This song is about a relationship in which each time he would try to go out with this girl or tell her how he felt she would avoid him or just go around him. He was done with her playing with his emotions or being cruel to him.
[Verse 1]
I ain't gonna lie
You been on my mind
I know that it's gonna take some getting used to
And I ain't gonna front
Thought you were the one
Never would've guessed that you would fall through
Baby, 'cause
[Pre-Chorus]
Each time I tried, girl, you made an excuse
Just tryna avoid it and hidin' the truth
See you would rather run away from it
I just wanted you to say something
Still can't believe you'd do me
Like this
[Chorus]
How can you (take him to)
All the places I used to take (you to)?
I thought you were (someone else)
Instead you leave me hanging alone (by myself)
I never thought I'd see the day that you'd be so cruel
[Verse 2]
Why you playing games?
Wish it was the same
Probably never gonna be what it used to
But I ain't gonna stress
When there's nothin' left
You gon' up and leave actin' all brand new
Lady, 'cause
[Pre-Chorus]
Each time I tried, girl, you made an excuse
Just tryna avoid it and hidin' the truth
See you would rather run away from it
I just wanted you to say something
Still can't believe you'd do me
Like this
[Chorus]
How can you (take him to)
All the places I used to take (you to)
I thought you were (someone else)
Instead you leave me hanging alone (by myself)
I never thought I'd see the day that you'd be so cruel
[Bridge]
And I don't wanna make things complicated
Gotta let you know all of this time I can't get back from you
I'm someone you'll just get over again
I'm trying hard to move on but
[Outro]
How can you (take him to)
All the places I used to take (you to)?
I thought you were (someone else)
Instead you leave me hanging alone (by myself)
How can you (take him to) (girl, how can you take him to)
All the places I used to take (you to)?
(I thought you were the one for me) I thought you were (someone else) (instead you leave me all alone)
Instead you leave me hanging alone (by myself)
I never thought I'd see the day that you'd be so cruel
Cruel was written by Jeff Bernat.
Cruel was produced by Tim Atlas & Jesse Barrera.
Jeff Bernat released Cruel on Thu Feb 14 2019.