Don't Come Running Back to Me
Regret's Echo: Don't Chase Redemption After Betrayal
Lyrics
Well, cheat on, have your fun
Encouraging the person to continue cheating and having fun.
But to your own self, the most damage is done
Highlighting that the most significant harm is done to oneself through cheating.
When your cheatin' days are over
Suggesting that there will be consequences when the cheating days come to an end.
Don't come runnin', don't come runnin' back to me
Warning the person not to come back seeking reconciliation after cheating.
You've hurt my heart a lot of it's true
Acknowledging that the singer's heart has been hurt, but expressing pity rather than anger.
But I'm not angry, I just feel sorry for you
Stating that despite the hurt, there is no anger, only sorrow for the person.
So when your cheatin' days are over
Reiterating the message that reconciliation is not desired when the cheating days are over.
I don't want you to come runnin', don't come runnin' back to me
Emphasizing the singer's reluctance to have the person return after cheating.
You're gonna be sorry, just you wait and see
Predicting that the person will feel regret and sorrow in the future.
Oh, one day you'll wake up and cry out, yeah, for me
Anticipating a moment when the person will awaken with a longing for the singer.
Then you'll have a chance to meet life face to face
Describing a future opportunity for the person to confront life's challenges.
And search for peace of mind but find that it's no place
Suggesting that the search for peace of mind may be futile.
I still love you I confess but I've got to think of my own happiness
Admitting continued love but prioritizing the singer's own happiness.
So when you're cheatin' days are over
Repeating the warning not to return after the cheating days are over.
Don't come runnin' back to me
Emphasizing the refusal to accept the person back after cheating.
I said don't come runnin'
Reiterating the instruction not to come back seeking reconciliation.
No, don't come runnin' back to me
Finalizing the rejection, advising the person not to return.
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