Lyrics
One thing that I must have missed
Expresses a realization of missing a crucial detail or aspect.
When I first met you
Reflects on the initial encounter with the person being addressed.
Is that you only meant to love me
Suggests that the person's love was temporary and conditional.
Until you found someone new
Implies that the love ended when the person found someone new.
I guess I should have seen
Admits a failure to perceive signs of the impending breakup.
That you had one foot out the door
Observation that the person was emotionally distant or prepared to leave.
Now I don't go down Rampart Street no more
Declares a decision to avoid Rampart Street, possibly a symbolic place associated with memories.
Back in the beginning
Recalls the early stages of the relationship.
You could look me in the eye
Highlights the ability to make direct eye contact as a measure of honesty or sincerity.
Do you really think
Questions the sincerity of the person addressed.
That I am just some stupid guy
Rejects the notion of being naive or foolish.
Cause now you tell your story
Refers to the person sharing their version of events.
As you stare down at the floor
Indicates a sense of shame or avoidance in the storytelling.
Cause I don't go down Rampart Street no more
Reiterates the decision to avoid Rampart Street, emphasizing a break from the past.
I don't wanna go back there
Expresses a strong aversion to revisiting the past.
You won't put your hooks in me
Rejects the attempt to manipulate or control the speaker.
I'm all alone tonight
Acknowledges a sense of loneliness in the current moment.
But I'll be alright
Despite loneliness, expresses confidence in coping and moving forward.
You used to get excited
Recalls a time when the person showed excitement in the speaker's presence.
Every time I'd come around
Highlights the anticipation and positive reaction from the person.
You couldn't wait to sample
Describes the person eagerly awaiting gifts or offerings from downtown.
What I'd brought you from downtown
Implies a materialistic aspect to the relationship.
Up to your apartment
Describes the physical location of the person's residence.
I'd be knocking on your door
Recalls the speaker's routine of visiting the person's apartment.
I don't go down Rampart Street no more
Reaffirms the decision to avoid Rampart Street, emphasizing a permanent change.
No I don't go down Rampart Street no more.
Repeats the resolution to stay away from Rampart Street.
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