You Said
Syleena Johnson Feat. Liberty City Lyrics
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When I say I do, you say I don't
When I say I will, you say I won't
I wanna keep this love but you show me you don't
What's wrong with you baby, tell me the truth
(Man)
I wanna be your man, but right now, I know I can't
The situations in my life, they tie up both my hands
I don't wanna lose you baby, I don't wanna confuse you
(Woman)You said you would always be near.
So why do you run away, my dear
You said I would never be alone
Tell me the truth, what' going on
(Man)
I know I said I'd always be there
But I wouldn't walk away if I didn't care
Things are gonna work out one day
Please believe me, girl, it's better this way
(Both) (woman) When I say I do (m)Girl, don't take it personal
(w) When I say I will (m) Lord knows I've tried. I wanna be your man
(w) Don't take your love away (m) Baby, right now I can't
(w) One day, you'll be my baby, and I still love you
(w) What about love baby.
What about responsibility
(m) What about the times we don't agree
(w) Baby, love is larger than you and me.
In Syleena Johnson and Liberty City's soulful duet, "You Said," the couple is struggling to keep their love together. The woman accuses the man of being inconsistent, saying that he says one thing but does another, leaving her confused and frustrated. The man responds, explaining that he does love her, but the problems and responsibilities in his life are keeping him from fully committing to their relationship. Despite this, he reassures her that he will always be there for her in some way. Through their conversation, they both question the meaning of love and how it relates to their situation.
The song's lyrics delve into the complex dynamics of a struggling relationship, highlighting the importance of communication and understanding. The woman feels like the man is not meeting her expectations and promises, while the man is grappling with external factors that are affecting his ability to fulfill those promises. This disagreement creates tension and uncertainty in their relationship, forcing them to examine their love and how they define it. The song's emotional vocals and R&B sound underscore the pain and longing both parties are feeling, making for a relatable and raw piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
When I say I do, you say I don't
You often disagree with me when I express commitment
When I say I will, you say I won't
You often doubt me whenever I express certainty
I wanna keep this love but you show me you don't
I wish we can maintain this relationship but you don't seem to be put in enough effort
What's wrong with you baby, tell me the truth
Kindly reveal to me what is pulling you back or causing you to hold back from this love we share
I wanna be your man, but right now, I know I can't
At the moment, it's not feasible for me to take on the responsibilities that come with being your man
It's not that I don't love you, please understand
Please know that my actions are based on other circumstances and not because I lack love for you
The situations in my life, they tie up both my hands
I'm currently dealing with other challenges that take up all my time and energy
I don't wanna lose you baby, I don't wanna confuse you
I don't wish for our relationship to end or for you to be unclear about my feelings
You said you would always be near.
You promised to always be available for me
So why do you run away, my dear
Why do you always walk away from me whenever I need you?
You said I would never be alone
You gave me assurance that I would never lack companionship
Tell me the truth, what's going on
Kindly be sincere with me, what's happening in our relationship?
I know I said I'd always be there
I remember making a promise to always be present for you
But I wouldn't walk away if I didn't care
I genuinely care about you, and walking away is not something I would do if I didn't
Things are gonna work out one day
I believe that our relationship will eventually thrive
Please believe me, girl, it's better this way
Trust me, this is the best possible outcome for our relationship at this moment
Girl, don't take it personal
Don't make my inability to commit personally about you
Lord knows I've tried. I wanna be your man
I have tried, but it's just not feasible to be what you need me to be right now
Don't take your love away. Baby, right now I can't
Please don't stop loving me, but understand that I can't reciprocate at the moment
One day, you'll be my baby, and I still love you
Even though we can't be together right now, my feelings for you remain unchanged
What about love baby.
What is your definition of love, my dear?
What about responsibility
What about the obligations that come with being in a relationship?
What about the times we don't agree
How do we handle our differences?
Baby, love is larger than you and me.
Our love extends beyond just us and our individual needs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT POWER, SYLEENA N. BETTS
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