Problem
The Madison Letter Lyrics


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Hey, baby even though I hate you
I wanna love you, I want you
And even though I can't forgive you
I really want to, I want you
Tell me, tell me, baby
Why can't you leave me?
And even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it, I want you
...
Head in the cloulds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
...
I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you
I know I shouldn' ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you
Everytime you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But It's you
Head in the clouds
got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
and realize that I've got
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem with out ya
I got one less problem without ya
One less, one less problem
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
I got one less problem
...
Smart money bettin'
I'll be better off without you
In no time
I'll be forgetting all about you
You saying that you know
But I really, really doubt you
Undersand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
TML to biggie to be here stressin'
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence
And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go
I let you back
I finally learned my lesson
No half steppin'
You either want it or you just playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
And I can't believe what you're saying
Theres a million you's baby
So don't be dumb
I got 99 problems
But you won't be one
...
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
Now let me hear you say
...




One less problem without you
The End

Overall Meaning

The Madison Letters' song "Problem" speaks about trying to move forward despite lingering feelings for an ex-partner. The singer expresses conflicting emotions toward this person, stating that despite hating and not being able to forgive them, they still want them in their life. The chorus speaks to the relief of finally realizing that they have one less problem without their ex, but the verses reveal the difficulty of letting go completely. The lines "Every time you touch me, and say you love me, I get a little bit breathless" highlight the internal conflict within the singer. They know they shouldn't want this person back but the emotional connection is strong.


The song also speaks about personal growth and the realization that sometimes the best thing to do is to let go of toxic relationships. The lines "I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you, more than I love your presence" encapsulate the idea that sometimes, people hold onto the past because they love the idea of the person they used to be with more than the reality of the situation.


Overall, "Problem" is a relatable song that speaks about the difficulty of moving on after a breakup and the realization that sometimes, letting go is the best thing you can do for yourself.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, baby even though I hate you
Although I despise you, I still have romantic feelings for you.


I wanna love you, I want you
I desire to love and be with you.


And even though I can't forgive you
Despite being unable to forgive you for your mistakes.


I really want to, I want you
I still have a strong desire for you.


Tell me, tell me, baby
Expressing a plea for an explanation.


Why can't you leave me?
Asking why the person won't walk away from the relationship.


And even though I shouldn't want it
Despite knowing that it's not in my best interest.


I gotta have it, I want you
I can't resist my desire for you.


Head in the clouds
Feeling detached from reality.


Got no weight on my shoulders
Feeling unburdened or carefree.


I should be wiser
I should know better.


And realize that I've got
Acknowledging that I have something.


One less problem without ya
I'm better off without you, one less issue to deal with.


I know you're never gonna wake up
You won't change or come to your senses.


I gotta give up
I need to let go and move on.


But it's you
However, I still have lingering feelings for you.


I know I shouldn't ever call back
I shouldn't let you back into my life.


Or let you come back
Or allow you to return to my life.


Every time you touch me
Despite knowing better, I'm drawn in by physical touch and affection.


And say you love me
Despite past hurt, I still fall for your words of love.


I get a little bit breathless
Being with you still makes me feel weak in the knees.


Smart money bettin'
People who know better expect me to be better off without you.


I'll be better off without you
It's in my best interest to move on and leave you behind.


In no time
It won't take long before I move on and forget all about you.


I'll be forgetting all about you
I'll forget you and move on from the relationship soon enough.


You saying that you know
You claim to understand, but I doubt it.


But I really, really doubt you
Despite what you say, I don't believe you understand my perspective or emotions.


Undersand my life is easy
Realizing that I live more freely without the baggage of our relationship.


When I ain't around you
I'm better off without your presence.


TML to biggie to be here stressin'
Referencing The Madison Letter and The Notorious B.I.G. to express my frustration and stress.


I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you
I'm wondering if I'm in love with the idea of who you could be, rather than who you really are.


More than I love your presence
I'm starting to realize that being with you is not as fulfilling as I once thought.


And the best thing now
Recognizing what's really best for me.


Is probably for you to exit
It's likely best for you to leave my life for good.


I let you go
I'm finally letting go of our relationship.


I finally learned my lesson
Acknowledging that I've grown and moved on from past mistakes.


No half steppin'
Not compromising or settling for less than I deserve.


You either want it or you just playin'
You're either committed to our relationship or you're not, there's no in-between.


I'm listening to you knowin'
Although I'm listening, I'm aware that nothing you say will change my decision.


And I can't believe what you're saying
I am doubtful or disbelieving of your words.


Theres a million you's baby
Realizing there are many other people who can offer what you don't.


So don't be dumb
Don't be foolish enough to think we're irreplaceable to each other.


I got 99 problems
I have many difficulties and obstacles in my life.


But you won't be one
You will not be one of my problems any longer.


Now let me hear you say
Anticipating validation or resolution to the situation.


One less problem without you
Relishing in the newfound independence and freedom from this relationship.


The End
End of the song.




Writer(s): Martin Max, Salmanzadeh Ilya, Savan Kotecha, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Ariana Grande

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