Separate Missions
Broken Promises and Separate Paths
Lyrics
Well, you kept your word, but you lost every part of me
Expressing disappointment in someone who kept their promise but caused significant loss.
Yeah, you kept your cool 'cause you couldn't stand the heat
Acknowledging the person's ability to stay composed in difficult situations but ultimately choosing to leave.
You took it to the pinkest limit
Describing the extreme limit or extent to which the situation was taken.
You proved your point but didn't finish
Acknowledging that a point was proven but the situation wasn't resolved satisfactorily.
You took it back, I won't forget it
Referring to the act of taking something back, expressing the difficulty of forgetting it.
I won't forget
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the actions, declaring that it won't be forgotten.
I couldn't let it go
Expressing difficulty in letting go of the situation emotionally.
I couldn't let it go
Reiterating the emotional struggle to move on from the events.
Listen to the sound of the promises broken
Encouraging the listener to pay attention to the aftermath of broken promises.
Silence comes around 'cause you reap what you sow
Explaining the silence that follows, indicating that consequences are inevitable.
And it hurts
Expressing emotional pain caused by the situation.
You won't diminish anymore
Asserting that the person responsible will not diminish or reduce in significance any further.
Can you see the shape of the words that we spoke?
Pondering the impact of words spoken, emphasizing sincerity.
They came from the heart, but they stuck in my throat
Indicating that despite sincerity, words are stuck and not effectively communicated.
And it hurts
Reiterating the emotional pain and affirming the resilience to diminish.
You'll never diminish anymore
Emphasizing the lasting strength and significance despite hardships.
Well, you played your part and you shared in the history
Recognizing the person's role and shared history but acknowledging their departure.
We can see clearer now you chose to leave
Claiming a clearer perspective now that the person has chosen to leave.
There's no return and no revision
Stating there is no possibility of return or revision due to differing paths or goals.
'Cause we were on separate missions
Highlighting the divergence in missions or objectives that led to separation.
Before you spoke, you didn't mean it
Asserting that the person didn't mean what they said before speaking.
You didn't mean
Reiterating that the words spoken were insincere.
You didn't mean a word
Emphasizing the lack of sincerity in the spoken words.
You didn't mean a word
Repeating the lack of sincerity for emphasis.
Listen to the sound of the promises broken
Encouraging reflection on broken promises, with the consequence of silence.
Silence comes around 'cause you reap what you sow
Reiterating the inevitability of facing consequences for one's actions.
And it hurts
Expressing the emotional pain caused by the situation.
You won't diminish anymore
Asserting that the person responsible will not diminish any further.
Can you see the shape of the words that we spoke?
Questioning the impact of sincere words that remain unspoken.
They came from the heart, but they stuck in my throat
Describing the heartfelt words stuck in the speaker's throat, hindering effective communication.
And it hurts
Reiterating the emotional pain and affirming resilience against diminishing.
You'll never diminish anymore
Emphasizing the lasting strength and significance despite communication challenges.
Listen to the sound of the promises broken
Encouraging reflection on broken promises, with the consequence of silence.
Silence comes around 'cause you reap what you sow
Reiterating the inevitability of facing consequences for one's actions.
And it hurts
Expressing the emotional pain caused by the situation.
You won't diminish anymore
Asserting that the person responsible will not diminish any further.
Can you see the shape of the words that we spoke?
Questioning the impact of sincere words that remain unspoken.
They came from the heart, but they stuck in my throat
Describing the heartfelt words stuck in the speaker's throat, hindering effective communication.
And it hurts
Reiterating the emotional pain and affirming resilience against diminishing.
You'll never diminish anymore
Emphasizing the lasting strength and significance despite communication challenges.
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