​meant to be Lyrics – bbno$

[Verse 1]
In this opening verse, bbno$ conveys the initial frustrations and misunderstandings in the relationship. He describes how his love and emotional availability were met with a lack of commitment and reciprocity. The artist points out how his partner’s career demands prevented them from being truly present, resulting in a relationship where his needs and emotional appeals went unheard. This opening verse sets the stage for bbno$'s realization that, despite his efforts, his partner's priorities lay elsewhere, leaving him feeling unfulfilled.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, bbno$ delves into the time and emotional investment lost in the relationship. He reflects on the twenty thousand hours he spent, which now feel wasted. This line emphasizes his efforts and dedication, now discarded as he chooses to remove all reminders of the relationship. His tone is both apologetic and resolved, with an understanding that the relationship, although painful, provided him with the closure to move on. The refrain "if it's meant to be, it's meant to be" captures his resignation to fate.

[Chorus]
The chorus highlights the painful reality of a relationship that was doomed by bad timing. bbno$ laments the mismatch between them, noting how he was flawed, yet his partner’s actions hurt him more. This repetition of the line "we just ain't meant to be" signals his acceptance of their incompatibility. bbno$ acknowledges his missteps but reflects on how his partner’s actions ultimately created an emotional rift that couldn’t be bridged, underscoring a sense of closure with the finality of goodbye.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, bbno$ speaks to his exhaustive efforts, recounting how he invested his love, trust, and affection in the relationship. Despite this, his partner’s need for attention and their mismatched priorities caused friction. The presence of a "stalker" complicates matters further, representing the negative impact of their relationship’s fallout. This line shows how his partner’s unresolved past and external influences affected his own mental peace, adding to his realization that the relationship could not continue healthily.

[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus echoes the sentiments of the first, reinforcing bbno$'s sense of loss and catharsis. Deleting their shared memories is a symbolic act of moving on, while the line "you broke my heart and it’s alright" signifies his growth and acceptance. He thanks his ex for inspiring the song, showing a sense of gratitude amidst the heartbreak, acknowledging that the experience allowed him to express himself vulnerably.

[Chorus]
The repeated chorus emphasizes the inevitability of their separation and the painful recognition of their incompatibility. bbno$ reiterates how their relationship, though cherished, was ultimately flawed beyond repair. His repeated assertion that they "just ain't meant to be" solidifies his acceptance of their fate, capturing the enduring pain alongside the bittersweet resolve to move on.

[Outro]
In the outro, bbno$ reaches a quiet acceptance, acknowledging that the relationship ended as it had to. This closing line is reflective and resigned, showing his readiness to let go without resentment. The repetition underscores the finality of his decision, capturing the solemn realization that, while their connection was meaningful, it simply couldn’t last.