This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
No, you're not really that small
I just said it so I'd hurt you
I know I said that I'd call
But I never said when, mmm
Always holding over your head
Everything we've been through
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not, oh, oh
So can I cut you some slack?
Get all that weight off your back? Oh, oh
Lift the tension in the air
That I put there, that I put there
So, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
No, I don't have to go home
I just love to make you anxious, huh
I always ruin good things
Like that time with your friends
And I'm probably ruining something now
And I can't believe you're staying
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not (but I'm not)
Yeah
So can I help you relax?
Get all that weight off your back? Oh, oh
Eliminate the unfair
That I put there, that I put there
Oh, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
And if it ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough for you (uh-uh)
The hurt is so deep, it's making you think things that aren't true (uh-uh)
Well, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
I could apologize but that's not my style
I could just write it out, but that takes some time
So let me communicate the only way that I know how
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not
But I'm not, so (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
And if it ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough for you (uh-uh)
The hurt is so deep it's making you think things that aren't true (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
I just said it so I'd hurt you
I know I said that I'd call
But I never said when, mmm
Always holding over your head
Everything we've been through
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not, oh, oh
So can I cut you some slack?
Get all that weight off your back? Oh, oh
Lift the tension in the air
That I put there, that I put there
So, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
No, I don't have to go home
I just love to make you anxious, huh
I always ruin good things
Like that time with your friends
And I'm probably ruining something now
And I can't believe you're staying
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not (but I'm not)
Yeah
So can I help you relax?
Get all that weight off your back? Oh, oh
Eliminate the unfair
That I put there, that I put there
Oh, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
And if it ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough for you (uh-uh)
The hurt is so deep, it's making you think things that aren't true (uh-uh)
Well, let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
I could apologize but that's not my style
I could just write it out, but that takes some time
So let me communicate the only way that I know how
I wish I could be that tender, stable girl
That you want, but I'm not
But I'm not, so (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
And if it ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough, ain't enough for you (uh-uh)
The hurt is so deep it's making you think things that aren't true (uh-uh)
Let me make it up, make it up, make it up, make it up to you (uh-uh)
However, whenever, whatever you want me to
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Make It Up to You Lyrics as written by Justin Tranter Julia Michaels
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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