VANISH
Giveon Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You said you heard me and you wish I would vanish
Okay, you love me, baby, I speak your language

Sayin' things you don't mean
To someone that means the world to you
You see what I mean?
Sayin' things you don't mean
To someone that means the world to you

You see what I mean?

You said you heard me and you wish I would vanish
Okay, you love me, baby I speak your language

Sayin' things you don't mean
To the one that means the world to you
You see what I mean?

I say, "I hate you, too, and I wish you would vanish"
But, babe, I love you and I think you understand it

Sayin' things I don't mean
To the one that means the world to me
You see what I mean?
Sayin' things I don't mean
Girl, you mean the world to me, yes, you do, ooh

I, I know
I'm sorry
I can be a hypocrite
I got stuff to work on
You got stuff to work on

But, we're gonna, we're gonna make it work
I love you

Overall Meaning

In the song VANISH, Giveon sings about the complexities of a relationship and the negative impact that insincere words and actions can have on it. The opening lines describe a situation where the person speaking has expressed a desire for the other person to disappear, but then immediately contradicts themselves by declaring their love and ability to communicate effectively with their partner. The chorus highlights the irony of saying things that one does not mean, especially when it comes to someone who holds a significant place in their life.

The second verse suggests that the singer is equally guilty of using words carelessly, as they admit to having told their partner that they hate them too, even though they love them. The singer acknowledges that they are flawed and need to work on themselves, as does their partner. However, they are both committed to making their relationship work despite their imperfections, and the song ends on a hopeful note with the reaffirmation of love.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you heard me and you wish I would vanish
You claimed to have heard me, and now you want me gone

Okay, you love me, baby, I speak your language
Despite wanting me gone, you profess love to me and I understand you

Sayin' things you don't mean
Speaking insincerely

To someone that means the world to you
To the one who holds a special place in your life

You see what I mean?
Do you comprehend?

I say, "I hate you, too, and I wish you would vanish"
I respond with similar insincerity, wanting you to disappear

But, babe, I love you and I think you understand it
Despite my negative words, my genuine love for you remains and I believe you know it

Sayin' things I don't mean
Uttering disingenuously

To the one that means the world to me
To the one who is of utmost importance to me

You see what I mean?
Do you grasp my message?

I, I know
I understand

I'm sorry
I apologize

I can be a hypocrite
I sometimes act contradictory to my own beliefs

I got stuff to work on
I have personal growth to achieve

You got stuff to work on
You have personal growth to achieve

But, we're gonna, we're gonna make it work
Despite our issues, we will overcome and thrive

I love you
I have a deep affection for you

Writer(s): Berkli Music, Giveon Evans, Kelsey Gonzalez, Sevn Thomas

Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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