I Needed You
blackbear Lyrics
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When I needed you the most, I needed you
The most now I won't be there to
Give you what you need
Now I won't be there, no
Spent three whole days, on cocaine
Haven't slept a wink, ain't eat a thing
(This whole time)
And one of these things that you told me
Is never forget, you'll never be lonely
And I know that, and I know now fact is
When I needed you the most, I needed you
I fucking needed you the most, I needed you
The most now I won't be there to
Give you what you need
Now I won't be there, no
You know this was never really 'bout us
And everything was always 'bout you
You never knew a thing about trust
And I knew everything about you
What's happening?
Three whole years, they can go by
In a blink of an eye, and you won't know it
But what a damn waste of time
When I needed you the most, I needed you
When I needed you the most, I needed you
The most now I won't be there to
Give you what you need
Now I won't be there, no
Spent three whole days, on cocaine
Haven't slept a wink, ain't eat a thing
But you've been on my mind this whole time
Tell you that you're doing it right
When you're doing it wrong
You're doing it right when
You're doing it wrong i can't lie no more
Yeah
In Blackbear's song "I Needed You," he reflects on a failed relationship and wonders what would have happened if they switched roles. He sings about how he would do things differently if he were the other person in the relationship, saying goodbye and leaving if he were in their shoes. He admits to the mistakes he's made in the past, like being deceitful and not being trustworthy, and acknowledges that the relationship is toxic and harmful to both parties involved.
Blackbear expresses frustration in his lyrics, wondering why they hurt each other and why they are both so miserable. He shows regret for not treating his partner better, wishing he had the chance to change his ways and heal their relationship. The song conveys a sense of longing for a second chance, but also a resignation that it might be too late to fix things.
Overall, the song is about self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions in a failed relationship. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, relationships don't work out despite our best efforts, and it's important to learn from our mistakes and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were you and you were me
The artist imagines switching places with the subject of the song and contemplates how things would be if he/she were in their shoes.
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
If the artist were in the other person's position, he/she would leave the relationship rather than stay in it.
I'd do it all so differently
The artist reflects on his/her past actions and how they would change if they were in the other person's position, indicating regret and remorse.
I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
The artist imagines behaving spitefully and aggressively towards the other person, indicating feelings of anger and resentment.
I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
The artist imagines not putting any effort into the relationship and refusing to perform basic tasks, indicating feelings of apathy towards the other person.
'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
The artist acknowledges that he/she has mistreated the other person before and attempts to justify their current behavior because of past mistakes.
And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
The artist reflects on how different things would be if they were in the other person's position and suggests that they wouldn't behave as poorly if the roles were reversed.
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?
The artist reflects on the pain in their relationship and wonders why they hurt each other, expressing feelings of confusion and sadness.
If I were you, I'd look at me
The artist imagines how the other person sees him/her and suggests that they wouldn't like what they saw.
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
The artist suggests that if the other person knew the truth about him/her, they would leave the relationship.
We never even kissed yet, I would change it
The artist expresses regret at missed opportunities for physical intimacy with the other person.
You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The artist expresses jealousy and frustration that the other person returned to an ex-partner.
The second that I showed any emotion (emotion)
The artist suggests that the other person was turned off by any emotional vulnerability shown by the artist in the relationship.
You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (the motion), yeah
The artist suggests that the other person broke off the relationship abruptly and without warning, and accepts that this is just how things played out.
Girl, If I were you and you were me
The artist uses a direct address to the other person and reiterates the central theme of the song: imagining oneself in someone else's position.
I would never your leave your heart this broken
The artist suggests that if he/she were in the other person's position, he/she wouldn't hurt them in the same way the other person has been hurt by the artist.
This love is so annoying
The artist expresses frustration with the tumultuous nature of their relationship and suggests that love can be a burdensome emotion.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MATTHEW TYLER MUSTO, PETER JAMES HORTARIDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seaniegami
blackbear is one of the most underrated artists i know
@jamjampark661
Sean Caraet hey you my old brother
@emara7336
Y e s
@vorgegaming4045
and jeremy zucker
@summerskye3973
Sean Caraet def not underrated
@leeknowsanus8227
Nope the most under rated artist I know is UMI
LISTEN to her song love affair
@juancorona6572
Dedicated to my ex who left one day without saying a word. It has been five months and this song represents how I currently feel.
@Kibitzzz
i feel you man. happened to me recently as well
@juancorona6572
Today marks the one year anniversary since she left. A cruel lesson I've learned is they never come back. Don't make the same mistake and wait move on from day one.
@neshvin55
Maybe you should communicate to da bij