What You Heard | Sonder Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

What You Heard
Sonder Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Fuck your mind up, waste time
I'm prone to that, do it all the time
Keep your guard up or wait in line
You don't need me, please believe me
This ain't easy, you know I've been feindin'
Let me unleash my demons on you

What's the word? Tell me what you've heard

Don't tell me what to do, just tell me when it hurts
When I get you to myself, it's murder
What's the word? Tell me what you've heard
Don't tell me what to do, just tell me when it hurts
When I get you to myself, it's murder

What you mean, you and me? I'm here all by myself
You around, she's around, just be polite and not leave her out
What the fuck you call this? Hopeless, not romantic
I ain't got no kids, so don't be so childish
You be wildin', I be wildin', too
But not like you, shit, maybe a little like you
Maybe we ain't so different, maybe I be trippin', too

What's the word? Tell me what you've heard
Don't tell me what to do, just tell me when it hurts
When I get you to myself, it's murder
What's the word? Tell me what you've heard
Don't tell me what to do, just tell me when it hurts
When I get you to myself, it's murder

You ain't gotta worry
Bout a thing, bout a thing

You ain't gotta worry
Bout a thing, bout a thing

If he was a winner
Girl, you wouldn't have to worry 'bout a damn thing
If I was up in it, shit, I bet a pound that I'd put it down
Make you forget that you was ever with him
And I hate talking 'bout my stroke game
But girl, I'm giving you the whole thing
I could put like 25 on your finger, five for your shades
So you can't see these other niggas
They won't call you again, that's enough
I could see you're wasting time
Would you pay it out to me? You're in the wrong hands

I just want to clock in, night and day, I'll stay
I'll be more open if you keep it open


Overall Meaning

The song "What You Heard" by Sonder delves deep into the complexities of modern relationships and the struggles that individuals go through in order to maintain them. The first verse talks about how the singer often messes with their own mind and wastes time, indicating a tendency towards self-sabotage. The next line tells the listener to keep their guard up or wait in line, indicating that they aren't particularly needed. The singer also acknowledges that it's not easy to be in a relationship with them, and they have some personal demons that they may unleash on the other person. The chorus is a repeated question asking what the word is and what has been heard, with the singer mentioning that they don't want to be instructed but would like to be informed about when things hurt. The chorus also suggests that when the person is alone with the singer, it's like murder, indicating a powerful chemistry between the two.


The second verse expresses confusion and uncertainty about the relationship, with the singer asking what the listener means by "you and me", as they are alone. There is another person around, who the singer asks to not be left out, perhaps suggesting a third party in the relationship. The singer describes the situation as hopeless and not romantic, and clarifies that they don't have any children, so there is no need to be childish. The verse acknowledges that the singer and the listener are both inclined towards wildness, but the singer is not as wild as the listener, and perhaps is trying to find common ground. The chorus repeats, suggesting that the question of what is being heard and what the word is remains unresolved.


The final verse is the singer's attempt to convince the listener that they are the better option. The singer speaks about not wanting the listener to worry and indicates that if they were with the singer, they wouldn't have to. The singer expresses confidence in their sexual ability and describes how they could make the listener forget about their current partner. The verse speaks about the singer's desire to be with the listener, and the chorus repeats the question about what is being heard and what the word is.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck your mind up, waste time
I often mess with my own thoughts and waste my precious time


I'm prone to that, do it all the time
I am inclined to indulge in such activities quite often


Keep your guard up or wait in line
You might want to be cautious or wait for your turn to avoid any harm


You don't need me, please believe me
You can do fine on your own and do not necessarily need me to succeed


This ain't easy, you know I've been feindin'
I admit that it is not simple, and I have been struggling with it


Let me unleash my demons on you
Allow me to confront my inner demons with you


What's the word? Tell me what you've heard
Do you have any rumors or gossip to share with me?


Don't tell me what to do, just tell me when it hurts
I do not want suggestions, only the truth that hurts


When I get you to myself, it's murder
I can make the most of my alone time with you and have a great time


You ain't gotta worry Bout a thing, bout a thing
You need not fret or stress about anything


If he was a winner Girl, you wouldn't have to worry 'bout a damn thing If I was up in it, shit, I bet a pound that I'd put it down Make you forget that you was ever with him
If you had a suitable partner, you would not have to worry. But if you were with me, I could make you forget all about him with my skills.


And I hate talking 'bout my stroke game But girl, I'm giving you the whole thing I could put like 25 on your finger, five for your shades So you can't see these other niggas
I do not like bragging about my sexual prowess, but you will get to experience it firsthand. Plus, I can even buy you expensive accessories to keep other men away.


They won't call you again, that's enough I could see you're wasting time Would you pay it out to me? You're in the wrong hands
I can make sure that those who do not deserve you do not bother you again. I can see that you are wasting your time, perhaps you should redirect it towards me instead. You might be with the wrong person right now.


I just want to clock in, night and day, I'll stay I'll be more open if you keep it open
I just want to invest my time and effort in this relationship. I promise to be more honest and open if you are the same way with me.


Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlos Daniel Munoz, Christopher Brent Wood, David Camilo Patino, Ndisale Atupele

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