Lyrics
The only thing I thought I'd never doubt was you
The speaker expresses initial certainty in a person (likely a romantic partner).
The only thing I couldn't live without was you
The speaker emphasizes dependency on the same person and their vital role in their life.
I wish we could've lived by our own rules
Regret is expressed about not being able to live according to their own rules with that person.
But it's over now
The relationship is declared as ended.
Cause
Transition to a new phase or realization.
I've been patient and patient and
The speaker recounts their patience and waiting while the other person has been distant and traveling extensively.
I've been waiting and longing but
-You've been coast to coast while I lose
-I know, I know
Repetition of the affirmation that the speaker will not die, but they are still in love and feeling emotionally devastated by the separation.
I’m not gonna die
-But I’m still in love
-I’m not gonna lie
-I feel dead, inside
-You’re gone with my heart
-I know, I know
-I’m not gonna die
-But you tear my soul
-You fucked with my life
-I feel dead inside
-You’re gone with my heart
-Our little girl’s growing up without you here
Mention of a child growing up without the absent partner, expressing longing for a family that will not come to be.
Have you seen her little teeth while she smiles at me
-Yeah, the only thing I wished for was a family,
-But it's over now
Confirmation of the end of the relationship.
Cause
Reiteration of the speaker's patience and waiting in contrast to the other person's distant travels.
I've been patient and patient and
-I've been waiting and longing but
-You've been coast to coast while I lose
-I know, I know
Continuation of the emotional struggle, asserting that the speaker won't die but is still in love and deeply affected by the separation.
I’m not gonna die
-But I’m still in love
-I’m not gonna lie
-I Feel dead inside
-You’re gone with my heart
-I know, I know
-I’m not gonna die
-But you tear my soul
-You fucked with my life
-I feel dead inside
-You’re gone with my heart
-The only thing I thought I'd never doubt was you
Repetition of the initial certainty and dependency on the now-ended relationship.
The only thing I couldn't live without was you
-I wish we could've lived by our own rules
-But it's over now
Final acknowledgment that the relationship is over.
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