Discover the story of the song > Have to Be Around You – Brooke Bentham

The protagonist is expressing their conflicting feelings about being around their romantic partner. They feel the need to be near them to understand their own emotions, but at the same time, they hate being around them because it makes them feel unsure. The protagonist realizes that their love for their partner is not a love they can fully claim as their own, and they don't need to speak to know this. They question if they ever had control in the relationship and express their uncertainty about being in love. Despite the distance between them, the protagonist still waits around, hoping that their partner will be what they want. In the end, they admit that they think they love their partner.