Lyrics
Ah, loving you is easy, you are on my side
A declaration that loving the person addressed is easy because they are on the speaker's side.
We play the game strictly to our rules
Describes the relationship as a game played according to their own rules.
We led the field, a love affair
They were at the forefront of the romantic scene, having a love affair that made others seem foolish.
Which made all other lovers fools
Their love was so exceptional that it made other lovers appear foolish in comparison.
Oh
Expresses a transition or emphasis, possibly indicating a change in tone or emotion.
How can you ever let me down? (how)
The speaker questions how the person can disappoint them after making promises, emphasizing the impact of broken promises.
How can you ever let me down? (how)
-How can you ever let me down?
-These promises are made for us (oh-oh)
The promises mentioned earlier are stated to be made for the speaker and the person addressed.
We promised that we'd always have time for each other
Recalling a promise to always make time for each other in times of need.
Whenever I needed you'd be there
Reiterating the promise of being there for each other when needed.
We promised to be true, there'd be no other
Promising loyalty and exclusivity in the relationship.
We promised that for ever we would care
A commitment to caring for each other forever.
Oh
The speaker questions how the person can break these promises, emphasizing the emotional impact.
How can you ever let me down? (how)
-How can you ever let me down? (how)
-How can you ever let me down?
-These promises are made for us (oh-oh)
Restates that the promises are intended for both of them.
We had to change
Describes a change in the relationship, with one person staying the same while the other changes.
Oh, but you stayed the same
-You wouldn't change
-Oh, what a shame
-'Cause loving you's not easy, you're not on my side
Highlights the difficulty of loving the person because they are not on the speaker's side.
We play a game with two sets of rules
States that they play a game with two sets of rules, indicating a lack of alignment in their expectations.
We lead the field in a love affair
Repeats the idea of leading in a love affair, but this time suggests it is meant for fools.
Ah, strictly meant for fools
Implies that the love affair is challenging and not straightforward.
Oh
The speaker questions why the person let them down, using a sense of urgency.
Why did you ever let me down? (now)
-Why did you ever let me down? (now)
-Why did you ever let me down?
-Those promises were made for us (oh-oh)
States that the promises were made for both, emphasizing shared responsibility.
You never have any time for me
Expresses disappointment in the person for not having time, not being there, and not being true to their promises.
Whenever I need you, you're not there
-You've never been true and it's plain to see
-The fact is you never really cared
-Oh
The speaker questions why the person let them down, reiterating the sense of betrayal.
Why did you ever let me down? (now)
-Why did you ever let me down? (now)
-Why did you ever let me down?
-Those promises we made for us (oh-oh)
Restates that the promises were made for both, indicating a sense of joint commitment.
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