Crave
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Been a couple months since I told you, "Hit the road"
You're a stranger now, but that's how it always goes
Remember when you told me it was me and you for life?
I tried to forget 'cause that was my favorite night
I'd be lying to say I don't miss you
But you know I got some damn pride issues

You thought it was cute playing all your stupid games
Then I went and showed you I can be insane
Without any warning, I went 'head and cut you off
So I don't get why I still think 'bout you and I
I'd be lying to say I don't miss you
But you know I got some damn pride issues

I don't wanna say it out loud
But all I really want is you right now
Miss the way you'd play with my hair
Guess I'm just scared that you don't care
Never thought I'd find myself here
But if I'm keeping you true, baby, I crave you

I put on a front, make it look like I don't care
In reality, I feel you, see you everywhere
Wonder if you ever sit and wonder about me?
Tell me, does it kill you, everything that we could be?
I'd be lying to say I don't miss you
But you know I got some damn pride issues

Been a couple months since I told you, "Hit the road"
You're a stranger now, but that's how it always goes
Remember when you told me it was me and you for life?
I tried to forget 'cause that was my favorite night
I'd be lying to say I don't miss you
But you know I got some damn pride issues

I don't wanna say it out loud
But all I really want is you right now
Miss the way you'd play with my hair
Guess I'm just scared that you don't care
Never thought I'd find myself here
But if I'm keeping you true, baby, I crave you

This is hard to say
Maybe I made a mistake
When I let you go
Didn't know I'd feel so low
Now I miss your touch so much
This is hard to say
Maybe I made a mistake
When I let you go
Didn't know I'd feel so low
Now I miss your touch so much

I don't wanna say it out loud
But all I really want is you right now
Miss the way you'd play with my hair
Guess I'm just scared that you don't care
Never thought I'd find myself here
But if I'm keeping you true, baby, I crave you (baby, I crave you)





Baby, I crave you

Overall Meaning

The song "Crave" by Ruth B. tells the story of a couple who have recently ended their relationship due to issues with pride, but the singer can't help but still have feelings for the person. The song is written in a conversational manner, as though the singer is speaking directly to the person they miss. The first verse starts with the singer admitting that it's been a few months since they told the other person to leave, but they still miss them. They then reminisce about a time when the other person promised they would be together for life. The singer continues to admit that they miss the person but they have "damn pride issues," suggesting that they might struggle to admit their true feelings.


In the second verse, the singer talks about how they tried to prove to the other person that they could be just as crazy as them, but still ended up cutting them off. Despite this decision, they still can't stop thinking about the other person. Towards the end of the song, the singer becomes more vulnerable with their feelings, admitting that all they really want is the other person back in their life. Ruth B. sings "Maybe I made a mistake, When I let you go, Didn't know I'd feel so low, Now I miss your touch so much."


Overall, "Crave" is a relatable and emotional song about missing someone despite ending a relationship with them. The conversational style of the lyrics and Ruth B.'s emotive voice make the song a memorable and impactful listen.


Line by Line Meaning

Been a couple months since I told you, "Hit the road"
It has been a while since I asked you to leave.


You're a stranger now, but that's how it always goes
Now, you are a stranger, and things have ended as they typically do.


Remember when you told me it was me and you for life?
I remember when you promised that it was me and you forever.


I tried to forget 'cause that was my favorite night
I attempted to forget since that night when you said that is my favorite.


I'd be lying to say I don't miss you
It would not be truthful if I said I did not miss you.


But you know I got some damn pride issues
However, you understand that my stubbornness has an impact.


You thought it was cute playing all your stupid games
You believed that it was amusing to play your foolish games.


Then I went and showed you I can be insane
But then I proved to you that I'm capable of craziness.


Without any warning, I went 'head and cut you off
I broke all ties with you unexpectedly.


So I don't get why I still think 'bout you and I
I don't understand why I still think about what we had.


I don't wanna say it out loud
I don't want to say it, but...


But all I really want is you right now
All I truly desire right now is you.


Miss the way you'd play with my hair
I miss the way you would play with my hair.


Guess I'm just scared that you don't care
I think I'm only afraid that you don't care about me.


Never thought I'd find myself here
I never believed I'd find myself in this situation.


But if I'm keeping you true, baby, I crave you
But if I'm being honest, I genuinely crave you.


I put on a front, make it look like I don't care
I pretend and act like I don't care about you.


In reality, I feel you, see you everywhere
In reality, I sense and see you everywhere around me.


Wonder if you ever sit and wonder about me?
I often ask myself if you ever think about me like I do.


Tell me, does it kill you, everything that we could be?
Does it hurt you to think about what we could have been?


This is hard to say
This is difficult to say.


Maybe I made a mistake
Perhaps I made an error.


When I let you go
When I allowed you to leave my life.


Didn't know I'd feel so low
I had no idea I'd feel this down.


Now I miss your touch so much
Now, I miss your touch immensely.


Baby, I crave you
Baby, I have an intense desire for you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dernst II Emile, Ruth Berhe

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Love Yrs

I don't get how this
beautiful talented young lady is
so underrated!.... Honestly, she deserves a lot more recognition....
She,has a very beautiful soft unique singing voice... And she writes her own lyrics to her songs, which some people like myself can relate to her music...
I really wish Ruth nothing but the best <3

Xxxx_Spillcheer_ xxxX

Yeah I agree she is soooo pretty and talented but no one cares 💀😭

anna heartbreaker

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Lysz Simmons

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Let it be 13

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Alexander Bruno

SHE DESERVES A GRAMMY

Stephanie Elvira

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Olivia

We need a acoustic version asap 😍

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