Lyrics
But he's living the
Expressing regret about someone else currently living the life the speaker intended for themselves.
Life that I should have had
Highlighting the unfulfilled life the speaker believes they should have experienced.
Memories still make me sad
Reflecting on lingering sadness caused by memories associated with the unattained life.
Oh and I know that you
Acknowledging that someone else is aware of the speaker's potential but is not supportive.
Say that I can
Receiving assurance that the speaker has the capability to live the intended life despite challenges.
Future I meant to have
Expressing the idea of a future that was envisioned but not realized.
Love I that I could've had
Mourning the lost opportunity for a love that could have been experienced.
I can't remember her
Struggling to recall the details of a significant person from the past.
Face anymore
Unable to remember the face of the person mentioned in line 9.
I try to see it
Attempting to visualize and understand the unfulfilled aspects of the intended future.
I try to feel it
Making an effort to emotionally connect with the envisioned future.
The curve of her cheek
Describing a specific physical feature, emphasizing the speaker's attempt to recreate a vivid image.
Is a warm summer's night
Associating the described feature with a pleasant and nostalgic atmosphere.
Only place I see her eyes
Stating the only place where the speaker can see the person's eyes is in a particular context or memory.
Every living day I tried
Expressing persistent efforts made every day to connect with the lost person or experience.
Is in the frame
Referring to the limited presence of the person in a framed picture, emphasizing the absence in reality.
Of the picture that isn't mine
Highlighting the contrast between the picture and the speaker's unattained reality.
At one time I had her
Recalling a past moment when the speaker had the person in their life.
At one time I felt her
Reminiscing about the emotional connection felt with the person at a specific point in time.
After winter's cold
Describing a phase of emotional coldness or detachment, possibly metaphorical, in the relationship.
All she had for me was goodbye
Summarizing the outcome of the relationship with the person mentioned in the previous lines.
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