Lying To Make You Love Me
Shaylen Lyrics
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I got symptoms
Like these walls I'm stuck behind
I got trauma
Been the victim guilty conscious taints the mind
You make me feel bad for being real
Tell me why is it so wrong
You got problemsYou got symptoms
And it's me their landing on
And I hope you understand what I'm fighting
I hope you understand I've been hiding
If I tell you all my secrets
Just don't hold it above me
What you're thinking of me, oh
'Cause I'm lying to make you love me
I'm lying to make you
I'm lying to make you love me
I'm lying to make you
I'm lying to make you
I start shaking
Can't catch my breath
When I think I caused you pain
So it's taking
All of my strength just to rewire my brain
You and me don't need a conversation
No I don't need any validation
No escaping
You're not changing
It's on me to walk away
I hope you understand
I hope you understand I've been hiding
I've been hiding
If I tell you all my secrets
Just don't hold it above me
What you're thinking of me, oh
'Cause I'm lying to make you love me
I'm lying to make you
I'm lying to make you love me
I'm lying to make you
'Cause I'm lying to make you love me
I'm lying to make you (yeah)
I'm lying to make you love me (I'm lying, I'm lying)
I'm lying to make you, lying to make you (I'm lying)
I'm sick and tired of lying
'Bout who I'm meant to be
I'm tired of trying, oh
I'm sick and tired of lying
'Bout who I'm meant to be
I'm tired of trying, oh (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I hope you understand what I'm fighting
So I hope you understand I've been hiding
I've been hiding
If I tell you all my secrets
Just don't hold it above me
What you're thinking of me, oh
I'm lying to make you love me
In Shaylen's song "Lying To Make You Love Me," the lyrics explore the internal struggles and vulnerabilities that arise in a relationship where both individuals are dealing with their own problems and insecurities. The singer acknowledges their own issues, expressing feelings of being trapped and haunted by past trauma. They feel guilty for being genuine and real, as they are made to feel bad for their authenticity. However, they recognize that their partner also has their own problems and burdens, and it seems like both parties are projecting their issues onto each other.
The chorus reveals the singer's motivation behind their deception. They admit to lying in order to make their partner love them. This deceitful behavior stems from a fear of causing their partner pain and a desperate longing for their love and acceptance. The singer feels the need to hide their true self, even though it takes a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Ultimately, they realize that the responsibility lies with them to walk away from this toxic dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
I got problems
I have personal challenges or issues
I got symptoms
I have observable signs or indicators of my problems
Like these walls I'm stuck behind
I feel trapped or limited in expressing myself
I got trauma
I have deeply disturbing emotional experiences
Been the victim guilty conscious taints the mind
I have suffered and carry guilt that negatively affects my thoughts
You make me feel bad for being real
You make me feel ashamed for expressing my true self
Tell me why is it so wrong
Explain why it is deemed unacceptable or incorrect
You got problems
You also have personal challenges or issues
You got symptoms
You exhibit observable signs or indicators of your problems
And it's me their landing on
And I am the one being blamed for your problems
And I hope you understand what I'm fighting
I wish for you to comprehend the struggles I'm facing
I hope you understand I've been hiding
I hope you grasp that I have been concealing my true self
If I tell you all my secrets
If I reveal all my undisclosed information
Just don't hold it above me
Please do not use it against me or treat me unfairly because of it
What you're thinking of me, oh
Your opinion or thoughts about me
'Cause I'm lying to make you love me
Because I am dishonest to gain your affection
I start shaking
I begin to tremble or feel unstable
Can't catch my breath
I struggle to breathe properly
When I think I caused you pain
When I believe I have hurt you
So it's taking
So it requires
All of my strength just to rewire my brain
Every ounce of my energy to reprogram my thinking
You and me don't need a conversation
We do not require a discussion
No I don't need any validation
No, I do not need approval or confirmation
No escaping
There is no way to avoid it
You're not changing
You are not altering
It's on me to walk away
It is my responsibility to leave
I'm sick and tired of lying
I am exhausted from constantly being deceptive
'Bout who I'm meant to be
About my true identity or purpose
I'm tired of trying, oh
I am worn out from making efforts
I hope you understand what I'm fighting
I hope you comprehend the struggle I am facing
So I hope you understand I've been hiding
Thus, I hope you realize that I have been concealing myself
If I tell you all my secrets
If I confess all my undisclosed information
Just don't hold it above me
Please do not use it against me or treat me unfairly because of it
What you're thinking of me, oh
Your opinion or thoughts about me
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Landon, Mitchell Allan Scherr, Olivia Charlotte Waithe, Shaylen Lee Carroll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Benleyy
this album really got me through the roughest year of my life
@elizabethsinclair1875
Another great song she needs to get the recognition she deserves so more people know who she is
@koriaynewebb
I fucking love this girl. She's so honest and real. I found her 11 months ago and I just keep her on repeat she literally is a breath of fresh air.
@chrissnyder6537
How have I never heard you?! Discovered your music today and you're really helping me through a rough time in my life. Thank you! I really hope you go far!
@nathaniel8615
i hope some famous artist promoted her and she'll be famous
@joepazza3442
Shaylen should be on top of the music industry biz,, bcoz her Songs exposed the truth about relationship ๐๐,, I luv shaylen ,, Neva heard beautiful Songs like shaylen writes about much luv for your beautiful Songs ,, U tell it shaylen๐,, luv U for who are hunni ๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐.
@samw.8734
What's up with the low views? She can sing. She needs better people to commercialize her or just SOMEONE to help her out.๐๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
@Benleyy
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@dzanegulles
WAWAWAW
@lunaniteshade9952
It's songs like this and "Isn't You" that got me through the most horrible breakup of my life....I'm just keeping the faith that she keeps doing what she loves and can get recognition for her talent if that's what she wishes for..Because she deserves more love. ๐๐ A voice like that deserves to be heard. Keep singing, hun! ๐๐ค๐