piece of you
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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Don't know what to do
It's so hard, but it's true
Everybody wants a piece
I get reckless, I'm obsessive
I'm pathetic and possessive
You're so sure it makes me insecure
Light the room up without tryin'
Baby, I'm so into you, it hurts
Ah, it just isn't fair
What you put in the air
I don't wanna share
Everybody wants a piece of you
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
From the second you walked in the room
My night is ruined
Everybody wants a piece
One, two, three
So do I, maybe I'm selfish
Just one touch is so electric
Every little thing you do feels right, yeah
I'm sorry if I get protective
Need these boys to get the message
You know I'm yours, I know you're mine
Everybody wants a piece of you, yeah
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
From the second you walked in the room
My night is ruined
Everybody wants a piece
It's so hard, but it's true
It's so hard, but it's true
Everybody wants a piece
Ah, it just isn't fair
What you put in the air
I don't wanna share
Everybody wants a piece of you (now they all want a piece)
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
(Nah, it don't pay to love, babe)
From the second you walked in the room
My night is ruined
Everybody wants a piece
The lyrics of Shawn Mendes's "Piece of You" convey the theme of jealousy and possessiveness in a relationship. The singer expresses his struggles with sharing his partner with others and his overwhelming desire to have her all to himself. He acknowledges that his feelings may be selfish and reflects on how her beauty and alluring qualities fuel his insecurities. The line "everybody wants a piece of you" serves as a reminder of the constant attention and admiration his partner receives, which intensifies his feelings of possessiveness.
Mendes's use of contrasting adjectives and his inflection give the lyrics a relatable vulnerability. He describes himself as reckless, obsessive, and pathetic when expressing his jealousy, but also acknowledges that his partner's beauty is majestic and mesmerizing. The chorus echoes the sentiment of his battle with sharing his partner, as he repeats "everybody wants a piece" before confessing his jealousy and ruined night.
Overall, "Piece of You" portrays the complexity of jealousy and possessiveness in a relationship and highlights the insecurities that come with the desire to have someone all to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it makes me wanna cry
The singer is deeply emotional about what they are about to say next
Don't know what to do
The singer is experiencing confusion or uncertainty
It's so hard, but it's true
The reality of the situation is difficult to accept
Everybody wants a piece
People are attracted to the subject of the song and they are in high demand
I get reckless, I'm obsessive
The artist's feelings and behavior towards the subject are extreme
I'm pathetic and possessive
The singer recognizes that their behavior is irrational and clingy
You're so sure it makes me insecure
The subject's confidence causes the singer to feel self-conscious
You're majestic, mesmerizing
The subject is awe-inspiring and captivating to the artist
Light the room up without tryin'
The subject's presence brings joy and energy to the environment
Baby, I'm so into you, it hurts
The artist is consumed by their feelings for the subject despite the pain it causes
Ah, it just isn't fair
The singer feels that the situation is unjust
What you put in the air
The subject's presence creates a strong attraction
I don't wanna share
The singer is possessive and does not want to share the subject's attention
Every little thing you do feels right, yeah
The singer feels that everything the subject does is perfect and desirable
I'm sorry if I get protective
The singer recognizes that their possessive behavior is excessive and apologizes for it
Need these boys to get the message
The artist wants other potential suitors to know that the subject is already spoken for
You know I'm yours, I know you're mine
The artist and the subject are in a committed relationship
It's so hard, but it's true
The situation is difficult to accept but it is the reality
Everybody wants a piece of you (now they all want a piece)
The subject is highly desirable and in demand from others
Nah, it don't pay to love, babe
The artist recognizes that loving a highly desirable person comes with challenges and risks
My night is ruined
The artist's focus on the subject has affected their enjoyment of the evening
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Eric Frederic, John Ryan, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Yeah, it makes me wanna cry
Don't know what to do
It's so hard, but it's true
Everybody wants a piece
[Verse 1]
I get reckless, I'm obsessive
I'm pathetic and possessive
You're so sure it makes me insecure
You're majestic, mesmerizin'
Light the room up without tryin'
Baby, I'm so into you, it hurts
[Pre-Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, it just isn't fair
What you put in the air
I don't wanna share
[Chorus]
Everybody wants a piece of you
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
From the second you walked in the room, my night is ruined
Everybody wants a piecе
[Verse 2]
One, two, three
So do I, maybe I'm selfish
Just onе touch is so electric
Every little thing you do feels right, yeah
I'm sorry if I get protective
Need these boys to get the message
You know I'm yours, I know you're mine
[Chorus]
Everybody wants a piece of you, yeah
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
From the second you walked in the room, my night is ruined
Everybody wants a piece
[Bridge]
It's so hard, but it's true
It's so hard, but it's true
Everybody wants a piece
[Pre-Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, it just isn't fair
What you put in the air
I don't wanna share
[Chorus]
Everybody wants a piece of you
(Now they all want a piece)
I get jealous, but who wouldn't when you look like you do?
(Nah, it just isn't fair, babe)
From the second you walked in the room, my night is ruined
Everybody wants a piece
@yasmine8254
Um.... WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE LITTLE “1..2..3..” he did!!?!???!? At 1:12
@aswathipillai1444
Ikrr
@ayushkasharma
IKRR
@kanakbakhru188
I know right....i didn't see it coming
@mahaakram3694
Ikr!!!
@mahaakram3694
That sounded so H O T
@DonnyJ
The amount of emotion poured into this project is ridiculous. Shawn really outdid himself.
@multixfandomedits7241
He really poured his heart and soul into this, it's wonderful. SO PROUD OF HIM
@daking4eve
Fr! 🙂
@C0MAW0LF
@MultixFandom Edits heh, get it... WONDERful