Story Behind The Song
This is a story about a girl friend of mine who's been in a bad relationship for many years and has been going around in circles without much hope of a happy ending. During the verses, this song is trying to gently, sometimes sarcastically reason with her, and show her what she's doing, how long she's been doing it, and trying to let her know that hope doesn't seem very iminent. In the chorus, I get stronger with my message and try to drill home that whilst I love my friend dearly, I'm sick of seeing her go round and round in circles in misery, and that she needs to make a change. It's about love between a platonic friendship between two women.
Song Description
The vocals on this are super airy and dreamy. The melodie during the verse floats effortlessly atop a fat groove. The verses offer contemplation and reflection. The chorus comes in super rocking and the hooky chorus is super fat with harmonys and backing vocals.
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Worried |
Subject |
Encouragement, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Sade, Erykah Badu |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(Verse)
Another night, it?s dark where you are, you?re sad and trapped again
Daylight fooled you; you think the night just went away?
Another year, just goes by you, I wish I could show you the way
But if I knew, and if I told you, would you even take in a word I had to say
(Chorus)
Hey you know I love you girl
Hey you know I care for you girl
I?m in your corner cheer you on
But move your ass it?s been too long
Hey you know I love you girl
Hey you know I care for you girl
You?re like a sister keep me strong,
While your life keeps plugging on
(Verse)
Now take your time, there?s only one life to live
You?re obligated now, so much for you to give
Tragic circles, so hard to find an out
I wish I could help you, would it help if I scream and shout
(Bridge)
And I won?t blame you; I won?t blame you if you never leave,
With the life girl you have led, this is like a days reprieve
And I, I will love you, girl I?m proud of you for who you are
Hey girl miss matre you, you?re a kids lucky star
Chorus x 2
Chorus x 2 + ?he?s a troubled man? repeating over chorus
(outro)
Waisting your life on a troubled man
Spending your time on a wretched plan
Taking the abuse he gives to you, after all that you?ve been through
Waisting your life on a troubled man
Spending your time on a wretched plan
Taking the abuse he gives to you, after all that you?ve been through