Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Tell me what I'll never be
Make me feel broken
And tell me what I should believe
I didn't know it was broken
And I'm gunnin' for you,
I'm gunnin' for you.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
I hate the way you look at me,
As if I was broken
And the perfection of my frailty
Has been questioned and broken
And I'm gunnin' for you,
I'm gunnin' for you.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
And I feel like I'm fine today
I feel like I'm ready take this on
And I'll fight you to the grave for it
I'll never let you take a part of me with you
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
The perfection of my frailty
Has been questioned and broken.
Make me feel broken
And tell me what I should believe
I didn't know it was broken
And I'm gunnin' for you,
I'm gunnin' for you.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
I hate the way you look at me,
As if I was broken
And the perfection of my frailty
Has been questioned and broken
And I'm gunnin' for you,
I'm gunnin' for you.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
And I feel like I'm fine today
I feel like I'm ready take this on
And I'll fight you to the grave for it
I'll never let you take a part of me with you
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
And I will wait,
I'll write another letter to myself
And I will find out,
That morning comes faster alone.
The perfection of my frailty
Has been questioned and broken.
Lyrics submitted by 6hearta6gram6
Gunnin' Lyrics as written by Dave Rosin Christian Robert Crippin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
In the first verse, it's "show me", not "tell me". Just wanted to point that out. The song is awesome.
"gunnin' for you" what does that mean? i'm stupid.
"gunnin' for you" what does that mean? i'm stupid.
i think 'gunning' means after or something similar.
I used to like this song a lot. Before "the new band" completely butchered it, rewrote the lyrics, cut the ending. And hey, "broken" rhymes with "broken"! look at that, never would have thought! I wonder how long it took them to come up with that one.
This song made me cry. Its about being alone
the old band rocked so much more but this aint that bad
omg i love this song so freaking much. it's sorta sad, but i just love the voice in it. i personally find that the new version is better than the old.
yes but what does it all mean!?
I love the acoustic version! The other one is butchered. I think the song's about being alone and him looking at the pros and cons of it. I find it sad. Beautiful lyrics though.