One day you'll come into my world and say it all
You say we'll be together even when you're lost
One day you'll say these words
I thought you'll never say
You say we're better off together in our bed

I want you here with me
Like how I pictured it
So I don't have to keep imagining

Come on, jump out at me
Come on, bring everything
Is it too much to ask for something great?

The script was written and I could not change a thing
I want to rip it all to shreds and start again
One day I'll come into your world and get it right
I'll say we're better off together here tonight

I want you here with me
Like how I pictured it
So I don't have to keep imagining

Come on, jump out at me
Come on, bring everything
Is it too much to ask for something great?

I want you here with me
Like how I pictured it
So I don't have to keep imagining

Come on, jump out at me
Come on, bring everything
Is it too much to ask for something great?

I want you here with me
Like how I pictured it
Is it too much to ask for something great?

You're all I want
So much it's hurting
You're all I want
So much it's hurting


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Something Great Lyrics as written by Gary Lightbody Garrett Lee

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    My Interpretation

    Great to be the first comment :)

    Notice the fact Harry wrote this song. With everything he's been through with relationships, you can see how deep these lyrics are. With the rumors and about not finding a real girlfriend, it's beautiful and relatable. I cry while listening to this song because it's true. Truly one of my top favorite songs.

    "One day you'll come into my world and say it all/You say we'll be together even when you're lost" she'll come into his life and they'll be close and fight for the relationship.

    "One day you'll say these words I thought but never said/You say we're better off together in our bed" saying I love you and being safe together and away from public eye.

    "I want you here with me, Like how I pictured it, So I don't have to keep imagining/Come on, jump out at me/Come on, bring everything/Is it too much to ask for something great?" emotional chorus. The first part about how he pictures finally being with someone. The second part is mainly just awaiting for his 'something great', his girl to take him away from his heartache.

    "One day I'll come into your world and get it right/I'll say we're better off together here tonight" he doesn't want the public ruining a good relationship that he's trying to perfect. Bonus for the fact he sings this part.

    "You're all I want, So much it's hurting" Louis' beautiful vocals. No Larry. NO. It's saying she's what he's been waiting for and he needs her in his life.

    CheyElizabethon December 15, 2013   Link

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