what it is
Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick Lyrics
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And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
And all you do is hope and pray
But we just need to wait sometimes
I be feeling all this weight sometimes
Let me just
Take a second I'll be fine
Cause you and I been trying, you've been crying all the time
Probably understand if I confided in you, fine
You're a wake up to me lying and you're tired of all the lies
Can we just
Stay up, lay up, yeah
And deal with all the hate stuff later
You wanna hold me down, feeling held back
You tell me that you love me and I felt that
Cause you've been waiting for me
And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
You and I
Fighting this war
Tryna find peace out here
Do or die
Fighting this war
But what is it for
You ask a lot of me, I shouldn't have to question it
I guess I felt the pressure, I be heading home - let me think
Indecisive and now I got you waiting on me
Need to heal, but got you being patient on me
You're an angel that I love with everything I have
Feeling like we're draining one another, never giving back
Thinking - what is it for, if it's that
But this flame wouldn't burn so bright if we didn't match
Cause you've been waiting for me
And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
You and I
Fighting this war
Tryna find peace out here
Do or die
Fighting this war
But what is it for
The song "It Is What It Is" by Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick explores the complex emotions and struggles that arise in a relationship. The artists touch on themes of uncertainty, doubt, and insecurity that can ultimately lead to feelings of being lost and trapped. The lyrics outline a conversation between two people who have been waiting for each other, but are questioning what their connection is really for.
The chorus repeats the question, "But what is it for?", which highlights the confusion and lack of direction in the relationship. However, the artists also acknowledge the love and connection that exists between them, as they refer to their partner as an "angel" that they love with everything they have.
The verses delve into the internal struggles that the artists are facing, with lines like "I be feeling all this weight sometimes" and "Indecisive and now I got you waiting on me". They express a need to take a step back and find peace, but also acknowledge the importance of staying together and weathering the storm.
Overall, "It Is What It Is" is a poignant and introspective exploration of the complexities and hardships that can come with love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause you've been waiting for me
The other person has been patiently waiting for me.
And I've been waiting for you
I have also been waiting for the other person.
And I've been feeling like I'm lost this time
I am feeling lost and uncertain in this moment.
And you've been holding on me
The other person has been holding onto me tightly.
And I've been holding on you
I have also been holding onto the other person tightly.
But what is it for, what is it for
But what is the purpose of holding onto each other when we are both feeling lost?
Cause I be on my own these days
Lately, I have been spending time alone.
And all you do is hope and pray
The other person is hoping and praying for a positive outcome.
But we just need to wait sometimes
Sometimes, we just need to wait and see what happens.
I be feeling all this weight sometimes
I am feeling burdened and overwhelmed at times.
Let me just take a second I'll be fine
Let me take a moment to collect myself and I will be okay.
Cause you and I been trying, you've been crying all the time
We have been working hard to make things work, but the other person has been crying a lot.
Probably understand if I confided in you, fine
The other person would likely understand if I shared my feelings with them.
You're a wake up to me lying and you're tired of all the lies
The other person has pointed out my dishonesty and is tired of it.
Can we just stay up, lay up, yeah
Can we just spend time together and be close?
And deal with all the hate stuff later
We can address any difficult issues later.
You wanna hold me down, feeling held back
The other person wants me to commit, but I feel restricted.
You tell me that you love me and I felt that
I can feel the other person's love for me.
You and I fighting this war
We are both fighting a difficult battle.
Tryna find peace out here
We are trying to find peace in our current situation.
Do or die, fighting this war
It feels like our situation is a matter of survival.
You ask a lot of me, I shouldn't have to question it
The other person is making demands of me, but I shouldn't have to question their intentions.
I guess I felt the pressure, I be heading home - let me think
I am feeling pressured and need to go home to reflect.
Indecisive and now I got you waiting on me
I am indecisive and now the other person is waiting on me.
Need to heal, but got you being patient on me
I need to heal emotionally, but the other person is being patient with me.
You're an angel that I love with everything I have
I love the other person deeply and consider them an angel in my life.
Feeling like we're draining one another, never giving back
It feels like we are both taking without giving back to each other.
Thinking - what is it for, if it's that
I am questioning the purpose of our relationship if we are constantly draining each other.
But this flame wouldn't burn so bright if we didn't match
Our love for each other is strong and intense because we are meant to be together.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Samuel Gray
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