Lyrics
There was a time when laughter filled these walls
Reflects on a time when joy and happiness were present in the relationship, represented by "laughter."
When we both felt like we belonged in
Both individuals felt a sense of belonging and comfort with each other.
One another's arms
They felt emotionally close and secure, finding solace in each other's embrace.
But we fell too hard
However, the intensity of their feelings caused problems as they fell deeply in love.
Sticking around but the match is burning
Despite trying to make it work, the relationship is deteriorating rapidly, likened to a burning matchstick.
Grasping for air but the water's surface
Feeling suffocated or overwhelmed, yet unable to find a solution, symbolized by struggling for air underwater.
Is getting out of reach
Their chance of salvaging the relationship is slipping away, becoming unattainable like the water's surface.
How'd we
Questioning how they allowed the relationship to sink so deeply.
Let this sink so deep
Expressing regret for letting things get to this irreversible point.
I don't want to waste this time
Not wanting to waste any more time in a failing relationship.
I don't wanna head down to the riverside
Avoiding heading towards an inevitable or painful confrontation (represented by the riverside).
I've got something else that I want to tell you
The singer has something important to communicate apart from the imminent breakup.
We've been trying to work this out
Both parties have attempted to resolve their issues, but the process is emotionally painful.
And it hurts to let these words out
Expressing the difficulty and pain of letting go and speaking the truth.
But you and I cannot be no more
Realizing that the relationship cannot continue.
I'm walking out the door
Repeated expression of the decision to leave the relationship ("walking out the door") and acknowledging the pain it causes.
I'm walking out the door
-You were the firefly that lit up my nights
-The ocean rays that lit up my days
-But we slipped apart
-And it's hard to mend a broken heart
-Please believe when I say this, I want the best for you
-I hope you find the right one, that forever loves you
-I don't want to waste this time
-I don't wanna head down to the riverside
-I've got something else that I want to tell you
-We've been trying to work this out
-And it hurts to let these words out
-But you and I cannot be no more
-I'm walking out the door
-You're probably staring out the window as I'm walking away
-Hoping that I'll look back and walk your way
-Tell you that I'm sorry and that I'm going to stay
-But I'm sorry baby, I know that you'll do well without me
-I don't want to waste this time
-I don't wanna head down to the riverside
-I've got something else that I need to tell you
-We've been trying to work this out
-And it hurts to let these words out
-But you and I cannot be no more
-I'm walking out the door
-I'm walking out the door
-I'm walking out the door
Reiteration of the decision to end the relationship.
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