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”
Sometimes I don't think I deserve you
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
Breakfast in the mornin', laughing over pancakes
Smell the coffee burnin', forget all of the mistakes that we made
On a Tuesday when you mentioned that she called you?
Now, why you gotta go and do that?
It wasn't necessary
You run your mouth when it's unnecessary
Maybe I'm too sensitive
And I find the truth scary
But we know what we have together is real special
Now why you wanna go and lose that, boy?
Can we pause for a moment before this commotion takes over?
I'm sorry, let's fix this
Sometimes we can't kick the habit of being dramatic
It's almost becoming a sickness
Sometimes I don't think I deserve you
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
Put me on the jury
I will take the blame here
Tell the judge I'm guilty of instilling you with fear
By tellin' you I'm leaving
When you know that I don't mean it
Now, why I gotta go and say that?
It's only temporary
Whenever we fight, it's only temporary
It's passive-agressive
When you say that you don't need me
But you know what we got together is real special
Now why you wanna go and lose that, boy?
Let's pause for a moment before this commotion takes over
I'm sorry, let's fix this
Sometimes we can't kick the habit of being dramatic
It's almost becoming a sickness
Sometimes I don't think I deserve you
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
Breakfast in the mornin', laughing over pancakes
Smell the coffee burnin', forget all of the mistakes that we made
On a Tuesday when you mentioned that she called you?
Now, why you gotta go and do that?
It wasn't necessary
You run your mouth when it's unnecessary
Maybe I'm too sensitive
And I find the truth scary
But we know what we have together is real special
Now why you wanna go and lose that, boy?
Can we pause for a moment before this commotion takes over?
I'm sorry, let's fix this
Sometimes we can't kick the habit of being dramatic
It's almost becoming a sickness
Sometimes I don't think I deserve you
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
Put me on the jury
I will take the blame here
Tell the judge I'm guilty of instilling you with fear
By tellin' you I'm leaving
When you know that I don't mean it
Now, why I gotta go and say that?
It's only temporary
Whenever we fight, it's only temporary
It's passive-agressive
When you say that you don't need me
But you know what we got together is real special
Now why you wanna go and lose that, boy?
Let's pause for a moment before this commotion takes over
I'm sorry, let's fix this
Sometimes we can't kick the habit of being dramatic
It's almost becoming a sickness
Sometimes I don't think I deserve you
So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you
But you know I do it all 'cause I love you
So, baby, tell me I'm the one that deserves you
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I, do I, yeah, ooh
Do we, do I, yeah, ooh
Do I?
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Deserve Lyrics as written by Julia Michaels Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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