Lyrics
When you, you get through
Expressing that after a challenging experience, the speaker expects the listener to come out on the other side.
Whatever it is you been up to
Regardless of the listener's recent activities or choices, the speaker will still be the person who attracted them initially.
I'll still be, still be he that drew you in
Reiterating the speaker's continued identity as the one who drew the listener in.
And if they should ever say
If others criticize the impact of the listener's love on the speaker, the speaker will defend and deny the negative influence.
All your love did was get in my way
Addressing the possibility of criticism that the listener's love has hindered the speaker, but the speaker will reject that notion.
I'll defend you, I'll pretend it's not that way (hey)
The speaker commits to defending the listener and pretending that the negative impact mentioned earlier doesn't exist.
Though the memory of us is sweeter than we really were
Acknowledging that the memories of the relationship may be idealized, sweeter than the reality of the past.
Wouldn't trade all those bitter memories for her (ooh)
Despite the bitterness, the speaker wouldn't exchange those difficult memories for someone else.
I hope he's all I'm not (ooh)
Expressing a wish that the current partner of the listener possesses qualities that the speaker lacks.
And gives you every little thing he's got
Hoping that the listener's current partner gives everything they have to offer.
Strength and care, knows that you are a rare bird
Describing the ideal partner as strong, caring, and recognizing the listener's uniqueness.
One who can't be tamed
Portraying the listener as someone untamable or independent.
Still it's all the men before me they're the ones I blame (ooh)
Blaming the speaker's predecessors for any issues in the relationship with the listener.
You can add my name to the long heavy chain around you (ooh)
Indicating that the speaker is now part of a history of challenges and difficulties surrounding the listener.
Though the memory of us is sweeter than we really were
Reiterating the theme that the memories of the relationship are cherished, even if they are sweeter in recollection than in reality.
Wouldn't trade all those bitter memories for her (ooh)
Emphasizing that despite the bitterness, the speaker wouldn't trade the challenging memories for someone else.
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