You’re Losing Me Lyrics (Meaning) – Taylor Swift
You're Losing Me Song Lyrics With Meaning
“You say I don’t understand
And I say I know you don’t
We thought a cure would come through in time
Now, I fear it won’t
Remember looking at this room
We loved it ’cause of the light
Now I just sit in the dark
And wonder if it’s time”
In this verse, the speaker and the person they’re addressing are having a conversation where they both express their lack of understanding for each other’s perspectives. They had hoped for a solution or improvement to their situation, but now they are losing hope.
“Do I throw out everything
We built or keep it?
I’m getting tired
Even for a phoenix
Always rising from the ashes
Mending all her gashes
You might just have dealt the final blow”
Here, the speaker contemplates whether to let go of everything they have built together or try to salvage it. They express exhaustion, comparing themselves to a phoenix that always rises from the ashes but now feels defeated. They suggest that the other person’s actions might have caused irreparable damage.
“Stop you’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
I can’t find a pulse
My heart won’t start anymore
For you
‘Cause you’re losing me”
The chorus emphasizes the speaker’s plea for the other person to stop losing them. They feel disconnected and their heart is no longer responsive. They attribute this loss to the actions or behaviors of the other person.
“Every morning I glared at you
With storms in my eyes
How can you say that
You love someone
You can’t tell is dying?”
In this verse, the speaker describes their emotions toward the other person, expressing anger and sadness through their gaze. They question how the other person can claim to love them when they can’t recognize their pain or struggle.
“And the air is thick
With loss and indecision
I know my pain is such an imposition
Now, you’re running down the hallway
And you know what they all say
You don’t know
What you got until it’s gone”
The speaker describes the atmosphere being filled with a sense of loss and uncertainty. They acknowledge that their pain may be burdensome to the other person. The other person is seen running away, and the speaker references the saying that one doesn’t realize the value of something until it’s gone.
“How long could we be a sad song
‘Til we were too far gone
To bring back to life?
I gave you all my best ME’s
My endless empathy”
In these lines, the speaker questions how long they could continue being trapped in sadness before reaching a point of no return. They reflect on their efforts to give their best self and show empathy in the relationship.
“And all I did was bleed as
I tried to be the bravest soldier
Fighting in only your army
Frontlines don’t you ignore me
I’m the best thing at this party
You’re losing me”
The speaker expresses the emotional toll they experienced while trying to be strong and fight for the relationship. They assert that they deserve acknowledgment and attention, and emphasize that the other person is losing them, which may imply losing a valuable partner or connection.
“You’re losing me
Stop.. You’re losing me
Stop.. You’re losing me
I can’t find a pulse
My heart won’t start anymore”
These lines repeat the plea for the other person to stop losing them. The speaker feels a lack of vitality and connection, as if their heart has stopped responding.
Overall, the song explores the deteriorating state of a relationship where the speaker feels unheard, unloved, and disconnected. They express their pain, frustration, and desire for the other person to recognize the consequences of their actions before it’s too late.
You're Losing Me Lyrics
You say I don’t understand
And I say I know you don’t
We thought a cure would
come through in time
Now, I fear it won’t
Remember looking at this room
We loved it ’cause of the light
Now I just sit in the dark
And wonder if it’s time
Do I throw out everything
We built or keep it?
I’m getting tired even for a phoenix
Always rising from the ashes
Mending all her gashes
You might just have dealt the final blow
Stop, You’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
I can’t find a pulse
My heart won’t start anymore
For you
‘Cause you’re losing me
Every morning I glared at you
With storms in my eyes
How can you say that
You love someone
You can’t tell is dying?
I sent you signals and
Bit my nails down to the quick
My face was gray
But you wouldn’t admit that we were sick
And the air is thick
With loss and indecision
I know my pain is such an imposition
Now, you’re running down the hallway
And you know what they all say
You don’t know
What you got until it’s gone
Stop, you’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
Stop, you’re losing me
I can’t find a pulse
My heart won’t start anymore
For you
‘Cause you’re losing me
‘Cause you’re losing me
Stop ’cause you’re losing me
My heart won’t start anymore
‘Cause you’re losing me
My heart won’t start anymore
‘Cause you’re losing me
How long could we be a sad song
‘Til we were too far gone
To bring back to life?
I gave you all my best ME’s
My endless empathy
And all I did was bleed as
I tried to be the bravest soldier
Fighting in only your army
Frontlines don’t you ignore me
I’m the best thing at this party
You’re losing me
And I wouldn’t marry me either
A pathological people pleaser
Who only wanted you to see her
And I’m fading thinking
Do something, babe say something..
Lose something, babe risk something
You’re losing me
Choose something, babe I got nothing..
To believe, Unless you’re choosing me
You’re losing me
Stop.. You’re losing me
Stop.. You’re losing me
I can’t find a pulse
My heart won’t start anymore
You're Losing Me Song Info:
Song: | You're Losing Me |
Album: | The Vault Album |
Singer(s): | Taylor Swift |
Musician(s): | Taylor Swift |
Lyricist(s): | Taylor Swift |
Label(©): | Taylor Swift |