Hollyn - i feel bad for you Lyrics
Lyrics
I remember when you used to make me upset
Cried for hours sitting on my front steps
Tried to think of ways that we could make it work
We could make it work
Now I wake up in the morning, all I do is laugh
You can hit my phone up, but I ain't callin' back
We both know you're crazy, you keep tryna chase me
Ain't no point in that
'Cause I'm off the ground, higher up than I was when you were
Holdin' onto me, holdin' onto me
Yeah, you're probably listening, but let me make it clear, babe
This ain't no apology, no apologies
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
You said I could be the one after you changed me
Thought I wasn't good enough, but now I might be
Lookin' at you now, it's kinda funny
'Cause you still hit me up sayin' you want me, yeah
Now I wake up in the morning, all I do is laugh
You can hit my phone up, but I ain't callin' back
We both know you're crazy, you keep tryna chase me
Ain't no point in that
'Cause I'm off the ground, higher up than I was when you were
Holdin' onto me, holdin' onto me
Yeah, you're probably listening, but let me make it clear, babe
This ain't no apology, no apologies
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
No, don't wait for me
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
You can wave to me
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
No, don't wait for me
You can wave to me
You can wave
Now I wake up in the morning, all I do is laugh
You can hit my phone up, but I ain't callin' back
We both know you're crazy, you keep tryna chase me
Ain't no point in that
'Cause I'm off the ground, higher up than I was when you were
Holdin' onto me, holdin' onto me
Yeah, you're probably listening, but let me make it clear, babe
This ain't no apology, no apologies
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
Yeah, baby, you're toxic, nobody can stop it
I feel bad for you
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
No, don't wait for me
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
You can wave to me
Moving on, yeah, I'm gone
No, don't wait for me
You can wave to me
You can wave
You're so toxic
Baby, you're so toxic
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Hollyn - i feel bad for you (acoustic)
Meaning & Inspiration
Hollyn's "i feel bad for you," released in 2019 as part of her *bye, sad girl. - EP*, is a powerful declaration of freedom and self-worth after escaping a detrimental relationship. The song doesn't shy away from the pain of the past, opening with a recollection of tearful nights on the front steps, desperately trying to salvage a connection that was clearly broken. This initial vulnerability sets the stage for the profound transformation that follows. The narrative arc is one of moving from a place of deep distress to one of uncontainable joy, marked by waking up with laughter rather than dread. Hollyn’s refusal to answer the ex-partner’s calls signifies a definitive boundary, a clear indication that the old dynamic no longer holds power.
The core message of "i feel bad for you" is about recognizing and extricating oneself from toxic patterns and influences that hinder spiritual and emotional growth. The repeated assertion, "This ain't no apology," underscores the shift from seeking validation to asserting inherent value. The phrase "you're toxic, nobody can stop it" isn't an accusation meant to inflict more pain, but rather an observation from a place of peace and perspective, tinged with a genuine pity for the person caught in their own destructive cycles. This sentiment echoes the biblical understanding of sin and its grip on individuals, as seen in Romans 6:16, "Do you not know that if you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey—whether of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?" Hollyn's journey illustrates the freedom found when one chooses obedience to a higher, healthier path. The realization that she is now "off the ground, higher up" than when held back by the relationship speaks to the elevation that comes from aligning oneself with truth and love, a concept reminiscent of Isaiah 40:31: "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
The song critiques the manipulative tendencies often found in toxic relationships, where one partner might claim to have "changed" the other or deem them "not good enough." Hollyn’s triumphant realization that she "might be" good enough now, precisely because she has moved beyond that negative influence, is a testament to discovering one's inherent worth outside of another's flawed perception. This aligns with the biblical principle of God's unconditional love and acceptance, as Paul writes in Ephesians 2:10, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." The ex-partner's continued pursuit, even after causing so much hurt, highlights the often-unexamined patterns of behavior that can trap individuals in cycles of harm. Hollyn’s decision to “wave” from a distance signifies a gracious, yet firm, detachment, acknowledging the past without allowing it to dictate the future. This mature perspective, characterized by empathy for the one left behind while resolutely moving forward, reflects the wisdom found in Proverbs 15:1, which states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." The overall message is one of profound liberation, a celebration of breaking free from emotional bondage and embracing a life of newfound joy and elevated purpose, rooted in self-respect and a clear understanding of one's own value.