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Sometimes Lyrics

by Britney Spears

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Sometimes Lyrics

You tell me you're in love with me That you can't take your pretty eyes away from me It's not that I don't want to stay But everytime you come too close I move away I wanna believe in everything that you say Cuz it sounds so good But if you really want me, move it slow There's things about me you just have to know Chorus: Sometimes I run Sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night Baby all I need is time I don't wanna be so shy, uh-uh Everytime that I'm alone I wonder why Hope that you will wait for me You'll see that, you're the only one for me I wanna believe in everything that you say Ah cuz it sounds so good But if you really want me, move it slow There's things about me, you just have to know Chorus Just hang around and you'll see There's no where I'd rather be If you love me, trust in me The way that I trust in you Chorus (2 x's) All I really want is to hold you tight Be with you day and night

Meaning of Sometimes

“Sometimes” encapsulates the hesitant yearning of someone cautiously approaching a potentially deep connection. The lyrics portray a struggle between desire and fear, revealing a vulnerability rooted in past experiences. Britney Spears expresses a captivating attraction to this person, drawn in by their words yet wary of emotional closeness, constantly pulling back when things get too intense – “everytime you come too close I move away.” She desperately wants to believe in the love being offered, acknowledging its alluring sound, but simultaneously demands patience and measured progress, urging them to "move it slow." Despite her anxieties and moments of fear (“sometimes I’m scared of you”), the core desire remains: a profound longing for intimacy, trust, and a future where she can finally “hold you tight,” ultimately hoping this person will recognize their worth and remain steadfastly by her side.

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