She Wouldn't Be Gone
Regrets and Red Wildflowers: A Tale of Lost Love by Highway Bros
Lyrics
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
The speaker regrets not choosing a red roadside wildflower.
Took you home set you on the counter
Reflecting on missed opportunities, the speaker imagines bringing the flower home.
Oh, at least a time or two
They recall placing the flower on the counter, perhaps a sentimental act.
Maybe she'd thought it through
Wondering if the actions were carefully considered by a past partner.
Yellow sunset slowly dipping down in the rear view
Describing a nostalgic scene of a yellow sunset in the rearview mirror.
Oh, how she'd love to sit and watch you
The speaker envisions a missed chance for shared moments with a loved one.
I could have done that a whole lot more
Expressing regret for not spending more time in a specific way.
If I hadn't been so stubborn, been so selfish
Regretting stubbornness and selfishness in past actions.
Thought about her more, thought about me less
The speaker acknowledges the need to prioritize the partner's needs over their own.
Joked and make her laugh, held her when she cried
Reflecting on missed opportunities to bring joy and comfort to the partner.
A little more that, maybe I
Expressing a desire for more meaningful connection in the past.
Wouldn't be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Regretting the current state of urgency and emotional turmoil.
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
The speaker is desperately searching for the partner and reaching out to others for information.
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Expressing a sense of urgency and determination to find the partner.
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
Describing intense emotions and frustration while searching for the partner.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
If the speaker had shown love consistently, the partner might not have left.
She wouldn't be gone, she wouldn't be gone
Repeating the idea that the partner might not have left if the speaker had loved more.
She warned me it was coming said if I didn't change
Recalling a warning from the partner about needed changes.
She was leaving
The partner warned of leaving, a warning the speaker didn't take seriously.
I just didn't believe she would ever really walk out,
Expressing disbelief and regret at the partner actually leaving.
God, I believe her now
Now acknowledging the partner's sincerity and regretting not believing them.
Called her mamma, cried like a baby to her best friend
Describing desperate attempts to seek help and information about the partner's whereabouts.
If they've seen her, they ain't sayin', they ain't sayin'
No information is available from the partner's mother or best friend.
Now, I'm cursing like a fool, praying it ain't too late
Expressing frustration and desperation, hoping it's not too late to reconcile.
All I wanna do is fix my mistakes.
Expressing a strong desire to rectify mistakes made in the relationship.
Find her beg her for one more try, until then damn it I'll
The speaker vows to find the partner and ask for another chance.
Be driving like hell flying like crazy down the highway
Reiterating the urgency and emotional turmoil while searching for the partner.
Calling everyone we know stopping any place she might be
Continuing the desperate search and reaching out to anyone who might have information.
Going any place she might go beating on the dash
Expressing determination to go wherever the partner might be.
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
Describing the intense emotional state and calling out the partner's name.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
If the speaker had shown consistent love, the partner might still be present.
She wouldn't be gone
Reiterating the idea that the partner might not have left if the speaker had loved more.
I wouldn't be beating on the dash
Repeating the intense emotional state and the desire to find the partner.
Screaming out her name at the windshield tears soaking up my face
Continuing the description of emotional turmoil and the search for the partner.
If I had loved her this much all along, maybe maybe, yeah maybe
Reiterating the idea that the partner might not have left if the speaker had loved more.
She wouldn't be gone
Emphasizing the regret and desire to change the past to prevent the partner from leaving.
Red roadside wild flower if I'd only picked you
Repeating the initial regret of not picking a red roadside wildflower.
Took you home set you on the counter, oh at least a time or two
Reiterating the nostalgic act of bringing the flower home and placing it on the counter.
Maybe she'd thought it through
Reflecting on the possibility that the partner might have reconsidered their decision.
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