Love Yourself
j.lu Lyrics

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It's been a long way, but I made it here with love
I made it here with love, love
Said I've been and up and down and I've been through it all
Took a while to know my heart
Oh, yes, it did, yeah
Before love like this, you go
Through the fire and valley lows
But if you just hold on

Please hold on 'cause love is strong, it'll save yah
Oh, please hold on, it'll save yah, save yah

Truth can be the sweetest pain
It can mess up everything
It's the only way you know
I'm payin' for it, I'm changin' for it
Oh, oh, and it hurts
But I'll make it work
'Cause I'm no beginner
I'm a winner, paid dues, I know my purpose

Thought they'd put my life on hold
But I knew somethin' they didn't know
I know myself too much to ever fold
Dark clouds are movin' past you

Oh, you gotta love yourself
If you really wanna be with someone else
You gotta feed yourself
Before you feed somebody else
You gotta stay open, and don't be foolish
'Cause everybody don't mean you well
You gotta love yourself
Before you love somebody else

Yeah, gotta love yourself
Uh, you know what I'm sayin'?

I decided not to use my color as a handicap
He a designer, artist, producer, and he rap
Never found virtue from patience
In a dark room just pacin'
Precious time is just wastin'
You do not know what we facin'
I cannot be complacent
In my job, be courageous
Another kid just got shot
They can't find the assailant
Made it out of the basement
Made it out of the underground
From a time where you outta town
They might gun you down, blaow
There goes another round, blaow
There goes another round
Came from the Chi and wow, look what the fuck they found
A young legend, comin' to shut the summer down
You need to talk to me like you don't when your mother 'round

Oh, you gotta love yourself, oh yeah
If you really wanna be with someone else
You gotta feed yourself
Before you feed somebody else
You gotta stay open, and don't be foolish
'Cause everybody don't mean you well
You gotta love yourself (you gotta love yourself)
Before you love somebody else

I don't feel no one's time
Can't get restless in the soul
Hold your heart, the world is cold
Keep singin', don't you stop prayin', woman
Yeah, it will come to pass
Don't worry 'bout nothin'
God knows that you're worth it
You deserve it, can't nothin' else hurt you

Thought they'd put my life on hold
But I knew somethin' they didn't know
I know myself too much to ever fold
Dark clouds are movin' past you

Oh, you gotta love yourself, oh yeah
If you really wanna be with someone else
You gotta feed yourself
Before you feed somebody else
You gotta stay open, and don't be foolish
'Cause everybody don't mean you well

You gotta love yourself (you gotta love yourself)
Before you love somebody else (somebody else)

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Yourself" by J.Lu is an empowering tune that centers on self-love and self-discovery. The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey of self-discovery and to learn to love oneself before loving others. J.Lu begins the song by acknowledging that it can be a long and hard journey to reach a point of self-love, but it's worth it. She sings, "It's been a long way, but I made it here with love, I made it here with love, love." This sets the tone of the song and emphasizes that self-love is possible but can require hard work and dedication.

The song delves deeper into the concept of self-discovery and how it's crucial to the process of self-love. J.Lu sings, "Took a while to know my heart, Oh, yes, it did, yeah, Before love like this, you go, Through the fire and valley lows, But if you just hold on, Please hold on 'cause love is strong, it'll save yah." This verse emphasizes that discovering oneself is not easy, but it's necessary for growth and self-love. The song also highlights the importance of self-care and self-preservation, warning listeners not to be foolish and to always keep their own well-being in mind.

Overall, "Love Yourself" by J.Lu is a song about self-acceptance and self-empowerment. It encourages listeners to take a journey of self-discovery, embrace their uniqueness, and love themselves. The song's message is powerful and empowering and serves as a reminder that self-love is the foundation needed to build healthy relationships with others.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long way, but I made it here with love
I faced many challenges, but with love, I made it to where I am today

Said I've been and up and down and I've been through it all
I've experienced good times and bad times, and I've faced all types of obstacles

Took a while to know my heart
It took me some time to truly understand myself

Through the fire and valley lows
I've faced difficult times and struggles

But if you just hold on
If you persevere and stay strong

Please hold on 'cause love is strong, it'll save yah
Love is powerful and can help you overcome any obstacles you might face

Truth can be the sweetest pain
Sometimes the truth can be painful but necessary for growth

It's the only way you know
The truth is necessary for understanding

I'm payin' for it, I'm changin' for it
I'm willing to change and pay the price for personal growth

But I'll make it work
I'm determined to make it all worthwhile

'Cause I'm no beginner
I'm experienced and knowledgeable

I'm a winner, paid dues, I know my purpose
I've worked hard and paid the price, and I understand my purpose in life

Thought they'd put my life on hold
Others thought they could hold me back

But I knew somethin' they didn't know
I had a deeper understanding of myself than they did

Dark clouds are movin' past you
Difficult times are passing and there's hope for the future

Oh, you gotta love yourself
It's important to have self-love

If you really wanna be with someone else
Before loving someone else, you need to love yourself

You gotta feed yourself
Take care of yourself

Before you feed somebody else
Before taking care of others, you need to take care of yourself first

You gotta stay open, and don't be foolish
Stay open-minded and don't make unwise decisions

'Cause everybody don't mean you well
Be careful of people's intentions

I decided not to use my color as a handicap
I won't let my race hold me back

Another kid just got shot
There's still violence in my community

Came from the Chi and wow, look what the fuck they found
Despite the challenges I faced coming from Chicago, I've achieved success

You need to talk to me like you don't when your mother 'round
Speak to me honestly

I don't feel no one's time
I won't let anyone waste my time

Can't get restless in the soul
Don't let my soul be restless

Hold your heart, the world is cold
Protect your heart, the world can be harsh

Keep singin', don't you stop prayin', woman
Stay positive and don't stop praying

Yeah, it will come to pass
Things will get better

God knows that you're worth it
You are valuable in God's eyes

You deserve it, can't nothin' else hurt you
You deserve good things and nothing can bring you down

Before you love somebody else (somebody else)
Prioritize self-love before loving others

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kanye Omari West, Darhyl Camper Jr., Mary J Blige, David Debrandon Brown, Charles Alexander

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