Lyrics
I wish you were the one I knew
The speaker desires that the person they knew was different or had different qualities.
In my head, at least I thought that was you
Initially, the speaker believed the person they knew matched a certain image in their mind.
I wish you were what isn't true
The speaker wishes the person were not how they currently are or presenting themselves.
I wish you were, so bad I do
Expressing a strong desire for the person to be different, indicating disappointment or dissatisfaction.
Questioning me cause I'm questioning you
The speaker is questioning the actions of the other person, possibly due to feeling uncertain or confused.
I wish you were the one I knew
Reiterating the desire for the person to be different from their current self.
Staying up late every single night
Describing staying awake late at night, possibly reminiscing about past conversations or moments.
Talking bout anything that's on our minds
Discussing various topics openly, reflecting a sense of comfort and closeness.
No need to be afraid when things weren't fine
Expressing that there was no fear or hesitation in discussing issues when things were not going well.
I guess that's funny now, ain't that right
Reflecting on past experiences with a sense of irony or disbelief.
Oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis or as a musical element.
Oh, oh, oh
-I wish you were aware of how bad it felt
Expressing a desire for the other person to understand the pain caused.
All that time we spent, stories I'll never retell
Referencing shared experiences or memories that the speaker won't share again.
You tossed it away like it was nothing
Feeling that the other person disregarded or treated shared experiences casually.
Lied to my face like I'd say nothing
Feeling betrayed by the other person's lies and deception.
Staying up late every single night
Repeating the late-night conversations as a recurring theme or memory.
Talking bout anything that's on our minds
Continuing the theme of open communication and discussions.
No need to be afraid when things weren't fine
Reinforcing the absence of fear in confronting issues during difficult times.
I thought I could count on you
Belief that the person could be relied upon, now shattered or doubted.
Oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis or as a musical element.
Oh, oh, oh
-I wish you would have been honest to me, and yourself
Desire for honesty from the other person, emphasizing a lack of truthfulness.
Thought I knew you well
Realization that the speaker's understanding of the other person was flawed.
But it's less than strangers now
Expressing a significant distance or disconnection between the speaker and the other person now.
I wish you were mature
Wishing for a more mature and accountable behavior from the other person.
Owned up to what you did, not make it worse
Desiring acknowledgment and acceptance of responsibility for their actions.
I wish she were sad
Expressing a wish for the other person to feel remorse or sadness for their actions.
But I guess she's mad
Observing the other person's emotions, suspecting they are angry but not admitting it.
Cause she won't admit it when she knows she's wrong
Commenting on the other person's refusal to admit fault even when aware of being wrong.
Staying up late every single night
Reiterating the pattern of late-night conversations as a recurring theme.
Talking bout anything that's on our minds
Continuing the theme of open and unrestricted discussions.
No need to be afraid when things weren't fine
Emphasizing the absence of fear in confronting issues even when things were challenging.
I guess that's funny now, ain't that right
Reflecting again on past experiences with irony or disbelief.
Staying up late every single night
Repetition for emphasis or as a musical element.
Talking bout anything that's on our minds
Continuing the theme of open communication and discussions.
No need to be afraid when things weren't fine
Reinforcing the absence of fear in confronting issues during difficult times.
I thought I could count on you
Reiteration of the shattered belief in the person's reliability.
I wish you were the one I knew
Repetition for emphasis or as a musical element.
But if it's what you want, strangers will have to do
Acceptance of the current reality, acknowledging that being strangers might be the only option now.
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