ok on your own
mxmtoon feat. Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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I had to go, I'm sorry
I hope you'll understand
That even though it's over
You know it's not the end
I couldn't be your half
Just forming out a whole
I can't complete you, baby
Find solace in your soul

And I hate to leave you feeling all alone
But your story cannot start until you've grown
You can find how to be OK on your own
I just can't be the one that makes you feel at home

I need some time to myself
So I can comprehend
I'm not so scared to admit
I could use a friend
I need some time to myself
To gain some confidence
Another confidant
'Til I can fall again

You thought that I'd feel empty
I just want a hand to hold
But now that it's all over
My life isn't so cold
It wasn't meant to be
Maybe we knew that from the start
I can't complete you, baby
But I will hold you in my heart

And I hate to leave you feeling all alone
But your story cannot start until you've grown
You can find how to be OK on your own
I just can't be the one that makes you feel at home

I need some time to myself
So I can comprehend
I'm not so scared to admit
I could use a friend (a friend, yeah)
I need some time to myself
To gain some confidence (ooh)
Another confidant
'Til I can fall again

Ooh
I could use a friend
Maybe we knew that from the start




It wasn't meant to be
I could use a friend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of mxmtoon and Carly Rae Jepsen's song "ok on your own" portray someone breaking up with their significant other but feeling guilty for it. The song’s lyrics tell the story of someone trying to explain that they simply can’t be the one to make their partner happy. They need time alone to figure things out, to find themselves and their own individual happiness. This is a delicate and honest story about a selfless and mature decision to let go of someone so they can grow and flourish.


The lyrics suggest that although the breakup may have been painful, it was necessary for both parties to move forward and find themselves. The singer of the song realises that they can’t complete their soon-to-be ex and encourages them to find soul-searching on their own. They graciously accept the fact that their former lover may never understand or agree with their decision, but they know it’s something they must do.


Overall, "ok on your own" is a reminder of the importance of taking time and being comfortable in one’s own space, and although it may be hard, it’s important to let go of things that don’t serve your best interests.


Line by Line Meaning

I had to go, I'm sorry
I had to leave, and I apologize for that.


I hope you'll understand
I hope you can comprehend why I had to go.


That even though it's over
Our relationship has ended.


You know it's not the end
But it doesn't mean our journey has come to a complete end.


I couldn't be your half
I wasn't able to complete you.


Just forming out a whole
We both needed to be complete on our own before we could come together.


I can't complete you, baby
I'm not the one who can make you whole.


Find solace in your soul
The comfort and peace you need can be found within yourself.


And I hate to leave you feeling all alone
I don't want you to be lonely, but I had to go.


But your story cannot start until you've grown
You need to grow and be independent before your story can begin.


You can find how to be OK on your own
You can learn to be content without relying on others.


I just can't be the one that makes you feel at home
I can't be the person who gives you a sense of belonging.


I need some time to myself
I need to be alone for a while.


So I can comprehend
So I can understand my own thoughts and emotions.


I'm not so scared to admit
I'm not afraid to confess.


I could use a friend
I need someone to talk to and rely on.


To gain some confidence
So I can have more self-assurance.


Another confidant
Someone else I can trust and confide in.


'Til I can fall again
Until I'm ready to enter into a relationship again.


You thought that I'd feel empty
You assumed I'd be incomplete without you.


I just want a hand to hold
But I simply want someone to comfort me.


My life isn't so cold
Despite our breakup, my life doesn't feel so lonely anymore.


Maybe we knew that from the start
Perhaps we both sensed that we weren't meant to be together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kellen R. Pomeranz, Carly Rae Jepsen, mxmtoon

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Lyrics

I had to go, I'm sorry
I hope you'll understand
That even though it's over
You know it's not the end
I couldn't be your half
Just forming out a whole
I can't complete you, baby
Find solace in your soul
And I hate to leave you feeling all alone
But your story cannot start until you've grown
You can find how to be OK on your own
I just can't be the one that makes you feel at home
I need some time to myself
So I can comprehend
I'm not so scared to admit
I could use a friend
I need some time to myself
To gain some confidence
Another confidant
'Til I can fall again
You thought that I'd feel empty
I just want a hand to hold
But now that it's all over
My life isn't so cold
It wasn't meant to be
Maybe we knew that from the start
I can't complete you, baby
But I will hold you in my heart
And I hate to leave you feeling all alone
But your story cannot start until you've grown
You can find how to be OK on your own
I just can't be the one that makes you feel at home
I need some time to myself
So I can comprehend
I'm not so scared to admit
I could use a friend (A friend, yeah)
I need some time to myself
To gain some confidence (Ooh)
Another confidant
'Til I can fall again
Ooh
I could use a friend
Maybe we knew that from the start
It wasn't meant to be
I could use a friend



All comments from YouTube:

Eleanor Marshall

Her entire personality is being wholesome 🥺

Alyssa Griffin

I know i just want to be friends with her haha

Eleanor Marshall

@Alyssa Griffin Same haha!

Syd Maier

Omg I love your remake on heather!

Eleanor Marshall

Toe Cheese Thankyou so much! I love Conan haha 😊

sp3ncer

actually omfgg

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PastelNoir

Omg their voices blend so well together!!

bag house

Yeah they are both singing similar ofc to make the song sound better

Patricia Sanvictores

I can really relate to this, mainly because I've been in a relationship similar to what she's describing: too serious way too early, codependency, not enough confidence to stand on my own. But I'm in a better place now, and I'm still growing. Even if it means being single for a while. c:

Thank you so much mxmtoon! I finally have a song describing my own personal experience!

Keroro

same.

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