Leaving The Country
Heartbreak Chronicles: Departure's Sting by Diana Anaid
Lyrics
I saw a letter it was written in your handwriting
The narrator discovered a letter in the handwriting of someone they know.
But it wasn't for me
The letter wasn't intended for the narrator.
Saying you'll miss everyone when your gone
The letter mentioned the writer's departure and their sentiment about missing everyone due to leaving the country.
Leaving the country
Expressing the departure of the person to another country.
I pretended not to know and you just pretend
The narrator feigned ignorance about the contents of the letter, while the person wrote it knowing the truth.
See how long you can keep up my hopes
Questioning how long the person can continue to falsely raise the narrator's hopes before everything collapses.
Before it all ends
Anticipating the inevitable end of the pretense.
You're so cruel to me
Expressing the cruelty perceived from the person's actions toward the narrator.
The first time we really went out together
Recalling the excitement of an initial date or outing.
I was so excited
The narrator was thrilled initially.
Until you turned up with one of your mates
The date was spoiled when the person arrived with a friend, making it just an ordinary night.
And it was just another night then
It didn't hold any special significance after that.
You told him you were going away for a year
The person disclosed their departure to their friend, not directly to the narrator.
You couldn't even say it to my face you didn't even care
Expressing the lack of consideration for the narrator's feelings, as the departure news wasn't shared personally.
You're so cruel to me, I forgive you so easily
Despite feeling mistreated, the narrator easily forgives the person.
Even though your mean, I forgive you so easily
Reiterating the ease with which the narrator forgives despite the perceived meanness of the person's actions.
I laughed when you were leaving
The narrator pretended to laugh during the departure to leave a positive memory with the person leaving.
So you'd remember me that way
Expressing the narrator's emotional pain after the departure, seeking solace by isolating themselves.
Then I found a little hole to crawl in
The narrator emotionally withdrew and suffered in solitude for an extended period.
And I cried for a year and a day
Illustrating the profound sadness and grieving endured by the narrator for a significant duration.
It's really good to see you, I'd love to touch you too
Expressing the desire to reconnect physically and emotionally despite acknowledging changes.
I know things have changed
Acknowledging the recognition of changes in the relationship dynamics.
And you keep away
Observing the person's intentional distance despite the narrator's desire for closeness.
But can't I say I miss you.
Expressing the longing and missing the person despite the current circumstances.
Comment