Won't Be Me
Vetiver Lyrics
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Are you waiting for that one?
Love to lift your life about
Well it won't be, tell you now it won't be me
Hard times have been mine
I tried to keep them far from you
Did the best that I could do
But it won't be, don't you know it won't be me
Won't be, won't be me
Won't be, don't you know it won't be me
I've done (?) to ever cheat your mystery girl
Gave all that I knew to give
Still it won't be,
Oh you know it won't be me
Won't be, won't be me
Won't be, oh you know it won't be me
Won't be, won't be me
Won't be, tell you now it won't be me
I won't lie, I won't deny that I led you farther on
Thought I heard them bells a'chime,
But they won't be, oh you know they won't for me
Won't be, won't be me
Won't be, oh you know it won't be me
The lyrics of Vetiver's song "Won't Be Me" speak about a person who is being honest with their potential lover about what they can offer in a relationship. They ask the person to spell out what they are looking for in love, and clarify that they aren't the one who can provide that. The song's narrator acknowledges that they have gone through hard times but have tried their best to keep their partner from being affected by them. Despite this, they are aware that they cannot be the one to give their love a lift and elevate their life because they are not capable of it. The refrain of "won't be me" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's honesty and acceptance of who they are, and what they can provide in a relationship.
The song's lyrics are an honest and vulnerable portrayal of the singer's self-awareness and limitations. It conveys a sense of empathy and compassion towards the potential lover, recognizing that it's better to be upfront and honest about what one can offer, rather than leading the other person to believe in a future that cannot materialize. The song's delivery is gentle and reflective, complementing the lyrics' mood and tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me know, spell it out
Please tell me clearly what you are expecting from me
Are you waiting for that one?
Are you looking for someone to change your life around?
Love to lift your life about
You want someone to uplift your life
Well it won't be, tell you now it won't be me
Unfortunately, I am not the one to help you with that
Hard times have been mine
I've been through tough times
I tried to keep them far from you
I tried not to let my troubles affect you
Did the best that I could do
I did all that I could
But it won't be, don't you know it won't be me
Even with my best effort, I am not the one to change your life around
Won't be, won't be me
I am not that person
I've done (?) to ever cheat your mystery girl
I've done everything to not deceive you
Gave all that I knew to give
I gave you everything I thought I could
Still it won't be, Oh you know it won't be me
Even with everything I gave, I cannot be the one to help you
Won't be, won't be me
I cannot be that person for you
I won't lie, I won't deny that I led you farther on
I admit that I might have given you false hope
Thought I heard them bells a'chime,
I believed that I could change your life
But they won't be, oh you know they won't for me
But unfortunately, I cannot be the one that you need
Won't be, won't be me
I cannot be the one to change your life around
Won't be, tell you now it won't be me
I want to make it clear that I am not that person for you
Won't be, oh you know it won't be me
I cannot be the one to help you
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