“You Wanted More” describes the painful realization that a relationship failed because one partner’s demands and expectations exceeded the other’s capacity to fulfill them, leading to resentment and the ultimate dissolution of the love that once existed.
The song reflects on the bitterness that arises when love becomes a burden.
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The lyrics paint a picture of love initially perceived as “tragic” and “bold,” yet ultimately turning sour.
The repeated assertions about love (“Love is hard, love is strong,” “Love is color, love is loud”) are juxtaposed with the speaker’s growing disillusionment: “I don’t know when I got bitter, But love is surely better when it’s gone”.
The core of the song lies in the chorus, where the phrase “You wanted more” is repeated, emphasizing the insatiable desires of the other partner.
The speaker felt overwhelmed, unable to provide what was demanded (“More than I could give, More than I could handle”).
The bridge, “I got to pick me up when I am down / I got to get my feet back on the ground,” signifies the speaker’s resolve to recover and move on from the failed relationship.
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