intentions
Whitest Boy Alive Lyrics
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Easier said than done
Announcing your intentions
It's easier said than done
But is it better to say nothing
Than say something wrong?
When you only want someone
Announcing your intentions
It's easier said than done
Hey, you can't own me
Don't let that be a reason not to stay
Hey, you can't own me
Don't let that be a reason to run away
Announcing your intentions
It's easier said than done
The lyrics of "Intentions" by Whitest Boy Alive delve into the complexity of communicating one's emotions and desires to others. The song begins with the two lines "Announcing your intentions, easier said than done," which suggest that expressing oneself can be a daunting task. The following lines, "But is it better to say nothing than say something wrong? When you only want someone when that someone is gone," highlight the risk of miscommunication and the regret that can come with holding back one's feelings.
The central message of "Intentions" seems to be that while it may be difficult to put oneself out there, it is ultimately worth the risk. The lines "Hey, you can't own me, don't let that be a reason not to stay, hey, you can't own me, don't let that be a reason to run away" suggest that fear of rejection or vulnerability should not hold us back from pursuing relationships or expressing our true selves. In the end, the repeated refrain "Announcing your intentions, it's easier said than done" acknowledges the difficulty of this endeavor but underscores its importance nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Announcing your intentions
Telling someone your plans or desires
Easier said than done
Talking about doing something is easier than actually doing it
Announcing your intentions
Telling someone your plans or desires
It's easier said than done
Talking about doing something is easier than actually doing it
But is it better to say nothing
Is it good to keep quiet instead of risking saying something that could be wrong?
Than say something wrong?
Is it better to say nothing than to say something that is incorrect or hurtful?
When you only want someone
When you desire someone's company, love, or attention
When that someone is gone
When the person you desire is no longer with you
Announcing your intentions
Telling someone your plans or desires
It's easier said than done
Talking about doing something is easier than actually doing it
Hey, you can't own me
Hey, you have no right to control me or dictate my actions
Don't let that be a reason not to stay
Don't allow the fear of being controlled to make you want to leave
Hey, you can't own me
Hey, you have no right to control me or dictate my actions
Don't let that be a reason to run away
Don't let the fear of being controlled by someone make you want to run away from them
Announcing your intentions
Telling someone your plans or desires
It's easier said than done
Talking about doing something is easier than actually doing it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL NENTWIG, ERLEND OTRE OEYE, MARCIN TADEUSZ OEZ, SEBASTIAN MASCHAT
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