Story Behind The Song
I was dating someone who fell deeply in love with me when I was in no place to reciprocate. I truly cared for this person, and felt that it was the best thing to do to send a warning.
Song Description
This song was written as a warning to someone I felt was going to get hurt by loving me. I had nothing to give - and felt like writing was the only way to truly express it.
| Song Length |
4:14 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
General, Bad Love |
| Similar Artists |
Suzanne Vega, Fiona Apple |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Your Only Warning:
See me, I'm talking, singing you this song.
Heed me, I'm walking, I'm leading you along.
Hear me, I'm shouting, can't you hear a word I say,
Feel me, I am touching you, I reach out then pull away.
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
Hold me, I'm hurting. I'm scared and shaking now.
Answer me, I'd like to give, but I don't know how.
Believe me, It's sacred, I speak truly from my soul.
Embrace me, cause I'm trembling and feeling out of control.
I told you from the start I had not much to give you.
And now with your broken heart I beg and plead you.
Catch me, I'm falling, see the darkness down below.
Watch me, as you see me turn, see me turn and walk out that door.
Save me, I'm drowning, I'm reaching out to you.
Forgive me, cause I've hurt you and I don't know what to do.
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
I told you from the start I had not much to give you.
And now with your broken heart I beg and plead you.
Repeat first verse