Lyrics
I'm gonna tell you what you need to hear
I'm going to be honest and tell you what you need to hear.
And I'm a little too late
I acknowledge that I'm a little too late in addressing this.
By three or four years
I realize that my realization comes three or four years after the fact.
And it may not make much sense
The forthcoming message may not be clear or logical.
Now that we are apart
Reflecting on the current separation, the situation may seem confusing.
But I'm going to stop pretending
I am going to be honest and stop pretending.
That I didn't break your heart
I acknowledge that I played a role in breaking your heart.
You see I never thought enough of myself
I had a low self-esteem and never valued myself enough.
To realize that losing me could mean
I failed to realize that my absence could lead to emotional pain for you.
Something like the tears in your eyes
Your tears now make me understand the impact of my actions.
And I want to tell you I'm sorry
I want to express my apology.
And it's too late to start
I recognize that it's too late to make amends.
But I'm going to stop pretending
I am committed to being genuine and not pretending anymore.
That I didn't break your heart
I acknowledge my role in breaking your heart.
And it's christmas eve
The mention of Christmas Eve sets a specific time frame.
Years down the line
Reflecting on the passage of years since the breakup.
Sitting here wishing I'd treated you better
I regret not treating you better when you were still mine.
When you where mine
This line emphasizes the realization of past mistakes.
And I have no way of knowing where you are
Expressing uncertainty about the current whereabouts of the person.
But I'm going to stop pretending
I am determined to be honest and stop pretending about the heartbreak.
That I didn't break your heart
I acknowledge my role in breaking your heart, regardless of the distance.
I didn't mean to hurt you
An admission of unintentionally causing pain.
I didn't know what I was doing
I lacked awareness and didn't fully understand the consequences of my actions.
But I know what I have done
Despite my lack of understanding, I am now aware of the harm I've caused.
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