Winner is the second single of Conan Gray’s upcoming untitled third studio album. Winner Song written by Conan Gray, Greg Kurstin and Produced by Greg Kurstin. The song was released on August 25, 2023.
Winner Lyrics
Packed my bags at fourteen
I hadn't planned on leaving
But you haven't been back home for days
The pots and pans and roaches
They're glad I'm finally goin'
'Cause, even them, they shudder at your name
You don't really want to hear the truth, do you?
It's obvious to anyone who ever knew you
That all you ever want is to be right
Even if that means you gotta lie to do it
The only thing you've proven
Is that there's no one
Who ever has done better
At making me feel worse
Now you rеally are the winner
Yеah, there's nothing
That ever did quite kill me
More than what you did
Now you really are the winner
Take a bow 'cause you're the winner
You're the winner
Bask inside your victory
My heart that once was beating
Bleeding in the palm of your hand
Yeah, you have the nerve to miss me
How do I somehow feel guilty
When you're the one who let it get this bad?
You don't really want to hear the truth, do you?
It's obvious to anyone who ever knew you
That all you ever wanted was to fight
I was only tryin' to survive your chaos
Well, look at how it's paid off
'Cause now there's no one
Who ever has done better
At making me feel worse
Now you really are the winner (Winner)
Yeah, there's nothing
That ever did quite kill me
More than what you did
Now you really are the winner (Winner)
Take a bow 'cause you're the winner
(La-la, la-la-la, la-la)
(La-la-la, la-la)
You're the winner
(La-la, la-la)
(La-la-la, la-la)
You're the winner
(La-la-la, la-la)
(La-la, la-la)
'Cause you don't really want to hear the truth, do you?
Credits
Song Title: Winner
Artist: Conan Gray
Written By: Conan Gray & Greg Kurstin
Produced By: Greg Kurstin
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Music Label: Republic Records
Meaning
"Winner" by Conan Gray seems to reflect on a toxic and unhealthy relationship, where one person dominates and manipulates the other. The song's lyrics suggest feelings of being trapped and controlled, with the singer describing a situation where they left home at a young age to escape the negativity and dysfunction.
The lines "You don't really want to hear the truth, do you? / It's obvious to anyone who ever knew you" indicate that the other person is unwilling to confront the reality of their behavior and is more focused on being right, even if it means resorting to lies. The singer points out that this person's desire to "win" at any cost, even through deception, is their defining trait.
The chorus "The only thing you've proven / Is that there's no one / Who ever has done better / At making me feel worse / Now you really are the winner" suggests that despite the other person's efforts to assert their dominance, they've only succeeded in causing pain and misery. The repetition of "now you really are the winner" might be a sarcastic acknowledgment of the other person's perceived victory in the toxic dynamic.
The bridge delves into the complexity of emotions, where the singer acknowledges feeling guilty even when they shouldn't, highlighting the psychological impact of the relationship. The song appears to encapsulate a sense of empowerment as the singer recognizes the negativity and toxicity they've escaped, even though it left scars.
Overall, "Winner" seems to explore the theme of emotional manipulation, control, and the singer's journey towards reclaiming their sense of self-worth and independence from a damaging relationship.
About
"Winner" is a song by the American singer and songwriter Conan Gray, which was released as the second single from their upcoming untitled* third studio album.
There album tracklist and release date yet to be confirmed after confirmation we will update here.
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