Means I Care Lyrics – Tate McRae

Means I care Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro is just a catchy, repeated melody with “na-na-na” sounds, setting a light and upbeat tone for the song. It serves as a musical intro to draw listeners in before the lyrics begin.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer reflects on her behavior, admitting that she often says one thing but acts differently. She recognizes that she sometimes pushes people away or refuses to commit, even though deep down she might feel differently. She wants to express herself, but struggles with doing so in a healthy way, even when the other person is putting in effort.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer explains that the issues in the relationship aren’t caused by anything the other person did wrong. She acknowledges that she makes promises to change or do things but often fails to follow through. She admits to feeling something for the other person, but her instinct is to pull away instead of confronting her feelings.

[Chorus]
Here, the singer reveals that when she cuts someone off or pushes them away, it’s her way of showing care, even though it may seem harsh. She struggles with commitment and fears vulnerability, so her actions may appear confusing. She explains that it’s not what she wants, but it’s all she knows how to do in relationships. Her feelings are strong, but her behavior is driven by her own emotional patterns.

[Post-Chorus]
The singer repeatedly emphasizes that she likes the person a lot, using this repetition to show how much she cares, even if she finds it hard to express it in a healthy way.

[Verse 2]
The singer talks about how she doesn’t intentionally try to play hard to get, but her doubts and insecurities cause her to second-guess things. She’s afraid that the other person might be too good for her, which makes her hesitant and uncertain. She also admits that she struggles with expressing her feelings clearly.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this pre-chorus, she again says that the other person didn’t do anything wrong. She acknowledges her own actions and regrets stringing the other person along, as she knows it wasn’t fair. However, she admits that it’s something she’s been doing for a while.

[Chorus]
The singer repeats the idea that when she cuts someone off or pushes them away, it’s because of her complicated way of caring. She recognizes that her actions might seem confusing, but they come from her fear of opening up. She feels strongly about the person but struggles to show it in a consistent way.

[Bridge]
This bridge repeats the central theme of the song: cutting someone off or pushing them away is the singer’s way of showing that she cares. It emphasizes her internal conflict, where she knows her behavior is flawed but still feels it’s her way of protecting herself emotionally.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats once more, underlining the singer’s feelings of care that are expressed through her confusing actions. She still struggles with commitment and vulnerability, but she’s emotionally invested in the relationship, even if her actions don’t always make that clear.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus once again emphasizes the singer’s strong feelings for the person she’s singing about. The repetition shows how much she likes them, even if her actions sometimes suggest otherwise. It adds an emotional depth to her contradictory behavior, highlighting her internal conflict.