Lauryn Hill - X-Factor

We all must break free from the things that weigh us down.

This song is about an unhealthy relationship between two indecisive people. In the first three stanzas, she describes their relationship and how confused she feels about his feelings for her. By the fourth stanza, she realizes she must leave or keep getting hurt.

Sometimes in life, something doesn't work out, but there is always a better opportunity around the corner. Sure, it will be a struggle to let go of the old familiar thing. But in the end, it is much better for yourself to let go of what is hurting you even if it means so much to you -- whether it is a job, an addiction, a friendship, or a relationship.



Lauryn Hill - X-Factor

It could all be so simple
But you'd rather make it hard
Loving you is like a battle
And we both end up with scars
Tell me, who I have to be
To get some reciprocity
No one loves you more than me
And no one ever will


Is this just a silly game
That forces you to act this way
Forces you to scream my name
Then pretend that you can't stay
Tell me, who I have to be
To get some reciprocity
No one loves you more than me
And no one ever will


{Hook} No matter how I think we grow
You always seem to let me know
It ain't workin',
It ain't workin'
And when I try to walk away
You'd hurt yourself to make me stay
This is crazy,
this is crazy


I keep letting you back in
How can I explain myself
As painful as this thing has been
I just can't be with no one else
See I know what we got to do
You let go and I'll let go
Cause no ones hurt me more than you
And no one ever will


No matter how I think we grow
You always seem to let me know
It ain't workin',
It ain't workin'
And when I try to walk away
You'd hurt yourself to make me stay
This is crazy,
this is crazy


Care for me, care for me
I know you care for me
There for me, there for me
Said you'd be there for me
Cry for me, cry for me
You said you'd die for me
Give to me, give to me
Why won't you live for me
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