Upset
nayahlone Lyrics


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Time goes by, baby don′t waste your time
Let's pretend that we′re fine
Sleepin' these lonely nights,
I said
Time goes by, baby don't waste your time
Let′s pretend that we′re fine
Sleepin' these lonely nights
Upset,
Girl I′m upset
Upset,
Girl I'm upset
Upset,
Girl I′m upset
Upset,
Girl I'm upset

Never mind, girl
I was born to sacrifice, girl
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Never mind, girl
You could end up suicidal
Do you want it?
Do you need it?

Never mind, girl
I was born to sacrifice, girl
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Never mind, girl
You could end up suicidal
Do you want it?
Do you need it?

Time goes by, baby don′t waste your time
Let's pretend that we're fine
Sleepin′ these lonely nights,
I said
Time goes by, baby don′t waste your time
Let's pretend that we′re fine
Sleepin' these lonely nights

Upset, (Oh-oh)
Girl I′m upset
Upset, (Oh-oh)
Girl I'm upset
Upset, (Oh-oh)
Girl I′m upset
Upset, (Oh-oh)
Girl I'm upset

Never mind, girl
I was born to sacrifice, girl
Do you want it?
Do you need it?
Never mind, girl
You could end up suicidal
Do you want it?
Do you need it?

Never mind, girl
I was born to sacrifice, girl
Do you want it?
Do you need it?




Never mind, girl
You could end up suicidal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Upset" by nayahlone speak to the struggles and emotions of a relationship that is falling apart. The repeated line "Time goes by, baby don't waste your time, Let's pretend that we're fine, Sleepin' these lonely nights" suggests a sense of resignation and a desire to maintain a facade of happiness while silently suffering. The singer is urging their partner not to waste their time trying to fix things or dwell on the issues, instead encouraging them to pretend that everything is fine, even though they both know it's not.


The recurring refrain of "Upset, Girl I'm upset" represents the frustration and disappointment felt by the singer. They are expressing their emotional state openly and directly, perhaps in hopes that their partner will understand the gravity of the situation. The subsequent lines "Never mind, girl, I was born to sacrifice, girl, Do you want it? Do you need it?" highlight the singer's willingness to make sacrifices in the relationship, but they are also questioning whether their partner truly wants or needs their efforts.


The lyrics continue with the cautionary words, "Never mind, girl, You could end up suicidal, Do you want it? Do you need it?" Here, the singer is expressing concern that their partner's emotional state may deteriorate if they continue down this path of pretending and neglecting their true feelings. It implies that the singer understands the potential consequences and is urging their partner to consider the weight of their choices.


Overall, "Upset" depicts a relationship that is strained and on the brink of collapse. The lyrics express a mix of resignation, frustration, and concern, showcasing the complex emotional landscape that comes with trying to salvage a troubled connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Time goes by, baby don't waste your time
Time is passing quickly, so don't spend it on unimportant things


Let's pretend that we're fine
We should pretend that everything is okay


Sleepin' these lonely nights
We are feeling lonely and restless at night


I said
I want to emphasize what I just said


Upset
Feeling emotionally distressed


Girl I'm upset
I, as a girl, am feeling upset


Upset
Feeling emotionally distressed


Girl I'm upset
I, as a girl, am feeling upset


Upset
Feeling emotionally distressed


Girl I'm upset
I, as a girl, am feeling upset


Never mind, girl
Forget about it, girl


I was born to sacrifice, girl
I have always been destined to make sacrifices, girl


Do you want it?
Are you interested in it?


Do you need it?
Is it necessary for you?


Never mind, girl
Forget about it, girl


You could end up suicidal
If you continue down this path, you might become suicidal


Do you want it?
Are you interested in it?


Do you need it?
Is it necessary for you?


Never mind, girl
Forget about it, girl


You could end up suicidal
If you continue down this path, you might become suicidal




Writer(s): Nay Ahlone

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