[Verse 1]
Have you ever
Have you ever felt like this before?
I could never
I could never walk you through this war
Could you ever, yeah
Could ever hold us in your hands?
I could never
I could never
[Pre-Chorus]
I've seen this, I've felt it
I've gave this all before
Darlin', I've been here, got lost
It's not something I ignore
If I could stay in this moment
With our hearts laid on the floor
Would you love me like I'm all that you adore?
[Chorus]
Hold me close, hold me safe
Show me all the messed up ways
It takes to be loved, it takes to be loved
And I'm givin' up my only hope on you now
Help me feel again somehow
What it takes to be loved?
What it takes to be loved?
[Verse 2]
Have you ever
Have you ever stood love in the face?
'Cause I could never
I could never take you to that place
Could you ever
Could you ever give all you to me?
I could never
I could never
[Pre-Chorus]
I've seen this, I've felt it
I've gave this all before
Darlin', I've been here, got lost
It's not something I ignore
If I could stay in this moment
With our hearts laid on the floor
Would you love me like I'm all that you adore?
[Chorus]
Hold me close, hold me safe
Show me all the messed up ways
It takes to be loved, it takes to be loved
And I'm givin' up my only hope on you now
Help me feel again somehow
What it takes to be loved?
What it takes to be loved?
[Outro]
And I'm givin' up my only hope on you now
Help me feel again somehow
What it takes to be loved?
What it takes to be loved?
messed up ways was written by Abi Ocia & Eddie Serafica.
messed up ways was produced by Eddie Serafica.
Abi Ocia released messed up ways on Fri Apr 25 2025.
The charming naivety of the guy’s ignorance to love and relationships led me to think about my own experiences. The song became a reflection on how chaotic and damaging a distorted version of love can be, serving as both a warning and a plea for something genuine and healing.
— via VERO Music