Shotgun
Yellow Claw (feat. Rochelle) Lyrics
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Oh, yeah, oh
Hey, yeah, yeah, oh
You use to say forever, you and I
At night, it was just you and me
And even though you lied I know the truth
Now I can count the many, many times, you said
And if you only knew how I feel, I'd stay, even though I was hurt
But baby I am good with the pain
Shotgun, always
Even though my heart, it aches
Beside you in this world isn't enough
Were we meant to exist in another world of love?
I'm dreaming of a perfect world with you, and I
Just you and me, no one else around to take our love
I slept in your car to learn of you, and I
Now I live to believe, that maybe there is less to love than lust
I wonder if my faith's enough to bring, us alive, slipping away
But slipping doesn't mean I can't deny
Just take me on a journey to your heart, to lie
Don't care where we go
Even though we're lost, I'm down to ride
Shotgun, always
Even though my heart, it aches
Baby, beside you in this world isn't enough
Were we made to exist in another world of love?
The lyrics to "Shotgun" are about a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer talks about how they were lied to and hurt, but they still love the other person deeply. They dream of a perfect world with just the two of them, but are unsure if it's possible because of their history. The chorus, "Shotgun, always / Even though my heart, it aches / Beside you in this world isn't enough / Were we meant to exist in another world of love?" suggests that although being with the other person is painful at times, they still want to be with them.
The verses delve deeper into the emotions involved in the relationship. The singer reflects on the many promises made by the other person, and how they believed they were the only one for each other. However, reality proved otherwise, and the singer is left to wonder if love is only based on lust. Despite this, they are willing to hold on and take a chance on their love. They also express a desire to be taken on a journey into the other person's heart, indicating a need for deeper connection and understanding in the relationship.
Overall, "Shotgun" is a song about the complexities of love and relationships. It captures the pain and longing that often come with loving someone, while still holding on to hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You use to say forever, you and I
You promised me a lifetime together
At night, it was just you and me
We shared intimate moments alone
And even though you lied I know the truth
I am aware of your lies, but I am not naive
Now I can count the many, many times, you said
I remember all the times you made me feel loved
That you love only me, so baby that's the reason why we lose
You only loved me, which is why I am heartbroken
And if you only knew how I feel, I'd stay, even though I was hurt
Despite the pain, I would still stay with you if you understood my true emotions
But baby I am good with the pain
I have become accustomed to the pain and can handle it
Shotgun, always
I want to be beside you always
Even though my heart, it aches
Despite the heartache, I want to be with you
Beside you in this world isn't enough
Being with you in this world is not satisfying enough
Were we meant to exist in another world of love?
Is our love meant to exist in another world?
I'm dreaming of a perfect world with you, and I
I dream of a flawless world where we are together
Just you and me, no one else around to take our love
I want to cherish our love without any external interruptions
I slept in your car to learn of you, and I
I went to extreme lengths to get to know you better
Now I live to believe, that maybe there is less to love than lust
I am starting to believe that our love was only based on physical attraction
I wonder if my faith's enough to bring, us alive, slipping away
I question if my belief in our love is strong enough to save it from falling apart
But slipping doesn't mean I can't deny
Just because our love is slipping away, doesn't mean I can't fight for it
Just take me on a journey to your heart, to lie
Take me on a journey to discover the truth about your feelings
Don't care where we go
I am willing to go anywhere with you
Even though we're lost, I'm down to ride
I am willing to continue on this journey with you, even if we are lost
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kelvin James Montgomery, Olga Montes, Rochelle Fearon, Samantha Rose Bardwil, Sebastian Arocha Morton
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