Lyrics
Everyone's thinkin' when he comes home
Anticipation of someone's return, potentially posing a threat to the speaker's relationship.
He'll be takin' you back from me
Expectation that the person returning might try to win back the speaker's partner.
But nobody knows just how deep our love goes
Highlighting the depth of love between the speaker and their partner, suggesting it can withstand external challenges.
And he'll never take you from me
Expressing confidence that the returning person will not succeed in taking the partner away.
Now I know that you never meant to cheat
Acknowledging unintentional mistakes by both the speaker and partner.
And I never meant to steal
Emphasizing that the actions were not meant to harm but occurred due to the allure of something better.
But you only forget when there's better yet
Suggesting that forgetfulness occurs only when a better option is available, indicating a lack of satisfaction.
And I know that's how we both feel
Acknowledging mutual feelings of dissatisfaction and the potential for change.
It's a change of heart
Referring to a transformation in emotions or intentions.
Look out for some rain
Warning of potential difficulties or challenges accompanying a change of heart.
When you change your heart
Emphasizing the significant impact of changing one's heart, with potential consequences.
One man's loss is another man's gain
Highlighting that what may be a loss for one person could be a gain for another.
Everyone's sayin' when he comes home
Reiteration of the concern about the returning person's influence on the speaker's relationship.
He'll loosen my hold on you
Belief that the returning person might weaken the speaker's connection with their partner.
But they just don't know that you're free to go
Asserting that others are unaware that the partner is free to choose and not bound by the speaker.
And love's my only hold over you
Stating that love is the only binding factor in the speaker's relationship.
And I knew the night that your tears were fallin'
Recalling a night when the partner's tears revealed emotional turmoil.
What you were goin' through
Expressing understanding of the partner's struggle during that difficult time.
You knew it'd be hell but you had to tell him
Describing the partner's difficult decision to inform the returning person about their relationship with the speaker.
Now it would be me and you
Highlighting the speaker's anticipation of being with the partner after the difficult revelation.
It's a change of heart
Reiteration of the theme of emotional transformation.
Worked out for the best
Suggesting that the change of heart led to a positive outcome.
When you change your heart
Emphasizing the importance of changing one's heart for self-preservation.
Save yourself and forget all the rest
Encouraging the partner to prioritize self-preservation and move on from past difficulties.
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