Reach For You
Vika and Linda Lyrics

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I heard some talk around this town
Talk about you and me
How a fool fell out of love with you
Wanted to be free

Well that's easy for you to say
That I don't know what I'm doing
That I've thrown our love away

And left my life in ruin
That's easy for you to say

I read your letter again
I'm sure you know the one
"Goodbye," you said like a coward
"It'll be better in the long run"

Well that's easy for you to say
That I don't know what I'm doing
That I've thrown our love away
Left my life in ruin
That's easy for you to say

Go back to her again
Back to the way you were
She's a damn sight better for you
You're a damn sight better for her

Well that's easy for you to say
That I don't know what I'm doing
When you've thrown our love away

Left my life in ruin
That's easy for you to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vika and Linda's song "Reach for You" detail the aftermath of a breakup, with the singer reflecting on the opinions of others and the hurtful words of their ex-partner. The first verse alludes to gossip and rumors spreading about the end of the relationship, acknowledging that the partner was the one who wanted to leave. The singer expresses frustration at being labelled a "fool" for falling out of love, and is hurt by the judgment of others who think they don't know what they're doing.

The second verse is more personal, as the singer reads the goodbye letter from their ex-partner again. The ex's words are dismissive and insensitive, and the singer calls them a coward for not being able to say goodbye in person. The chorus repeats the idea that it's "easy for you to say" that the singer is to blame for the end of the relationship and the aftermath of heartbreak.

The final verse urges the ex-partner to go back to their previous lover and reconcile, but the singer still has feelings of hurt and betrayal. These lyrics capture the pain and confusion of a breakup, as well as the pressure of judgment from friends and family.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard some talk around this town
I overheard some gossip about us around this town

Talk about you and me
People were talking about how we used to be

How a fool fell out of love with you
People think I'm a fool for falling out of love with you

Wanted to be free
I had a desire to be free from our relationship

Well that's easy for you to say
It's easy for you to judge me

That I don't know what I'm doing
You think I'm clueless about my decision

That I've thrown our love away
You believe I've given up on our love

And left my life in ruin
You think my decision has led to my life being ruined

I read your letter again
I read your breakup letter again

I'm sure you know the one
You are aware of the letter I'm referring to

"Goodbye," you said like a coward
You said goodbye to me like a coward