I've Been Wrong Before
Love's Risky Game: Unraveling Heartbreak in 'I've Been Wrong Before'
Lyrics
Standing there looking like real bad news
Observing someone who appears troublesome or negative.
Someone who could break my heart in two
Perceiving the potential for heartbreak from this person.
All I see is me being hurt by you
Anticipating personal pain and distress caused by the individual.
But I've been wrong before
Reflecting on past experiences of misjudging situations.
Stared into my share of innocent eyes
Recalling instances of looking into innocent eyes that later caused sadness.
The kind you wouldn't ever think could make you cry
Describing eyes that seem harmless but have the potential to bring tears.
Never thought that they would tell me lies
Expressing surprise at the betrayal of trust by those with seemingly pure eyes.
But I've been wrong before
Acknowledging previous instances of being deceived.
I've been wrong before
Affirming a history of making mistakes in judgment.
I am no stranger to a slamming door
Asserting familiarity with the pain of rejection symbolized by a slamming door.
As far as I can see this is just one more
Recognizing the current situation as another potential source of heartache.
But I've been wrong before
Reiterating the acknowledgment of past errors in judgment.
Bet you ten dollars you're the real smooth kind
Predicting the person as someone adept at using deceptive lines on lovers.
Who memorize all those lover's lies
Highlighting the expectation of encountering well-practiced falsehoods.
Can't wait to use them on this heart of mine
Anticipating the use of these lies to hurt the speaker's heart.
But I've been wrong before
Reaffirming the acknowledgment of previous misjudgments.
If you talk me into going home tonight
Weighing the possibility of being persuaded to return home despite reservations.
And said you'll love to hold me the rest of your life
Considering a promise of enduring love, but with skepticism.
Odds are it will never work out right
Expressing doubt about the likelihood of a positive outcome.
But I've been wrong before
Reiterating the history of past misjudgments despite potential risks.
I could turn around and walk away right now
Contemplating the option to walk away to protect oneself from heartache.
If I want to keep my heart safe and sound
Acknowledging the desire to keep the heart safe from potential harm.
But I'm just too afraid to turn it down
Expressing fear or hesitation in rejecting the situation.
Cause I've been wrong before
Reaffirming the historical experience of misjudgment despite reservations.
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