Lyrics
When my eyes met you
Expressing the moment of initial attraction when the singer first saw the person.
Cupid' struck me with his arrow
Describing the impact of love, as if struck by Cupid's arrow, emphasizing the sudden and intense nature of the attraction.
In a twisted game of fate
Referring to the unpredictable twists of fate that play a role in romantic relationships.
Fueled by my heartbreak and my sorrow
Indicating that the singer's emotions are fueled by heartbreak and sorrow, suggesting a complex emotional state.
Because somewhere along the road
Reflecting on a point in the relationship where something went wrong or faded.
Our lights went out
Metaphorically describing the extinguishing of the romantic connection before it could fully develop.
Our flame went cold
-Before it even got to reach the fuse
-Cause I can't stay here and partake
Expressing a reluctance to participate in a romantic façade, as naive love can lead to regrettable mistakes.
In our glorious romantic masquerade
-Cause naïve love leads to mistake
-And the cost is not a price that i'm willing to pay
Stating that the potential cost of pursuing this love is too high, implying potential negative consequences.
Cause you were the right person
Acknowledging that the person was right for the singer, but the timing was unfortunate, possibly alluding to missed opportunities.
But you arrived at the worst of times
-So i guess i won't get to love you
Expressing the realization that the singer won't have the chance to love the person in this particular instance.
This time around
-So now i'm tainted
Describing the emotional aftermath of the unrealized love, including feelings of resentment, bitterness, and unfulfilled longing.
By the idea of what could have been
-I'm resentful and i'm bitter
-For a love that still unseen
-I wonder do you still think of me
Pondering whether the person still thinks of the singer and if the singer's presence left emotional scars.
Am i scars to your sweet skin
-I was weary
Expressing weariness and hesitation to start the love story, suggesting a fear of potential pain or heartbreak.
I just couldn't
-Let this love story begin
-Cause I can't stay here and partake
Reiterating the reluctance to participate in a deceptive romantic display due to the perceived risks.
In our glorious romantic masquerade
-Cause naïve love leads to mistake
-And the cost is not a price that i'm willing to pay
-Cause you were the right person
Echoing the sentiment that the person was right, but the timing was unfavorable, leading to a missed opportunity for love.
But you arrived at the worst of times
-But i guess i won't get to love you
-This time around
Concluding with the acknowledgment that, unfortunately, the singer won't get the chance to love the person in this instance, expressing a desire to hold the person despite the circumstances.
Cause you were the right person
-But you arrived at the worst of times
-So i guess i won't get to love you
-And Lord knows i just want to hold you
-So i guess i won't get to love you this time around
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