He currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal, with his wife and daughter.
Bros
noah lennox Lyrics
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don't you know that I don't belong to you
it's hard and hard enough
to keep it up when everything is so new
I'm not trying to forget you
I just like to be alone
come and give me the space I need
find that were alright
I'm not trying to forget you
I just like to be my own
come and give me the space I need
and you may and you may and you may
find that we're alright
I mean no offense to you
but grow up
cant you just grow up?
when are you going to
give it your own go?
give it your own go
I know I'm being way too hard
but I know that I'm trying
I know myself
and I know what I want to do
I'm doing my best
and I want to know
is it good for you?
you give me trouble
you give me everything that you've got
I'll show you that
whats right for you me
isn't for you
don't look out for me
who are you to tell me how
when you've problems of your own
I do love you and
I want to hold on to you for always
In "Bros" by Noah Lennox, the singer is addressing someone who is trying to control them in some way. The first verse addresses the idea that the singer does not belong to the other person and wants space to be alone. They are not trying to forget the other person but just need time to themselves. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer asking for space and suggesting that things will be alright if the other person gives them the room to breathe.
In the second verse, the singer urges the other person to grow up and take responsibility for their own life. They encourage them to give it their own go and not rely on others, including the singer, to prop them up. The singer acknowledges that they may be being too harsh but insists that they are just trying to do their best and pursue what they want in life. The final line of the verse challenges the idea that what's right for the singer may not be right for the other person.
The final line of the song is a bit more ambiguous. The singer tells the other person not to look out for them, which could suggest that they are cutting ties with them or trying to distance themselves in some way. However, they also express love for the other person and a desire to hold onto them forever. It's possible that the song is exploring the tensions and contradictions in a complicated relationship, where both parties want different things but are still emotionally invested in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
hey man whats your problem
What's the issue you have with me?
don't you know that I don't belong to you
You can't control or possess me.
it's hard and hard enough
It's already difficult as it is.
to keep it up when everything is so new
To maintain stability amidst significant changes.
I'm not trying to forget you
I'm not purposefully ignoring you.
I just like to be alone
I value my personal space and independence.
come and give me the space I need
Please respect my boundaries.
and you may and you may and you may find that were alright
You might see that our relationship can withstand this separation.
I'm not trying to forget you
Once again, I'm not attempting to neglect you.
I just like to be my own
I prefer working on my own sometimes.
come and give me the space I need
Let me have some breathing room.
and you may and you may and you may find that we're alright
Perhaps you'll realize that we'll still be okay despite being apart at times.
I mean no offense to you
I don't intend to insult or hurt you.
but grow up
Act more maturely.
cant you just grow up?
Is it too much to ask for you to mature a bit?
when are you going to give it your own go?
When will you take initiative and try to take control of your own life?
give it your own go
Try to do things your way.
I know I'm being way too hard
I understand that I may be excessively tough.
but I know that I'm trying
I'm still making an effort.
I know myself
I have a good understanding of my own character.
and I know what I want to do
I have a clear idea of what I want to achieve.
I'm doing my best
I'm trying my hardest.
and I want to know
I'm curious about something.
is it good for you?
Is this beneficial to you as well?
you give me trouble
You sometimes cause me grief or problems.
you give me everything that you've got
You try your best to support me.
I'll show you that whats right for you me isn't for you
I'll demonstrate that our needs might differ.
don't look out for me
Don't try to excessively protect me.
who are you to tell me how
What makes you qualified to dictate to me?
when you've problems of your own
You have your own issues to deal with.
I do love you and
I still care about you, even though we may clash at times.
I want to hold on to you for always
I desire for us to remain together indefinitely.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.