SOMEONE ELSES PROBLEM
Ruel Lyrics
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I know, I know, I know, I know
It's hard to be alone
But I know I'll find a way to cope
Yeah, I thought I'd be upset
I thought I'd have regrets
Without you in my head
Oh
Every day's gettin' better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You're someone else's problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowing
Knowing that you're not around
You're someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh
You're someone else's problem now
Nothing's getting overblown
No one's jealous, no one's crying driving home
Yeah, oh, I won't miss the way you lied
And the games you played to get a rise
Oh, no
I used to be obsessed
Now I couldn't care less
Ever since you left
Oh
Every day's gettin' better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You're someone else's problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowing
Knowing that you're not around
You're someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh
You're someone else's problem now
Oh, oh
You're someone else's problem
And whoever you find next
Oh, I wish, I wish them all the best
In "Someone Else's Problem," Ruel sings about the end of a toxic relationship and the relief that comes with finally letting go. The song is an anthem of empowerment and moving on from a situation that was draining and hurtful. The opening lines of the song, "It's scary letting go, I know, I know, I know, I know. It's hard to be alone, but I know I'll find a way to cope," express the fear that comes with ending a relationship. However, Ruel is determined to get through it and find a way to be happy on his own. He acknowledges that he thought he would be upset and have regrets, but without this person in his life, he feels like he can finally breathe.
The song's chorus, "Every day's gettin' better, now the rain finally let up. Nobody to stress me out, you're someone else's problem now. Really dodged me a bullet, and I can sleep easy knowing, knowing that you're not around. You're someone else's problem now," is a clear message to his ex that he is moving on and that their problems are no longer his. He feels like he has dodged a bullet and can now focus on himself without the stress of their relationship. The bridge of the song, "Nothing's getting overblown, no one's jealous, no one's crying, driving home. Yeah, oh, I won't miss the way you lied and the games you played to get a rise. Oh, no," highlights the toxicity that existed in the relationship and how it affected not only Ruel, but those around him.
Overall, "Someone Else's Problem" is a powerful song about the importance of letting go of toxic relationships and taking the time to focus on yourself. It's a relatable and uplifting track that encourages listeners to move on and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's scary letting go
Leaving behind something you're used to can be daunting
I know, I know, I know, I know
But acknowledging this fact helps to overcome it
It's hard to be alone
Being by oneself can be challenging, especially after getting used to someone's company
But I know I'll find a way to cope
Yet, at the end of it all, you'll have to find a way to deal with it and move on
Yeah, I thought I'd be upset
Initially, the thought of losing someone can be overwhelming
I thought I'd have regrets
Regret is a common feeling when anyone leaves something behind, no matter how small
Without you in my head
But the realization that you can finally move on and stop obsessing over it outweighs these feelings
Every day's gettin' better
Over time, you heal and begin to feel better
Now the rain finally let up
End of sadness, sorrow, and despair
Nobody to stress me out
No more emotional pressure or tension from the person you left behind
You're someone else's problem now
It's now someone else's issue to bear or deal with
Really dodged me a bullet
You dodged a disaster or a bad situation
And I can sleep easy knowing
You can rest and be at peace, knowing that you're not in that situation anymore
Knowing that you're not around
The fact that the person isn't in your life anymore, brings upon a sense of serenity
Nothing's getting overblown
You're no longer blowing things out of proportion or letting problems escalate
No one's jealous, no one's crying driving home
No longer are people envious or overly emotional because of you
Yeah, oh, I won't miss the way you lied
You won't even miss the things that were once a source of pain and hurt
And the games you played to get a rise
The immature and manipulative games the person used to play to deliberately receive a reaction
Oh, no
No more games
I used to be obsessed
You used to be occupied or concerned with something to an unhealthy extent
Now I couldn't care less
Now, the thought doesn't even matter to you anymore
Ever since you left
Since the person left, you've been able to move on and forget about them
And whoever you find next
You don't wish to think about it or be concerned about whatever happens next with them
Oh, I wish, I wish them all the best
But you only hope that they find their own happiness and don't project their troubles onto others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Casey Smith, Jon Levine, Mark Landon, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaynesl465
"SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM"
It's scary letting go
I know, I know, I know, I know
It's hard to be alone
But I know I'll find a way to cope
I thought I'd be upset
I thought I'd have regrets
Without you in my head
Ooh
Every day's getting better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You're someone else's problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowing
Knowing that you're not around
You're someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh
You're someone else's problem now
Nothing's getting overblown
No one's jealous, no one's crying driving home
Yeah, I won't miss the way you lied
And the games you played to get a rise
I used to be obsessed
Now I couldn't care less
Ever since you left
Ooh
Every day's getting better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You're someone else's problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowing
Knowing that you're not around
You're someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh
You're someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh
You're someone else's problem
And whoever you find next
Oh I wish, I wish them all the best
@bongkikika
It′s scary letting go
I know, I know, I know, I know
It's hard to be alone
But I know I′ll find a way to cope
I thought I'd be upset
I thought I'd have regrets
Ooh, everyday is getting better
Without you in my head
Ooh, everyday is getting better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You′re someone else′s problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowin'
Knowin′ that you're not around
You′re someone else's problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
You′re someone else's problem now
Nothing's getting overblown
No one′s jealous, no one′s crying driving home
Yeah, I won't miss the way you lied
And the games you played to get a rise
I used to be obsessed
Now I couldn′t care less
Ever since you left
Ooh, everyday is getting better
Now the rain finally let up
Nobody to stress me out
You're someone else′s problem now
Really dodged me a bullet
And I can sleep easy knowin'
Knowin′ that you're not around
You're someone else′s problem now
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
You′re someone else's problem now
Ooh-woah, ooh-woah, ooh-ooh, ooh
You′re someone else's problem
And whoever you find next
Oh, I wish, I wish them all the best
@gidalticruz8308
I really don't know how to express how proud I am of you ruel. I've been your fan since 2018 and now I look at you and I see your incredible talent. We love you so much 💗🇲🇽
@lisaforjoe5219
same here!
@neongreen1404
I'd never heard of him until his song came up in my YouTube recommendations.
Makes me sad because I believe he should be more popular.
@luisahenriques3777
I've been here ever since your first song, and I'm SO DAMN PROUD!! Prayed a lot and used to send your music to my friends. Seeing you succeed gives me strength to try harder. Thank you so much 🇧🇷💚💛🦋
@randomthings9105
same! fr
@livelaughloveclairo
ruel never disappoints, he rlly dosent know how to make a bad song huh
@wo-lien6069
FR FR been his fan for 2 years now and i’ve literally neverrr been disappointed 🕺🏻🕺🏻
@steylinewambo2741
Haha yeah right the kind of songs I will listen all year 🥰😍🤍🤍💯
@wolfer9203
A new era of Ruel?!✨👀 I love this song
@jaygandra
this era has an album!!!