Strong Enough Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ndenial 

Cover art for Strong Enough lyrics by Sheryl Crow

I don't think there's a man out there strong enough to carry my baggage. If I were them I would run FAST! I want to be loved but as soon as a guy starts to express feelings for me I push him away. I'm crazy. This song is me. I hope I can get it together someday.

I know this comment over 5 years old but I think there are many women out there in a similar situation, so I maybe I can help a little bit. My opinion about that: Just try not pushing him back. Don't think you'll hurt him with your "baggage". Maybe he is the key to "reducing the baggage". Many men are happy to help women in difficult sitations. Of course there are some assholes who could make your sitation even worse but that's the exeption.

Maybe that's harder than I think. Anyway, beautiful song. I came here for...

I think that what you need is a man who wants you but shows you he doesn't need you (...that is if he actually needs you in the first place) and know how to. Yes you want to be loved (everyone does) but you seem to have never learned how to let love, open up to it and experience it (This might not be your own fault) There is a deep-seated fear of close intimacy inside you. So, this man must try his best to veil his intimate feelings for you while teaching you love. This will take a lot...

I think that what you need is a man who wants you but shows you he doesn't need you (...that is if he actually needs you in the first place) and knows how to. Yes you want to be loved (everyone does) but you seem to have never learned how to let love in, open up to it and experience it (This might not be your own fault.) There is a deep-seated fear of close intimacy inside you. So, this man must try his best to veil his intimate feelings for you while teaching you love. This will take a...