Read Your Mind
Tayla Parx Lyrics
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I swear this is harder than it seems for me to be this open
But it'd be easier if you were all good, or all bad
'Cause now it's somewhere in between
But baby, if you're gonna love me then hurry and love me so I know I'm not leaving
And baby, if you're gonna hate me then hurry and hate me, say it like you mean it, ooh
And at the end you'll get what you want and I'll be fine
Whether you love me or hate me, don't care what you say
But baby, pick a side, 'cause I can't read your
I can't account for words that's left unspoken
I'm sorry that I let you down, if that's what you were hopin'
But I'd rather you slapped me straight with the truth
Versus kissing me with a lie, mmh
'Cause if it's fake, what's the use?
In pretending you're trying to try
Baby, if you're gonna love me then hurry and love me so I know I'm not leaving
And baby, if you're gonna hate me then hurry and hate me, say it like you mean it, ooh
'Cause I can't hate you and love you at the same time
And at the end you'll get what you want and I'll be fine
Whether you love me or hate me, don't care what you say
But baby, pick a side, 'cause I can't read your
Lately, I've been havin' much on mind (it's so much on my mind)
And time is something I can never seem to (I can never seem to find)
And if I had a wish, I'd wish to rewind (rewind)
To two hours ago when you walk out of the door
And my pride declined me from even running behind
To stop you, to hold your hand and tell you what I'd do
If I was ready, but never even remind you
That you got something good
Fuck what anybody say, they misunderstood
I ain't perfect anyway, but the likelihood
Of me pullin' up right to your neighborhood
And knockin' on your door
To tell you everything that you wanna hear
Anything so you don't disappear
Baby, if you're gonna love me then hurry and love me so I know I'm not leaving
And baby, if you're gonna hate me then hurry and hate me, say it like you mean it, ooh
'Cause I can't hate you and love you at the same time
And at the end you'll get what you want and I'll be fine
Whether you love me or hate me, don't care what you say
But baby, pick a side, 'cause I can't read your (read your)
The lyrics of Tayla Parx's song "Read Your Mind" explore the complexities of a relationship where the singer is unsure of the other person's true feelings. The first verse highlights the singer's vulnerability and fear of getting hurt again. They express that it would be easier if the person they are involved with were either completely good or completely bad, as they are currently somewhere in between. The singer wants clarity and asks the other person to either fully love or fully hate them, urging them to choose a side so that they can have a better understanding of where they stand.
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that they cannot hate and love someone at the same time. They acknowledge that the other person will eventually get what they want, but regardless of whether they are loved or hated, the singer will be okay. The plea for the other person to pick a side reflects the singer's need for honesty and transparency in the relationship, as they are unable to decipher the other person's true intentions.
The second verse delves into the regret the singer feels for not meeting the other person's expectations. They apologize for their shortcomings and express a preference for the truth, even if it hurts. The singer believes that pretending to try and maintain a facade is pointless and values honesty over false affection. They reflect on a recent argument or separation, expressing a desire to turn back time and make things right, but ultimately, their pride stopped them from chasing after the other person and expressing their true feelings.
The third verse depicts the singer's internal struggle and the weight on their mind. They lament the lack of time and express a longing to go back two hours to the moment when the other person left. They regret not being ready to express their love and not reminding the other person of the love they hold for them. The singer affirms that the opinions of others do not matter and that they are not perfect. They express a willingness to do whatever it takes to make things right, even if it means going against societal expectations. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation to win back the affection of the person they love.
In the chorus, the singer once again pleads for the other person to hurry and make a decision regarding their feelings. They reiterate the impossibility of simultaneously hating and loving someone and reassure themselves that they will be fine regardless of the outcome. The singer asserts that they don't care about the opinions of others; instead, they long for the other person to choose a side to help clarify the situation and allow for better understanding. The repetition of "read your mind" underscores the singer's frustration with their inability to decipher the other person's true emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful with the rest of me 'cause my heart's already broken
Take caution with the remaining parts of me because my heart is already shattered
I swear this is harder than it seems for me to be this open
I promise it is more difficult than it appears for me to be vulnerable like this
But it'd be easier if you were all good, or all bad
However, it would be simpler if you were entirely good or entirely bad
'Cause now it's somewhere in between
Because now it exists somewhere in the middle
But baby, if you're gonna love me then hurry and love me so I know I'm not leaving
But darling, if you are going to love me, do it quickly and wholeheartedly so I can be certain that I won't be abandoned
And baby, if you're gonna hate me then hurry and hate me, say it like you mean it, ooh
And my dear, if you are going to despise me, do it swiftly and express it with sincerity
'Cause I can't hate you and love you at the same time
Because I cannot feel both hatred and love for you simultaneously
And at the end you'll get what you want and I'll be fine
And eventually, you will obtain what you desire and I will be okay
Whether you love me or hate me, don't care what you say
Regardless of whether you love me or hate me, I am indifferent to your words
But baby, pick a side, 'cause I can't read your
But darling, make a choice because I am unable to understand your
I can't account for words that's left unspoken
I cannot take into consideration the words that have been left unexpressed
I'm sorry that I let you down, if that's what you were hopin'
I apologize if I disappointed you, if that is what you were anticipating
But I'd rather you slapped me straight with the truth
However, I would prefer if you confronted me directly with the truth
Versus kissing me with a lie, mmh
Rather than deceiving me with a false display of affection
'Cause if it's fake, what's the use?
Because if it is insincere, what purpose does it serve?
In pretending you're trying to try
In pretending that you are attempting to make an effort
Lately, I've been havin' much on mind (it's so much on my mind)
Recently, I have had a great deal on my mind (it's been occupying my thoughts)
And time is something I can never seem to (I can never seem to find)
And it seems I can never grasp hold of time (I always struggle to locate it)
And if I had a wish, I'd wish to rewind (rewind)
And if I had a wish, I would desire to go back in time (rewind)
To two hours ago when you walk out of the door
To the moment two hours ago when you departed through the door
And my pride declined me from even running behind
And my stubborn pride prevented me from chasing after you
To stop you, to hold your hand and tell you what I'd do
To halt you, to grasp your hand, and explain what I would do
If I was ready, but never even remind you
If I were prepared, but I never even remind you
That you got something good
That you possess something valuable
Fuck what anybody say, they misunderstood
Disregard what anyone says, as they have misunderstood
I ain't perfect anyway, but the likelihood
I am not perfect anyway, but the probability
Of me pullin' up right to your neighborhood
Of me arriving directly at your neighborhood
And knockin' on your door
And knocking on your door
To tell you everything that you wanna hear
To tell you everything that you want to hear
Anything so you don't disappear
Anything to prevent you from vanishing
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pete Nebula, Taylor Monet Parks
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