Lyrics
I think of awhile ago
Reflecting on a past time
We might have had it all
Suggesting a lost opportunity or relationship
I was so stupid then
Acknowledging past mistakes
You needed time to grow
Recognizing the need for personal growth
But now just as things change
Noting changes in circumstances
As well my feelings do
Expressing changes in emotions
In time things rearrange
Time bringing about rearrangements
I am so sick of chasing you
Expressing frustration with pursuing someone
But what do I get? 'Cause I just seem to lose
Feeling unrewarded despite efforts
You make me regret those times I spent with you
Regretting past experiences with the person
And playing those games as I wait for your call
Recalling waiting for communication
And now I give up, so goodbye and so long
Deciding to give up on the relationship
It's not a change of pace
Asserting a commitment to change
This time I'll get it right
Expressing determination to get things right
It's not a change of taste
Denying a change in preferences
I was the one there last night
Claiming presence in the past
You have your other friends
Recognizing the existence of other friends
They were there when you cried
Highlighting the support of friends during tough times
Didn't mean to hurt you then
Apologizing for unintended hurts
Best friends just won't leave your side
Emphasizing the loyalty of best friends
But what do I get? 'Cause I just seem to lose
Reiterating a sense of loss and regret
You make me regret those times I spent with you
Expressing remorse for past moments
And playing those games as I wait for your call
Recalling the waiting game in the relationship
And now I give up, so goodbye and so long
Confirming the decision to end the relationship
It's not a change of pace
Reaffirming the commitment to change
This time I'll get it right
Believing in getting things right this time
It's not a change of taste
Insisting on consistency in preferences
I was the one there last night
Reiterating past presence in the relationship
When I needed you most
Expressing disappointment during a time of need
When I needed a friend
Expressing the desire for a supportive friend
You let me down now
Noting a letdown in the friendship
Like I let you down then
Recognizing reciprocal disappointments
So sorry, it's over (ah)
Acknowledging the end of the relationship
What? It'll clear up, I promise, I got some ointment for it
Injecting humor or distraction into a serious situation
The doctor says it's not infectious, it'll be gone in a week
Conveying medical reassurance with a metaphor
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