Caught Up
The ARE Lyrics
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Caught up
In the love we made
I'm Caught up
My mind is hard to escape
When your name get brought up
I can't ignore the pain
I'm caught up
But we on different pages
No communication
(Can we get back to our old conversations?)
The work ain't worth those wages
Testing all my patience
(Ooh it's way too late, no we can't be saved)
I know I'm bad, I know I'm bad,
I know I'm bad for you
I know you're bad,
I know you're bad for me too, Ooh
cnd long as we're together
We can't get better
It's hard to face the truth
That I'm bad and you're bad for me too
I'm caught up
Thinking bout who you laid up with... now
So caught up in my tears I almost drowned
Since I don't got no time to be wasting
We should go our separate ways
Cuz we on different pages
No communication
(Can we get back to our old conversations?)
The work ain't worth those wages
Testing all my patience
(Cause it's way too late, no we can't be saved)
I know I'm bad, I know I'm bad,
I know I'm bad for you
I know you're bad,
I know you're bad for me too, Ooh
cnd long as we're together
We can't get better
It's hard to face the truth
That I'm bad and you're bad for me too
These lyrics describe a complicated and dysfunctional romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges that they are "caught up" in the love they once shared with their partner, but also recognizes that their mind has been consumed and it's difficult to escape. The mention of the pain they feel when their partner's name is brought up implies that they are still emotionally attached.
However, the singer acknowledges that they and their partner are on different pages and there is a lack of communication between them. They yearn to go back to how things used to be, when they could have meaningful conversations. The mention of "the work ain't worth those wages" suggests that the effort they are putting into the relationship isn't yielding positive results and is testing their patience. They also realize that it may be too late to salvage the relationship, and it cannot be saved.
The chorus emphasizes the destructive nature of their connection. Both the singer and their partner are aware that they are bad for each other. They understand that staying together prevents any possibility of improvement or growth. It becomes challenging to face the truth that their relationship is unhealthy, despite their strong emotional attachment.
The bridge of the song reveals the singer's inner turmoil. They find themselves constantly thinking about who their partner is involved with romantically at present. Their emotions are overwhelming to the point of feeling like they are drowning in tears. Faced with the realization that time is precious and should not be wasted, the singer suggests going their separate ways.
Overall, these lyrics depict a relationship characterized by emotional entanglement and difficulty in letting go, despite the recognition that it is unhealthy for both individuals involved. The song captures the struggle of wanting to hold onto something that is ultimately detrimental to one's well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm...
You are aware that I am...
Caught up
Emotionally entangled
In the love we made
In the love we created
I'm Caught up
I am emotionally entangled
My mind is hard to escape
It is difficult for my thoughts to break free
When your name get brought up
When your name is mentioned
I can't ignore the pain
I am unable to disregard the suffering
I'm caught up
I am emotionally entangled
(Hate that I'm caught up yeah)
(I despise being emotionally entangled)
But we on different pages
But we have differing understandings
No communication
Lack of dialogue
(Can we get back to our old conversations?)
(Is it possible to return to our previous exchanges?)
The work ain't worth those wages
The effort is not worth the rewards
Testing all my patience
Straining my patience
(Ooh it's way too late, no we can't be saved)
(Oh, it is far too late, we cannot be rescued)
I know I'm bad, I know I'm bad,
I am aware that I am flawed
I know I'm bad for you
I know I am detrimental to you
I know you're bad,
I know you are harmful
I know you're bad for me too, Ooh
I know you are detrimental to me as well
And long as we're together
And as long as we remain united
We can't get better
We cannot improve
It's hard to face the truth
It is difficult to confront reality
That I'm bad and you're bad for me too
That I am detrimental to you and you are detrimental to me as well
I'm caught up
I am emotionally entangled
Thinking bout who you laid up with... now
Contemplating who you are currently intimate with
So caught up in my tears I almost drowned
So overwhelmed by my tears that I nearly suffocated
Since I don't got no time to be wasting
Since I do not have any time to waste
We should go our separate ways
We should part and pursue different paths
Cuz we on different pages
Because we have contrasting understandings
No communication
Lack of dialogue
(Can we get back to our old conversations?)
(Is it possible to return to our previous exchanges?)
The work ain't worth those wages
The effort is not worth the rewards
Testing all my patience
Straining my patience
(Cause it's way too late, no we can't be saved)
(Because it is significantly late, we cannot be rescued)
I know I'm bad, I know I'm bad,
I am aware that I am flawed
I know I'm bad for you
I know I am detrimental to you
I know you're bad,
I know you are harmful
I know you're bad for me too, Ooh
I know you are detrimental to me as well
And long as we're together
And as long as we remain united
We can't get better
We cannot improve
It's hard to face the truth
It is difficult to confront reality
That I'm bad and you're bad for me too
That I am detrimental to you and you are detrimental to me as well
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@isaacrodriguez5836
Who’s here after the Super Bowl
@orianeasmore8941
Absolutely!! Thought I was the only one!
@tressiehoward8535
Me!!! I love this classic. 😎💪💯
@chocolatecaramel4447
Me.....
@kayla_j
Me!!
@atlfun08
Yep…I’m going be all up on Usher for minute. 😂😂😂
@basantapant198
Who is watching this after the super Bowl. USHER never disappoints. Loved your performance!!
@orianeasmore8941
He looked so foine!!! Never disappoint!! I thought I was the only one came here after the show.
@branypoo
Saaaaame!! ❤ I knew he wouldn’t disappoint. :)
@youeatcerealwithafork
He smooth