Lyrics
I never saw the point in trying
The speaker never found a reason to attempt or put effort into something.
'Cause I would only let you down
Fear of disappointing someone prevented the speaker from trying.
And I just couldn't take you down there with me
The speaker couldn't bear the idea of bringing someone down to their low state.
I just can't stand to see you drown
They cannot stand witnessing someone they care about struggling or failing.
I never saw the point in crying
Trying to avoid showing emotions by not crying.
'Cause I can't be the way you want
The speaker acknowledges they can't meet the expectations of someone else.
And I don't want lay around here waiting
They don't want to remain stagnant while waiting for someone else to change.
Waiting for you to change your mind
Waiting for someone to alter their viewpoint or decisions.
I
Starting a personal reflection or realization.
Just keep on telling myself
The speaker uses self-affirmation as a coping mechanism.
That I
They believe they don't require anyone else in their life.
I don't need anyone else
Independence and self-sufficiency are emphasized.
Yeah I'd
Confidence in being able to manage alone.
Be just fine on my own
The belief that they can navigate through situations independently.
That I
Reasserting the capability to overcome challenges alone.
Can make it out
Awareness that they should be able to succeed independently.
I should, I know
Understanding their capability to manage on their own.
I never saw the point in trying
Reiteration of the reluctance to attempt something due to fear of failure.
'Cause I would only let you down
Repeating the fear of disappointing someone.
And I just couldn't take you down there with me
Reluctance to involve someone in their difficulties.
I just can't stand to see you drown
Discomfort in seeing someone they care about struggling.
I never saw the point in crying
Continuing to avoid displaying emotions.
'Cause I can't be the way you want
Acknowledgment of inability to meet someone's expectations.
And I don't want lay around here waiting
Refusal to remain idle while waiting for someone to change.
Waiting for you to change your mind
Waiting for someone else's change in perspective or decisions.
I
Expressing uncertainty or confusion.
I don't know what else I can do
Feeling at a loss regarding other possible actions to take.
Now I'm,
Acknowledging the end of effort or attempts.
Done trying cause you
Concluding that the speaker cannot commit to a long-term relationship.
Yeah I
The inability to envision a future together.
Could never sight, marrying you
Realization that marriage isn't feasible.
But there's
Feeling stuck without any alternative options.
Nothing else for me to do
Acknowledging the lack of choices.
I never saw the point in trying
Reiterating the fear of failing someone.
'Cause I would only let you down
Reiteration of the fear of letting someone down.
And I just couldn't take you down there with me
Unwillingness to involve someone in personal struggles.
I just can't stand to see you drown
Discomfort in witnessing someone they care about struggling.
I never saw the point in crying
Continued avoidance of displaying emotions.
'Cause I can't be the way you want
Acknowledgment of inability to meet someone's expectations.
And I don't want lay around here waiting
Refusal to remain stagnant while waiting for someone else to change.
Waiting for you to change your mind
Waiting for someone else's change in perspective or decisions.
What I wouldn't give for the chance to see you smile
Expressing a deep desire to bring joy to someone.
I did what I could to be yours just for a while
Efforts made to be part of someone's life, even if temporary.
What I wouldn't give for the chance to see you smile
Reiterating the longing to see someone happy.
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