Story Behind The Song
It's about someone in my life who could have been a great encourager, but chose to make me feel invisible instead.
Song Description
It's about exposing underhanded comments meant to tear you down and setting boundaries.It's not about being a victim, but seeing that this person beats you down because they beat themself down.
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Annoyed, Moving |
Subject |
Freedom, Courage |
| Similar Artists |
Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
1
Don't tell me I'm no good,
I won't hear it.
you tear me down,it builds you up, that's pathetic.
Your words can sting, I can't deny;
and wouldn't you just love to see
the affliction that you cause
when you twist your knife in me?
chorus:
oh, love yourself.
cause when you love yourself,
then you can love me
you've been hurt so many times before;
but baby, dont you know I'm walkin' out the door?
tho' i love you so, I want you to know. I won't be around for you to put me down. I'm gonna leave.
2
Do you think you're bein' clever? you're not that smart.
I use control, so you won't know...the tears in my heart.
I know that sadist side of you, and how you love your misery. but I've got love to overpower.
so from your prison, I will break free.
I will, I will break free.
chorus