Lyrics
I wonder what I'd do if I could get the time back, would I
The speaker reflects on the hypothetical scenario of reclaiming lost time and contemplates how they would use it.
Be wise to write to you and tell you all my secrets in that
Considering the idea of wisdom, the speaker ponders the possibility of sharing their innermost secrets with someone through writing.
Leather journal that now sits inside an old box on my shelf
A leather journal containing these secrets is now stored in an old box on a shelf, suggesting a past connection or relationship.
I thought of burning it
The speaker contemplates destroying the journal, possibly as a symbolic act of moving on or letting go.
I couldn't
Despite the contemplation, the speaker ultimately refrains from burning the journal.
I wouldn't
There is a sense of hesitation or resistance ("I wouldn't") towards taking drastic actions, indicating emotional attachment.
I wonder what I'd see if we peeled back the layers of that
The speaker wonders what deeper truths or emotions would be revealed if they could unravel the complexities of a confusing memory.
Confusing memory, you said you hated that I couldn't
Referring to a past relationship, the speaker acknowledges a dislike for their inability to understand the other person's feelings.
Read your mind and be exactly what you needed me to be
The speaker reflects on the unfulfilled promise of providing clarity and being exactly what the other person needed.
You promised clarity
Despite the promise, the other person couldn't deliver the expected clarity.
You couldn't
The other person was unwilling to fulfill the promise, adding to the emotional tension.
You wouldn't
This line echoes the sentiment expressed in line 11, emphasizing the other person's unwillingness to provide clarity.
I wonder who she is, do you play banjo on your porch and sing
The speaker expresses curiosity about another woman, possibly the current interest of the person from the past.
Of all your wild dreams and hold her tight at night inside that
Imagery of playing banjo and sharing dreams suggests an idyllic scene in contrast to the speaker's own emotional struggles.
Little airstream that is full of dusty ropes and cams and slings
A vivid description of an airstream filled with outdoor equipment conveys a sense of nostalgia and shared experiences.
I would have loved you for a lifetime
The speaker expresses a longing for a lasting love, contemplating what could have been if the relationship had endured.
I would have
Reiterating the desire for a lasting connection, the speaker emphasizes the commitment they were willing to make.
Oh, I'm not mad at you
The speaker reassures that there is no anger directed toward the other person.
Oh, I'm still sad it's true
Despite the lack of anger, the speaker acknowledges lingering sadness.
Tell me how was it so easy for you
The speaker questions the ease with which the other person moved on, highlighting the contrast with their own emotional struggles.
Oh, I'm so mad at you
Expressing frustration and anger, the speaker acknowledges the emotional impact of the other person's actions.
You tore my heart in two
The speaker describes the profound pain of having their heart broken into two pieces.
Tell me how was it so easy for you
The speaker repeats the question about the ease with which the other person moved on, seeking understanding.
I wonder what I'd do
The speaker revisits the idea of reclaiming lost time, suggesting ongoing contemplation about the past.
If I could get the time back, would I
The closing line echoes the initial reflection on the hypothetical scenario of recovering lost time.
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