The Hype Lyrics
In your dreams, was it perfect?
Did it feel real? Was it worth it?
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna go back to the place, so insecure
Was I not the girl you signed up for?
I know why you wanna talk
'Cause you only call me when I've done something extraordinary
[Chorus]
(Tell me, did you ever love me?)
Did you ever love me, did you ever love me?
Honestly, did I live up to the hype?
'Cause you held me, held me like a trophy
Then lеft the party when the magic diеd
Yeah, you
Gonna be sorry, and I'll be fine
Oh, tell me
Did I live up to the hype?
Did I live up to the hype?
[Verse 2]
In my dreams, you stuck around
You didn't leave when I let my guard down
I don't wanna go back to the place, so insecure
Was I not the girl you signed up for?
I know why you wanna talk
'Cause you only call me when I've done something extraordinary
[Chorus]
(Tell me, did you ever love me?)
Did you ever love me, did you ever love me?
Honestly, did I live up to the hype?
'Cause you held me, held me like a trophy
Then left the party when the magic died
Yeah, you
Gonna be sorry, and I'll be fine
Oh, tell me
Did I live up to the hype?
Did I live up to the hype?
[Bridge]
So I hope you enjoy the ride
Now I'm out of sight
But still on your mind
[Chorus]
Did you ever love me, did you ever love me?
Honestly, did I live up to the hype?
'Cause you held me, held me like a trophy
Then left the party when the magic died
Yeah, you
Gonna be sorry, and I'll be fine
Oh, tell me
Did I live up to the hype?
Did I live up to the hype?
About
Q&A
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We’ve all been there, when you wonder if you’ve lived up to the expectations. I thought about the term Hype, in love and at work, and the questions you ask yourself of did you really live up to the hype.
So I wrote a song about it! With my artist job, I’ve sometimes felt that I’ve tried to live up to myself in a way — but a version of myself that looks like me, but cooler, more confident and touring the world. I’ve probably brought that into my private life, and all those things is what Hype is about. We’ve wrapped it in ethereal melodies and bass, synth and drum heavy production, but I love how there’s so much strength in my vocals — there’s power in being vulnerable!
— via DIY
