Care Too Much
The Letter Black Lyrics
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Why do I keep
Goin' back to you
You'll never change
Verse 1
I trusted you
You threw it back at me
I fell down on my face
For years I wondered, what I saw in you
I'm seeking forgiveness, from those you made me loose
Pre-Chorus
I'm done with you
I'm standing on my own
Chorus
I think I care too much for you
Why am I still here
You told me to go away (tell me why you're still here)
Still I decide to stay
I think I care too much
Verse 2
You took my life
And threw it all away
You broke my heart
And let me bleed to death
You took advantage of what I had to give
I'm taking it back now, and leaving you behind
Bridge
Weird voices talking
Why
won't they leave me alone?
I'm trying to move on
But your memory won't let me go
The Letter Black's song Care Too Much is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever stayed in a toxic relationship for too long. The lyrics speak to the frustration and pain of loving someone who doesn't deserve it, and the struggle to let go and move on. The opening lines of the song, "Why do I keep goin' back to you, You'll never change," set the tone for the rest of the song, which recounts the singer's experiences being hurt and betrayed by someone they loved.
The first verse describes the singer's feelings of betrayal and heartbreak, as they reflect on the relationship that they thought was built on trust and love. The lines "I trusted you, You threw it back at me, I fell in love, I fell down on my face" perfectly capture the feeling of being blindsided by someone you care about. The pre-chorus and chorus are both empowering, as the singer declares that they are done with this person and that they care too much for someone who doesn't deserve their affection.
The second verse is even more visceral and describes the ways in which the singer was taken advantage of and hurt by this person. The lines "You took my life and threw it all away, You broke my heart and let me bleed to death" are especially powerful, and speak to the pain of being hurt by someone you trusted. The bridge also adds an interesting layer to the song, as strange voices interrupt the singer's thoughts and make it even harder for them to move on.
Overall, Care Too Much is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back, and the strength it takes to move on and let go of toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I keep
Questioning why the singer keeps going back to someone who will never change
Goin' back to you
Continuously returning to the person they should stay away from
You'll never change
Asserting that the subject will always remain the same
I trusted you
Having faith and confidence in the subject
You threw it back at me
Having that trust betrayed and tossed aside
I fell in love
Developing deep feelings for the subject
I fell down on my face
Being let down and hurt by those emotions
For years I wondered, what I saw in you
Reflecting on past choices and questioning their reasoning for being with the subject for so long
I'm seeking forgiveness, from those you made me loose
Apologizing to those people who were impacted negatively by the artist's relationship with the subject
I'm done with you
Making the decision to end the relationship and move on
I'm standing on my own
Realizing that they can be independent without the subject
I think I care too much for you
Acknowledging that the artist still has feelings for the subject, despite the hurt they caused
Why am I still here
Questioning why they remain in a toxic situation
You told me to go away (tell me why you're still here)
Referencing the subject telling the singer to leave, and the singer questioning why they haven't done so
Still I decide to stay
Continuing to stay with the subject, despite being told to leave
You took my life
The subject taking control of or negatively impacting the artist's life
And threw it all away
Disregarding the value or importance of the artist's life
You broke my heart
The subject causing emotional pain and hurt to the singer
And let me bleed to death
The extent of the emotional pain felt by the singer, as if they were bleeding out and dying
You took advantage of what I had to give
The subject exploiting the artist's emotions or resources for their own benefit
I'm taking it back now, and leaving you behind
Reclaiming control and moving on from the subject
Weird voices talking
Intrusive thoughts and negative self-talk affecting the artist
Why won't they leave me alone
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to escape these thoughts
Echoes of the past
Memories and experiences that continue to impact the artist
Haunting me like a ghost
Continuing to feel the negative effects of these past experiences
But I won't let them win
Refusing to let these memories and experiences control the singer's life
I'll fight until the end
Continuing to work through these issues and strive for a better future
But not anymore, I'm through
Making the decision to move on and leave the past behind
I'm moving on with my life
Looking forward to a brighter future and taking control of their own happiness
And leaving behind all the strife
Leaving behind all the pain and difficulties of the past and moving on to a better future
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
InfinitArti
I love The Letter Black!!!
Tickitari
favorite part: 2:26 xD \m/
black333lightning
@HailTheHolyMetal Deffently christian. Christiian bands dont suck
HailTheHolyMetal
@MsDavid14 Who cares? They're making awesome music, this is what counts. :) But afaik they're no christian band....
David reyes
a question are a Christian band or are secular? I would appreciate if you could answer
Gilberto Ortega
deberias cantar pop como que no va tu vos con esa clase de rock de el comienzo de la cancion mejor pop para ti sisis por favor
Nicholas Dinkel
@black333lightning Beg to differ some of them do...
TheMack
For you of think that God is something without you, it's WITHIN YOU! If God created you in His image, then you is God, makes sense? We make music, God makes music! BTW: This song is great!c*spoken in my own God words* Let's all come together!
Marielle ForgotMyLastName
@Marcus W No comment...