Father And Son
Steve Petrunak Lyrics
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It′s been a secret for the longest time
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
Been running from it for the longest time
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they′re taking me out of my mind
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
So we′re there
Now it′s real
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
And I'm tired of loving somebody that′s not mine
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind (mind)
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won't erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
There's just inches in between us
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
There is tension in between us
I just wanna give in
And I don′t care if I'm forgiven
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you're shameless
Write it on my neck, why don′t ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
I need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
The lyrics of "Shameless" by Camila Cabello are about a secret love, and being vulnerable and unashamed about it. The first verse speaks about keeping the secret for a long time, hiding and running away from it. The second verse reveals the confusion and emotional turmoil that the singer feels, admitting to their naked emotions and desire for the other person. The chorus repeats the singer's shameless desire and need for the person, asking them to show their own shamelessness as well. The last verse describes the tension between the two, with the singer wanting to give in despite potential forgiveness.
The song can be viewed as a celebration of raw, unbridled emotions and a willingness to be vulnerable and honest about one's desires. It acknowledges the fear and shame that often come with secret love, but ultimately embraces it as a driving force. It encourages the other person to do the same and be "shameless" in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Don′t speak, no, don't try
I don't want to talk about it
It's been a secret for the longest time
I've kept this to myself for a while
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
I can't avoid this anymore
Been running from it for the longest time
I've tried to ignore it for a while
So many mornings I woke up confused
I've been struggling to understand my feelings
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
I have fantasies about being with you
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind
I'm feeling very vulnerable and overwhelmed
Right now I'm shameless
I'm being completely honest and unapologetic
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
I'm expressing my desire for you loudly
Not afraid to face it
I'm willing to confront my feelings
I need you more than I want to
I have a strong emotional attachment to you
Show me you're shameless
I want you to be as open with me as I am with you
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
Show me with physical affection
And I won't erase it
I want this feeling to stay forever
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
I'm hesitant to act on my feelings
So we're there
We're in the moment
Now it's real
It's no longer just a fantasy
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
I'm unsure if you still want me now that I've expressed my feelings
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
Our history together is important to me
And I'm tired of loving somebody that's not mine
I'm tired of holding back my feelings because we're not together
There's just inches in between us
We're very close to each other
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
I want you to reciprocate my feelings
There is tension in between us
We're both feeling the attraction
I just wanna give in
I want to act on my desires
And I don't care if I'm forgiven
I'm willing to take the risk, even if it means getting hurt
I need you more than I want to
My feelings for you are strong and intense
Writer(s): Jordan Johnson, Ali Tamposi, Stefan Johnson, Camila Cabello, Andrew Wotman, Jonathan David Bellion
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.