Story Behind The Song
"I wrote "it started with u" after being shut out by someone I thought was my best friend. It's about recognizing the huge impact this person had on my life, while also realizing that I have the power to take that negativity and turn it around, so I can come out of the experience stronger than ever. "
Song Description
On her gripping new ballad "it started with u," singer/songwriter Ava Della Pietra reflects on the pain of a lost relationship, and the power each of us has to shape our own narrative, even when we've been hurt. The song is expertly produced by Will Hicks, who has previously worked with top artists such as Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé. It's the latest in a series of new releases from Ava centered around the theme of "you," following the February release of the sleek, electropop single "happy for you," which has reached #31 on the Hot AC Radio Charts so far. "I wrote 'it started with u' after being shut out by someone I thought was my best friend," Ava comments. "It's about recognizing the huge impact this person had on my life, while also realizing that I have the power to take that negativity and turn it around, so I can come out of the experience stronger than ever."
| Song Length |
3:01 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
i can't tell what i'm feeling anymore
spent hours pouring my thoughts on the floor now they're scrambled and trampled
i don't wanna be the damsel in distress
but i'm a mess and
it started with you
it started with you
i felt like a fool
and it started with you
occupied my mind for days, and i say no more
and i hate that you had that power over me
so goodbye, i'd die if you stayed a minute longer
cause i'm through with you, and I hope you've made me stronger
you lit a spark, i'm playing with fire
hate being hurt by someone i admired you're reckless, i'm defenseless
doing all i can to get past what you sowed i bet you know that
it started with you
it started with you
i felt like a fool
and it started with you
occupied my mind for days, and i say no more
and i hate that you had that power over me
so goodbye, i'd die if you stayed a minute longer
cause i'm through with you, and I hope you've made me stronger
You - oo- oo
it started with you you thought me a fool now it ends with you