Asked You To Dance
Unrequited Longing: A Tale of Missed Chances
Lyrics
Looking at pictures from my phone
Reflecting on pictures stored on the phone
Lying in the bed that I share alone
Lying in a bed meant for two, but alone
When I see your picture with him
Seeing a picture of the person with someone else
Remember back, there was that one time
Recalling a missed opportunity in the past
That I could've made you mine
Regretting not pursuing a romantic interest
But I didn't now I can't help but wonder
Contemplating the consequences of not taking action
What could've happened
Wondering about alternate outcomes
If only I had asked you to dance
Expressing a wish to have asked the person to dance
If only I could give love a chance
Desiring to give love a chance for happiness
Then I'd be happy with you right now
Imagining a happier present if love was pursued
And he'd be all alone tonight
Painting a picture of the current partner being alone
Thinking bout the chance he didn't take
Reflecting on the potential regrets of the current partner
That's not how the story ends
Challenging the conventional narrative of love stories
The same thing happens over and again
Highlighting a recurring pattern in relationships
I'm in love with what I think In love is
Admitting confusion about the concept of love
So I'll never dance again
Deciding not to engage in love and dance again
You were all in forcing me to fold
Feeling pressured to yield in a relationship
Even with the winning cards I hold
Having winning cards but still feeling at a loss
When it comes to love I don't gamble
Avoiding risks and uncertainties in love
(the odds were in my favor)
Acknowledging the favorable odds in the situation
You were winning so I felt I was losing
Feeling inferior despite apparent success
A constant fear that need defusing
Dealing with persistent fears that need resolution
So I cashed out, headed through the door
Choosing to exit a situation to avoid regrets
Knowing that I'd wonder
Anticipating lingering thoughts about what could have been
If only I had asked you to dance
Expressing regret for not taking the chance to dance
If only I could give love a chance
Desiring a chance to embrace love for present happiness
Then I'd be happy with you right now
Envisioning a contented present with the person
And he'd be all alone tonight
Imagining the current partner being alone
Thinking bout the chance he didn't take
Contemplating the regrets of the current partner
That's not how the story ends
Challenging the expected conclusion of love stories
The same thing happens over and again
Noting the repetition of similar relationship patterns
I'm in love with what I think In love is
Expressing confusion about the nature of love
So I'll never dance again
Deciding to refrain from dancing and engaging in love
If I had asked you to dance
Reiterating the desire to have asked the person to dance
If I could give love a chance
Expressing the wish for a chance to explore love
If I had asked you to dance
Repeating the desire to have asked the person to dance
Just Maybe
Introducing a possibility of a happier outcome
I'd be happy with you right now
Envisioning present happiness with the person
And he'd be all alone tonight
Imagining the current partner being alone
Thinking bout the chance he didn't take
Reflecting on the regrets of the current partner
That's not how the story ends
Challenging the anticipated ending of love stories
The same thing happens over and again
Highlighting the repetition of relationship patterns
I'm in love with what I think In love is
Expressing confusion about the concept of love
So now I wonder
Pondering on the potential outcomes of past actions
If only I had asked you to dance
Reiterating regret for not asking the person to dance
Then I'd be happy with you right now
Imagining a happier present if the chance was taken
And he'd be all alone
Emphasizing the solitude of the current partner
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