Understand
Shawn Mendes [FazMusic.Net] Lyrics
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I'm wondering if anyone's there
And I really need to make a confession
I hate to say that I'm a little bit scared
But I've been on this train too long
People getting off and on
Praying that I don’t forget where I belong
Am I turning into someone else?
I’m praying that I don’t forget just who I am
I really wanna understand
I just wanna understand
I'm callin' all my friends after midnight, yeah
To remind 'em that I'll always be there for them
It gets lonely when there's no one to talk to
But it's good to know that somebody cares
'Cause I've been on this train too long
People gettin' off and on
I'm prayin' that I don't forget where I belong
And every time I ask myself
Am I turnin' into someone else?
I'm prayin' that I don't forget just who I am
I really wanna understand
I just wanna understand
'Cause we all get lost sometimes (yeah yeah)
We all get lost sometimes
We don't leave your heart behind (no, yeah)
We all get lost sometimes
I really wanna understand
I just wanna understand
Now I just need to, I need to understand
I really wanna understand oh who I am
When you wake up, your whole world is flipped
Is just different, and you gotta, you know, you gotta
You gotta go with it and
That's just simply growing up
And now I see it in a negative way
You have to see it as it has been giving to you
I mean, as much as time it's gonna be crazy
You're gonna feel like that's where we're supposed to be
You're not gonna feel out of place anymore
You're gonna feel that's where you're meant to be
You don't have to pretend that it's easy all the time
You just let it go and
And grow with it, and you can't hold on
To the old you, or the old this or the old that
Because, you know, you change
And it's not changing in a bad way
It's just changing because that's what happens in life
You grow up, everyone moves on
You're just learning
You stay true to yourself
Changing isn't a bad thing and it never was
But at the end of the day you know, you're the same person
And, and where your heart is, that doesn't change
And every time I ask myself
Am I turning into someone else?
And I just pray to God that I'm still who I am
I really wanna understand
I just gotta understand yeah yeah
Now I just need to, I need to understand
I really wanna understand oh who I am
In "Understand," Shawn Mendes reflects on his personal journey of self-discovery and the fear of losing his identity in the face of change. He questions whether his actions and decisions are leading him down a path of becoming someone else entirely. The metaphor of a long train ride symbolizes his journey of growth and the people who come and go represent the various influences in his life. Despite feeling lonely at times, Shawn Mendes calls his friends late at night to remind them that he will always be there for them, highlighting the importance of having someone to rely on during times of uncertainty. Throughout the song, Mendes emphasizes the need to understand oneself and hold onto one's true identity while navigating life's changes.
Overall, "Understand" is a powerful reflection on the challenges of personal growth and the importance of staying true to oneself. It is a call for self-reflection and a reminder that changing is a natural part of life, but it does not change who we are at our core.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I asking all these questions for nothing
I'm doubting the value of my inquiries
I'm wondering if anyone's there
I'm questioning if anyone is present to answer my questions
And I really need to make a confession
I have something important to admit
I hate to say that I'm a little bit scared
I'm afraid of something but reluctant to admit it
But I've been on this train too long
I've been involved in something for too much time
People getting off and on
People are coming and going from my life
Praying that I don’t forget where I belong
I hope to not forget my place in this situation
And every time I ask myself
I question myself repeatedly
Am I turning into someone else?
I'm concerned about changing as a person
I’m praying that I don’t forget just who I am
I hope to not lose sight of my true self
I just wanna understand
I simply want to comprehend
I'm callin' all my friends after midnight, yeah
I'm reaching out to my friends in the late hours of the night
To remind 'em that I'll always be there for them
I want my friends to know I'm always available to support them
It gets lonely when there's no one to talk to
I feel lonely when I can't communicate with anyone
But it's good to know that somebody cares
It's comforting to know that someone is concerned about me
'Cause we all get lost sometimes (yeah yeah)
We all experience confusion at times
We don't leave your heart behind (no, yeah)
We don't abandon our emotions
I really wanna understand
I truly desire comprehension
Now I just need to, I need to understand
I must comprehend now
When you wake up, your whole world is flipped
After a significant event, everything may seem different
Is just different, and you gotta, you know, you gotta
Things change and it's important to accept it
You gotta go with it and
You need to adapt to the change
That's just simply growing up
This process is just part of maturing
And now I see it in a negative way
I perceive the situation negatively
You have to see it as it has been giving to you
You need to perceive the situation as a gift
I mean, as much as time it's gonna be crazy
In time, things may seem chaotic
You're gonna feel like that's where we're supposed to be
You may feel that this is where you belong
You're not gonna feel out of place anymore
You will feel comfortable with the change
You're gonna feel that's where you're meant to be
You will feel that this is your destiny
You don't have to pretend that it's easy all the time
It's okay to admit that the situation is not always simple
You just let it go and
You need to release control
And grow with it, and you can't hold on
You need to evolve alongside the change and let go of the past
To the old you, or the old this or the old that
You need to let go of the previous version of yourself or the situation
Because, you know, you change
It's natural to change as a person
And it's not changing in a bad way
Change is not inherently negative
It's just changing because that's what happens in life
Change is a normal part of life
You grow up, everyone moves on
People mature and progress in life
You're just learning
You're constantly gaining knowledge and experience
You stay true to yourself
You need to remain authentic to your true self
And every time I ask myself
I question myself consistently
And I just pray to God that I'm still who I am
I hope to maintain my true identity
I just gotta understand yeah yeah
I must comprehend the situation
I really wanna understand oh who I am
I truly desire comprehension of my true self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEOFFREY WARBURTON, SCOTT HARRIS, TEDDY GEIGER, SHAWN MENDES
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