Devotion
Ware Jessie Lyrics


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Used to feel so close to me
Everything happened so easily
Life with you is like a dream
Without you there's no way to be

I need your devotion
I need your devotion
Ready to love but do you want it enough
Can we find a way to bring it back again
You say you want to love but do you want it enough
The end of us it never hurt so much

I need your devotion
I need your devotion

Don't leave me in the dark
Don't leave me this way
'Cause nothing's making sense today

I need you in my heart
I need you to stay
(I need your love)

I need your devotion
I need your devotion

Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me




Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me

Overall Meaning

In Ware Jessie's song "Devotion", the artist expresses the profound feeling of love and the need for an unwavering, dedicated commitment from a lover. The song begins with the artist reminiscing about how close they used to be to their partner, and how everything used to come so easily between them. The singer describes their life with their lover as a dream, suggesting that they were completely happy and content with their relationship, but now that their partner seems to have distanced themselves, they long for the devotion they once shared.


In the chorus, the artist pleads for their lover's devotion, emphasizing the need for that level of commitment, without which the relationship cannot survive. Moreover, the artist laments how painful it is to reach the end of a relationship, especially when they have given their all. The second verse sees Ware Jessie questioning the strength of her partner's willingness to make the relationship work. The singer proclaims that they are ready to love and do what it takes to restore the love they shared before, but they need to see a commitment from their partner.


The song's underlying theme is the feeling of being lost and confused when a relationship starts to fall apart. The song's repeated mantra of "Don't leave me in the dark" highlights the fear of being left alone, without the support or guidance of a loved one. The song also addresses the issue of communication breakdown, where nothing makes sense, and the singer is left running in circles, trying to understand what went wrong with the relationship. However, ultimately, the artist remains hopeful that their lover will return, hence the repetition of "Running away are you running to me" at the end of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Used to feel so close to me
We used to be intimately close


Everything happened so easily
Our relationship was easy and effortless


Life with you is like a dream
Being with you feels like living in a dream


Without you there's no way to be
I cannot function or exist without you


I need your devotion
I require your commitment and dedication in our relationship


Ready to love but do you want it enough
I am willing to love you, but do you have the same desire?


Can we find a way to bring it back again
Is it possible to reignite the love we once had?


You say you want to love but do you want it enough
You claim to want love, but do you have the passion and dedication for it?


The end of us it never hurt so much
The pain of losing each other is unbearable


Don't leave me in the dark
Do not keep me in the unknown or confused


Don't leave me this way
Do not abandon me in this state of unrest


'Cause nothing's making sense today
The confusion and uncertainty is overwhelming


I need you in my heart
I need your love and affection


I need you to stay
I need you to remain in my life


(I need your love)
I require your love


Running away are you running to me
Are you trying to escape from something else by coming to me?


Running away are you running to me
Are you seeking refuge in our relationship?


Running away are you running to me
Do you see me as a source of comfort and safety?


Running away are you running to me
Are you running towards our love for security?


Running away are you running to me
Do you see me as a place of escape from your problems?


Running away are you running to me
Do you want to seek solace in our relationship?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JAIRUS OCHIENG OKUMU, JESSICA WARE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@anotherworld9912

Used to feel so close to me
Everything happened so easily
Life with you is like a dream
Without you there's no way to be
I need your devotion
I need your devotion
Ready to love but do you want it enough
Can we find a way to pay you back again
You say u want to love but do u want it enough
The end of us it never hurt so much
I need your devotion
I need your devotion
Don't leave me in the dark
Don't leave me this way
Cuz nothings making sense today
I need u in my heart
I need u to u to stay
(I need ur love)
I need your devotion
I need your devotion
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me
Running away are you running to me



All comments from YouTube:

@lilmizzy2008

her and delilah are such a breath of fresh air! defo albums worth paying for! X

@pz1176rck

This glittering melody gives me cosmic feeling. I'm often looking pictures from outer space while listening the song. Same goes for Strangest Feeling song too. Atmospheric album.

@dalevsmith7174

The best even years later!

@michaelhall7663

Just remembered this after years and years pure soul vibes.

@TimK82ausM

the complete album rocks!!!

@neopsycho4413

I remember these times, and the sound in the production style, is really cool almost 10 years and 21 comments

@michaelhall7663

Same let's bring it back

@meliniprincess1876

dis gurl can sing!!! <3 the first song I heard with her was crying game!!! and she needs more attention in the biz!!! good voice she sounds like one of the Braxton sisters

@natashanelson6484

Bun on fleek!

@MaxiJerk

im suprised to say, but "Love And Hip-Hop" brought me here when they put her song on their show...

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