Girl Like You
The Joy Lyrics
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But I somehow doubt I'll care about you in a month or two
And if that seems callous
Or like a fuckin cop out I can't say
But i'm an asshole and incapable of love
Wish I could need you cuz I really want you
But it's not fair of me to say some words I know I'll never mean
And that might be callous
Of being completely true
Oh you
Leave me
That's the only way I'll love you
That's the reason I'll think of you, if you stay
It shows poor taste
Fuck me
And then promptly fuck me over
It shouldn't take you long to pour yourself into
Somebody new
Somebody more like you
Still wish I loved you cuz I still really like you
But I think you're waiting round here for this to be something more
And darlin
God I wish it could be but you're
Right where you should be just as long as you're still walking out that
Always open door
Leave me
That's the only way I'll love you
That's the reason I'll think of you, if you stay
It shows poor taste
Fuck me
And then promptly fuck me over
It shouldn't take you long to pour yourself into
Somebody new
Somebody more like you
The lyrics of The Joy's song Girl like you express a complex mix of emotions and self-realization. The songwriter admits to having feelings for someone, but also acknowledges that those feelings are fickle and fleeting. He recognizes his own flaws and shortcomings, admitting that he is "an asshole and incapable of love." This honesty is both refreshing and painful, as he admits that he isn't capable of giving this person what they need emotionally.
The songwriter also recognizes that this person may be waiting for something more, but he knows deep down that he can't provide it. He doesn't want to hurt her, but he can't help the way he feels. He wants her to leave him, knowing that it's the only way he'll ever truly love her. It's a complicated and painful situation, but he's aware of the reality of his emotions and the emotions of the person he cares for.
Overall, this song is a poignant reflection on the complicated nature of love and relationships. The songwriter's self-awareness and honesty make the song both relatable and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I loved you cuz I really like you
I have feelings for you, but I know deep down that I won't truly love you.
But I somehow doubt I'll care about you in a month or two
My feelings for you are temporary and I don't see them lasting.
And if that seems callous
I realize that this may come across as insensitive.
Or like a fuckin cop out I can't say
I know it may seem like an excuse, but I can't help how I feel.
But i'm an asshole and incapable of love
I recognize that I may not be capable of experiencing true love.
Wish I could need you cuz I really want you
I desire you, but I know that it's not fair to lead you on with false promises.
But it's not fair of me to say some words I know I'll never mean
I don't want to mislead you by saying things that I don't truly believe.
And that might be callous
I understand that this may seem hurtful or insensitive.
Yeah it might just be a cop out but it also has the distinction
While it may seem like an excuse, it is also an honest reflection of my feelings.
Of being completely true
My feelings are genuine, even if they are not what you want to hear.
Oh you
I am addressing you specifically in this song.
Leave me
I know that I cannot give you what you want or need in a relationship, so it's best if you move on.
That's the only way I'll love you
I would only be able to love you from afar, without any attachment or commitment.
That's the reason I'll think of you, if you stay
If you choose to stick around, I will continue to have thoughts and feelings for you that I know I cannot act on.
It shows poor taste
It would be unwise for you to continue pursuing a relationship with someone who cannot reciprocate your feelings.
Fuck me
I am acknowledging my own flaws and shortcomings in this situation.
And then promptly fuck me over
If you do decide to pursue a relationship with me, I know that I would not be able to give you what you're looking for, and it would ultimately end in heartbreak.
It shouldn't take you long to pour yourself into
You will be able to find someone else who is more compatible and suited to your needs.
Somebody new
You will find a new partner who will be better for you than I could ever be.
Somebody more like you
You will find someone who shares your qualities, personality, and values in a way that I cannot.
Still wish I loved you cuz I still really like you
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you and wish that things could be different.
But I think you're waiting round here for this to be something more
I am aware that you may hope that I will change my mind or develop deeper feelings for you.
And darlin
I am using a term of endearment to address you.
God I wish it could be but you're
I truly wish that I could love you the way that you deserve, but I know that we are not a good match.
Right where you should be just as long as you're still walking out that
You are free to pursue what makes you happy, even if it means leaving me behind.
Always open door
I will not try to hold you back or make you stay if it's not what you want.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Reindl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@millerj213
I guess I should stop looking out for you
Like I always do
When will you start looking out for me too?
Instead of leaving me staring at my shoes
It's just the way you're glancing at me
Something about you
Just makes me feel guilty for liking you
When you're with him
When you're with him
This is a love song for a girl
Who will never know it's about her
Know it's pretty stupid
But I'm much too shy to tell her
She is beaming, that smile, all the while
I'm all choked up on my own throat
I guess there is no hope
And we're walking out in the snow
I said, I guess I should go
And we're talking 'bout someone else
When we should be talking about ourselves
It's the same old situation
You always got me waiting
Come on dear I think times a wastin'
Before we have to go back inside
And return to our normal lives
This is a love song for a girl
Who will never know it's about her
Know it's pretty stupid
But I'm much too shy to tell her
She is beaming, that smile, all the while
I'm all choked up on my own throat
I guess there is no hope
@johnkennethariscon4528
Lyrics since i love this song so much
I guess I should stop looking out for you, like I always do
When will you start looking out for me, too
Instead of leaving me staring at my shoes?
It's just the way you're glancing at me
Something about you just makes me feel guilty for liking you
When you're with him, when you're with him
This is a love song for a girl who will never know it's about her
I know it's pretty stupid, but I'm much too shy to tell her
She's beaming that smile, all the while
I'm all choked up on my own throat, I guess there is no hope
And we're walking out in the snow
I say, "I guess I should go"
And we're talking 'bout someone else
When we should be talking about ourselves
It's the same old situation, you've always got me waiting
Come on, dear, I think time's a-wastin'
Before we have to go back inside
And return to our normal lives
This is a love song for a girl who will never know it's about her
I know it's pretty stupid, but I'm much too shy to tell her
She's beaming that smile, all the while
I'm all choked up on my own throat, I guess there is no hope
@Lava_Zoid
To the person who read this,
It’s been hard for you, I know, and it makes me sad that you don’t see yourself in the way I see you. Sometimes they are things in life that cause us to loose ourselves, and the way you have is so unimaginable painful. I miss your smile, the way your eyes light up the whole room just by the sound of your laughter. I miss the way you accepted the way you look in the mirror without cursing yourself out about how ugly you look. I miss the way you didn’t think of yourself as a failure because everyone makes mistakes, we all have flaws and we all aren’t perfect. It’s painful to see that no one around you seems to see the pain trough your eyes, but, stranger, I do, I see how heavy your heart is and how comforting the sadness for you might be, how afraid your heart is of happiness because it disappears in the end, right? You don’t know how much impact you have in this world and it’s sad to see that your demons fight against you and want to take over you. Because you do make change, it’s something so simple and little that brightens up someone’s whole world, it can be a small smile from your lips, the way you look at things you’re passionate about, the way you make yourself eat even though it’s been hard for you lately, the way you zoom out and go in your own world, you brighten up my world by reading this, it means a lot to me that you’re here, existing, but I don’t want you to just exist, you deserve to feel alive. You deserve to get up in the morning and feel good about yourself. You deserve to feel something- to feel every damn second alive in this lifetime. It’s heartbreaking that you think you’re not capable of being loved, because you are, I love you trough all my words and I hope you let it happen in your heart. Love is scary, I know, maybe you heart had been broken once and since then you wanted to be rather numb than feel ever again, it hurts me how you punish yourself, does it not deserve love? Because YOU DO deserve love, please forgive yourself, it’s not your fault that the demons want to take over your beautiful heart. You’re not a bad person for distancing yourself from others, but you deserve someone to talk to, you deserve someone to listen. I am listening, you can tell me what’s wrong. It’s everything, isn’t it? There’s something pulling your heartstrings on the ground and no one seems to understand how misunderstood you feel, it’s heartbreaking to know that I am behind the screen and can’t give you a hug, that’s why I will give you a big warm virtual hug and send you lots of love :). You matter. You are worthy. You are loved. You deserve good things. You deserve someone to listen. You deserve to eat and drink. You deserve to feel good and alive. You deserve to smile. You deserve a hug. You deserve to be all the things you want to be, because you deserve to have and feel good things happening to you and have a fulfilled life. I know I might not know you personally but I care about you so much, I write this because I want you to stay here with me, I want you to hold on a little longer because you matter so much to me, because I will not let you give up on yourself. I want you to see that you should not give up on yourself because you DESERVE GOOD THINGS. I want you to look back on the time when you were a kid, you didn’t give up when you tried to swim for the first time, you didn’t give up when you tired to walk for the first time and fell, you never gave up on yourself, you always kept on pushing forwards, so why can’t you now? I know it’s tiring, your mentally tired, but dont your younger self deserve good things? look back at your eyes that used to be full of hope, look back on those dreams. Don’t let yourself fall, you deserve better. We will both fight, I will fight for you. I won’t let those demons get to you. You can hold on to me, I won’t let you down :). Whenever you feel lonely, then look at the sky, I always look at it and think about you. Yes, you, because it makes me happy that there’s someone looking right back, maybe we can’t see each other but I can feel your presence here with me and that’s enough for me, because I am glad your heart is beating and you’re still fighting. You’re so much stronger thank you think, you didn’t leave your spot on this earth even if you wanted to, you belong here, even though it doesn’t feel like it, when you don’t feel like belonging than build your own home here, put all your love in it and dreams. Think of you as a star when you feel alone, you shine because your heart is good, no matter what mistake you made, no matter about the past you had, you’re one of the stars that shine bright in the universe because you’re heart is beautiful, that’s why the demons in your mind wants to have it. As one of the stars you see others stars, maybe they have felt the same way as you do at some point in there life, but they lighten up the universe with each other’s presence. You’re a star for me, maybe you don’t see it yourself but I can see it, you’re beautiful from inside and out, your body is beautiful the way it is. You make me happy by reading this, you make me feel something by your presence and when you can make me feel that way than you also make other people feel that way about you too. I hope you stay for yourself and don’t let your story get written by others but by yourself, it’s your story not theirs. As you can see, I say a lot of “I hope” because I have hope for you even if you don’t have it for yourself, I see hope in you even though you might want to give up. That’s why I hope you won’t see the world in darkness and will see it colorful again, I hope I will give you a glimpse of hope and make the world you see a bit colorful for today. My favorite color is yellow, and I hope the next time you see the color yellow you will think about my words. If someone left you than don’t blame yourself, don’t think you weren’t enough, don’t lower yourself for someone who couldn’t see the awesomeness in you. If you lost someone I am so sorry for your loss, they want you happy, I hope you don’t feel guilty or regret because you were there, you spend enough time with them, they want you to be happy. They are in a good and safe place now. If someone broke your heart than I am so sorry that they couldn’t see the way you look so beautiful because of the heart you have. Anyone who gets to be with you, doesn’t know how fucking lucky he/ she/ they is :). If you aren’t accepted at home or in general than I am so sorry that you have to deal with someone/ something you shouldn’t be ashamed of, I accept you and support you, I accept you as a human being no matter what race, religion, nationality, skin color, or sexuality you have. You’re safe here with me :). You’re not useless, you’re not a burden to anyone. You’re not a problem, you’re human and your feelings are valid. You’re not being dramatic.Please don’t starve yourself, you deserve food and to drink, I know it’s hard. It hurts to see that you’re in so much pain :( you deserve so much man, don’t let your emotions control you. Don’t let them get the best of you. I am sorry no one is noticing, I wish /hope I could take your pain away for today or even for a moment while you’re reading this. If no one told you, I am so proud of you, you’re reading this and it’s enough for me to be proud of you because you’re here and that’s all that matters to me. If it’s night for you, go to sleep, I know it’s hard to fall asleep right now but you deserve a good sleep. If you have nightmares, please, don’t let them fight you. If it’s day for you, don’t start it by such sad music, I know it’s impossible to have a good day with such mindset but take baby steps, start by drinking two cups of water everyday in the morning and so on.. You will start building little healthy habits. If it’s evening for you, you’re probably overwhelmed and stressed, I want you to know it’s okay to feel the way you feel. You don’t need to be scared, of course you’re overwhelmed or stressed, I mean who wouldn’t? But it’s important to know that when you feel that way you should do a little self care, such as taking a bath for example? You deserve to feel at ease and relaxed.
And if you are somewhere in between I hope you know that you’re so strong for breathing despite the pain, I know you will make it :) I believe in you. All I want for you is to stay here, I really mean all my words, even if there is a lot of unsaid things I want to tell u and my text is getting longer and longer,I want you here.
I hope one day your smile will become a genuine one where you don’t need to fake it anymore, because I can’t say this enough, you deserve a good smile and to feel alive. You’re worth more than every fucking cent in this world.
You can let go for today, I got you, you can cry your heart out as much as you want, but don’t let it tear you down and let your emotions control you by giving up. Crying is not weakness. If you still feel alone I dedicate you a song as your friend.
“Dusk till Dawn- Zayn feat. Sia (I prefer the slow version)” I hope you can think of me and will remind yourself of my words, I will for sure think of you.
In case no one told you and you’re unsure yourself, you’re a good person and I am so happy you’re here.
I hope this is enough to stay today, tomorrow will be a new day, a new start, let go now. Enough with beating yourself up for today, okay?
Life for those who couldn’t, smile for those who forgot what a genuine smile is, love like there’s no other, hug like its your last one.
If you read all of it, until tomorrow my friend :)
have a good day and great years.
I love you so much and am so proud of you, I hope you will remember my words-lava zoid, the stranger that cares more about you than anything :)
@esabb
this song is good for every occasion:
driving in the car.
feeling sad.
feeling happy.
daydreaming.
writing or reading a book.
eating.
showering.
dancing.
crying.
walking.
EVERYTHING THIS SONG IS FUCKING PERFECT
(edit: tysm for all the likes ily🤭)
@ermweezer
"this is a love song for a girl who'll never know its about her, i know its pretty stupid but im much too shy to tell her" gosh thats so melancholically sweet, i've never had a boyfriend/girlfriend but music like this has me dreaming
@SN-oi4qc
Bruh
@dailyerin2009
ElautX I-
@gay4vivi294
yeah :(
@elwashiv1726
Awee :3
@weewoopt2707
I LIKED IT AND IT TRUNED INTO 1k YAY
@Holape123
"Nació para iluminar al cielo, pero decidió ocultar su brillo, sin imaginar que su luz podria haber deslumbrado al mundo..."
@shad0O3
Nais.
@iamtokio9013
"Yo traje las enchiladas, por si nos da hambre pendejos"
-Giovanni dos santos
@booffye
When I was in middle school I had a HUGE crush on a boy for two and a half years. I used to listen to this song almost everyday and relate so much to it. For literally every verse I could find characteristics about him or about me. When I was home alone I would put this song at top volume and sing it all, because I felt like it represented me and the way I felt about him. Now the crush for that boy is over and I’ve got a boyfriend that loves me, but I always remember it as something sweet I felt at a young age, it brings back good memories :)