C'mon
Sheryl Crow Feat. The Corrs Lyrics
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C'mon, C'mon C'mon
You lay down with angels
To feel yourself again
You've got everything you need
Under your thick skin
I know where you're going
When it comes to playin' games
You will always win o
[Chorus]
C'mon, C'mon C'mon
Break my heart again
For old times sake
C'mon, C'mon C'mon
Break my heart again
For old times sake o
You can't see your shadow
Reaching for the sky
Lay your head down on my bed
Please don't ask me why
Why am I leaving
Why don't I know
Something deep inside me
Is forcing me to go
You say you need me
But you can't tell me no
When I ask you to stop me baby
You just let me go
[Chorus]
You took the best of me
And threw it away
Too bad the rest of me
Still wants you to stay
Want you to stay
You say you need me
But you can't tell me no
When I ask you to stop me baby
You just let me go
You just let me go
[Chorus]
The song "C'mon, C'mon" by Sheryl Crow featuring The Corrs is about a relationship that is past its prime but the two people involved are still drawn to each other. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle between what they know is the right thing to do (leaving the relationship) and what they want to do (stay with their partner). The singer recognizes that their partner has the power to manipulate them and has hurt them in the past, but they can't resist the pull towards them. The chorus repeats the phrase "break my heart again for old times sake" which suggests that this is a pattern that has played out before.
The opening line "you lay down with angels to feel yourself again" could suggest that the person has been seeking redemption, but they ultimately choose to return to their past mistakes. The line "you took the best of me and threw it away" reinforces this idea that the singer's partner has hurt them deeply in the past. However, the repetition of "You say you need me, but you can't tell me no" suggests that despite everything, there is still a strong connection between the two.
Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance of the toxicity of the relationship. The singer knows that they need to move on, but they can't help but be drawn back to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon, C'mon
Come on, let's go
C'mon, C'mon C'mon
Repeatedly urging to come along
You lay down with angels
You seek comfort, hoping to feel better
To feel yourself again
To regain a sense of normalcy and identity
You've got everything you need
You have all the resources you require
Under your thick skin
Hidden beneath the surface level
I know where you're going
I comprehend your intentions
I know where you've been
I understand your past
When it comes to playin' games
When it comes to manipulating situations
You will always win
You always come out on top
C'mon, C'mon C'mon
Repeatedly urging to come along
Break my heart again
Hurt me emotionally once more
For old times sake
For the sake of nostalgia
You can't see your shadow
You're unaware of your own actions
Reaching for the sky
Aiming for higher goals
Lay your head down on my bed
Find comfort with me
Please don't ask me why
No need to explain yourself
Why am I leaving
Asking yourself why you need to go
Why don't I know
Uncertainty regarding your emotions
Something deep inside me
My internal feelings
Is forcing me to go
Is making me leave
You say you need me
You claim you require my presence
But you can't tell me no
You can't refuse me
When I ask you to stop me baby
When I ask you to prevent me
You just let me go
You allow me to leave
You took the best of me
You took my most excellent qualities
And threw it away
And cast them aside
Too bad the rest of me
Regrettably, other parts of me
Still wants you to stay
Still desires your presence
Want you to stay
Wishing you would remain
You say you need me
You claim you require my presence
But you can't tell me no
You can't refuse me
When I ask you to stop me baby
When I ask you to prevent me
You just let me go
You allow me to leave
C'mon, C'mon C'mon
Repeatedly urging to come along
Break my heart again
Hurt me emotionally once more
For old times sake
For the sake of nostalgia
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Written by: SHERYL CROW
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