they desperately need their ex-lover to be by their side. The repetition of "I need you" highlights the depth of their longing and dependence on the person who left them feeling desperate.
Overall, "Desperate" delves into the emotions and turmoil experienced after a significant relationship ends. It explores the confusion, heartbreak, and desperate longing for a lost love, capturing the universal feelings many can relate to when faced with the pain of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing surprise or realization
I had the time of my life with you
I experienced great joy and happiness when I was with you
I never knew about love that could make me do
I was unaware that love could influence my actions in this way
'Cause you really opened up my eyes
You truly made me see things in a different way
You made me cry and laugh
You evoked both tears and laughter from me
At the same time
Simultaneously
Then you took it all back
But then you took away all those positive emotions
Tell me why you had to go
Please explain why you chose to leave
And leave me so desperate
Leaving me in a state of desperation
Why did you turn cold
Why did your behavior change to become distant and uncaring
And leave me so desperate
Leaving me in a state of desperation
Make a u turn
Reverse your decision
And save me
Rescue me from this emotional distress
Cause I need you to stay beside me
Because I require your presence and support
Why'd you have to go and leave me so desperate
Why did you have to depart, leaving me in such a desperate state
Everyday all day I'm thinking of you
Every day, from morning to night, you occupy my thoughts
I get frustrated I do things I don't usually do, no
When I feel frustrated, I behave in ways that are out of character for me
Like stay up late and write those songs
For example, I stay awake late into the night writing songs
Suicidal my lips are falling apart
Metaphorically, my ability to speak and express myself is deteriorating
Feels like a shockwave through the heart, baby
It feels as though my heart is being struck by a powerful shockwave
I'm not desperate for money, no
I am not in a state of desperation for financial wealth
I'm not desperate for other feeling yours
I am not desperate for any other feeling except for the one you provide
I don't care about things that goes
I do not care about external matters that transpire
Usually do so they recall
Things that would normally concern me are insignificant compared to my longing for you
I, I, I need you, I need you, I need you
I deeply crave your presence and companionship
Desperate
In a state of desperation
Made me so desperate, desperate
Caused me to feel extreme desperation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: NICOLE PRASCOVIA SCHERZINGER, KINNDA VIVIANNE HAMID, ACHRAF JANNUSI, NADIR KHAYAT
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