Kelly Clarkson - You Love Me Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
From the album Stronger (2011), You Love Me was written by Kelly Clarkson, Josh Abraham, Oliver Goldstein, and Bonnie McKee. The song delves into the emotional turmoil of realizing that love from someone close was never genuine, carrying themes of betrayal and self-worth. Clarkson’s powerful vocals bring out a mixture of pain and resilience, as she ultimately finds strength in letting go and prioritizing herself.
Song lyrics
Thick skin, soft touch
Heart of gold but it's na-na-na-not enough
Forgiving arms, the higher road
Working hard but it's na-na-na-not enough
You said I'm not good enough, I'm not good enough
But what you really mean is you're not good enough, you're not good enough
You can't deliver so you turn it around
You didn't let me down
You didn't tear me apart
You just opened my eyes
While breaking my heart
You didn't do it for me
I'm not as dumb as you think
You just made me cry
While claiming that you love me
You love me, you love me
You said you loved me but that
I'm not good enough, I'm not good enough
Strong hold, a fun ride
But roller-coasters are just na-na-na-not enough
I keep it in, you wear me out
This kind of love is na-na-na-not enough
Said I'm just a sinking ship, I'm just a sinking ship
But what that really means
Is you can't handle this, you can't handle this
You couldn't win so you turn it around
You didn't let me down
You didn't tear me apart
You just opened my eyes
While breaking my heart
You didn't do it for me
I'm not as dumb as you think
You just made me cry
While claiming that you love me
You love me, you love me
You said you loved me but that
I'm not good enough, I'm not good enough
Your love (Your love) feels different
It's like a blow to the head with your compliments
Your love (Your love) hurts deeper
Like a brick in the sea and I'm drowning with it
You didn't let me down
You didn't tear me apart
You just opened my eyes
While breaking my heart
You didn't do it for me
I'm not as dumb as you think
You just made me cry
While claiming that you love me
You love me, you love me
You said you loved me but that
I'm not good enough, I'm not good enough
So understand that it means nothing when you say you love me
You love me, you love me
When you say you love me
When you say you love me
You love me, you love me
You didn't let me down
You didn't tear me apart
You just opened my eyes
While breaking my heart
You didn't do it for me
I'm not as dumb as you think
You just made me cry
While claiming that you love me
You love me, you love me
You know the truth is that
You're not good enough, you're not good enough