I Told You So
Resonating Regret: Aretha's 'I Told You So' Chronicles Love's Bitter Echo
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I hate to say, I told you so
I regret having to express that my previous warnings were accurate
Though you deserve it, because you know
Your actions merit this acknowledgment because you are aware of the consequences
You left me crying, for someone new
You caused me to cry by choosing someone else
But all the heartache, came back to you
All the emotional pain you caused has returned to haunt you
Now you’re begging me to take you back
Now you are pleading for me to reconcile with you
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the previous warning: I told you so
When you were king and riding high
During your prosperous and confident times
You thought your new love would never die
You believed your newfound love would be everlasting
While you were laughing, I cried alone
While you were joyful, I suffered in solitude
You wouldn't even, throw me a bone
You didn't even offer me the slightest comfort or support
Now you’re begging me to take you back
Again, you are imploring me to reconsider and take you back
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the warning: I told you so
The things you sew
Your actions have consequences
I know you should have reap
I knew you would face the repercussions
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the warning: I told you so
You outta learn to look before you leap
You should learn to consider the outcomes before taking action
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the warning: I told you so
You can’t win when you’re a jumping jack
You cannot succeed when you act recklessly
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the warning: I told you so
I hate to say, I told you so
Reiteration of the initial regret: I hate to say, I told you so
But listen closely, I'll say it slow
Emphasizing the advice by stating it slowly
When you were leaving, I told you then
During your departure, I warned you
You needn't ever, come back again
It was unnecessary for you to return
So let me tell you with a last goodbye
A final farewell with the reiterated warning: I told you so
I told you so, I told you so
Reiteration of the warning: I told you so
So let me, let me
An additional plea to understand and accept the truth
Tell you with a last goodbye
Repeating the farewell with the warning: I told you so
I told you so, I told you so
Final reiteration of the warning: I told you so
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