Lyrics
I know, you know, it's only for the best
I acknowledge that this situation, as difficult as it may be, is ultimately for the best.
We tried to, but I knew, as soon as I confessed
We attempted to address the issues, but I realized the outcome as soon as I admitted the truth.
Oh I can't fool myself
I cannot deceive myself; I am aware of the reality.
No I can't lie
I cannot deny the truth; I must be honest.
Even though couldn't tell you so
Even though I couldn't explicitly express it to you.
I wish you wouldn't let me go, let me go
I wish you would not allow me to leave; I want you to stay.
I'm so selfish that I almost say
I am so self-centered that I almost voice my desire to stop you from walking away; I want you to stay.
As if to stop you as you walk away, I want you to stay
Expressing the internal conflict of wanting the person to stay but acknowledging that leaving is the right choice.
But it's for the best right now
Despite the emotional struggle, it is acknowledged that the separation is the best course of action at the moment.
Just keep it to myself some how
I choose to keep my feelings to myself, maintaining a certain level of privacy.
Though you're the only one I wanna call
Despite the internal conflict, there is a desire to reach out to the person being addressed.
I know it's for the best
Reiterating the belief that the current situation, despite the emotional difficulty, is for the best.
Radio silence, it's hard getting used to
Experiencing a period of silence, possibly a metaphor for the emotional distance between the speaker and the addressed person.
Reach for the phone, no, no, there's the line that I drew
Referring to a self-imposed boundary or limit, indicating a hesitancy to make a connection.
Oh I can't help myself
The speaker acknowledges their difficulty in resisting the temptation to reach out or break the silence.
I'll try again
Expressing the intention to make another attempt to connect despite the challenges.
Even though couldn't tell you so
Similar to line 6, the speaker reflects on their inability to explicitly communicate their feelings.
I wish you wouldn't let me go, let me go
The desire for the addressed person not to let go and to stay despite the challenges.
I'm so selfish that I almost say
Admitting to being selfish and struggling with the urge to ask the person not to walk away.
As if to stop you as you walk away, I want you to stay
Reiterating the conflicting desire for the person to stay while acknowledging the necessity for them to leave.
But it's for the best right now
Confirming that, despite being transparent, the speaker believes the separation is the best course of action.
Transparent to a fault somehow
Despite being open about feelings, there is a recognition of the need for privacy in certain matters.
Though you're the only one I wanna call
Expressing a desire to contact the person despite the internal struggle and acknowledgment of the situation.
I know it's for the best
Reiterating the belief that, despite the emotional turmoil, the current situation is ultimately for the best.
Oh I can't help myself
The acknowledgment of the difficulty in resisting the urge to reach out or attempt to reconnect.
I'll try again
Expressing the intention to try again in reaching out or connecting.
Even though I couldn't tell you so
Similar to lines 6 and 20, the speaker reflects on the challenge of expressing feelings explicitly.
God, I wish you wouldn't let me go, let me go
Expressing a strong desire for the person not to let go and to stay despite the challenges.
I'm so selfish that I almost say
Admitting to selfishness and the struggle to refrain from asking the person not to walk away.
As if to stop you as you walk away, I just want you to stay
Reiterating the conflicting desire for the person to stay while acknowledging the necessity for them to leave.
But it's for the best right now
Confirming that, despite being transparent, the speaker believes the separation is the best course of action.
Just keep it to myself somehow
Choosing to keep certain feelings to oneself despite the internal conflict.
You're the only one I wanna call
Expressing a desire to contact the person despite the internal struggle and acknowledgment of the situation.
It's for the best
Reiterating the belief that, despite the emotional turmoil, the current situation is ultimately for the best.
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