When Did You Know

Unveiling Heartbreak: When Love Fades Away
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Lyrics

Did you know when you were holdin' me

The singer questions if the other person realized during an intimate moment in Jackson Hole that the relationship was ending.

By that fire in Jackson Hole

Refers to a specific romantic moment by a fire in Jackson Hole, emphasizing the setting of a potential turning point in the relationship.

That you were gonna let me go

The singer wonders if the partner was aware that they would eventually break up during the mentioned romantic encounter.

And did you know when we were flyin' home

Questions if the partner knew that the singer was developing strong feelings during their journey back home.

I was fallin' hard for you

Expresses the singer's deepening emotions and attachment to the partner during the trip home.

I thought you were the one

The singer initially believed the partner was "the one" for them.

Were you only havin' fun

The singer questions if the partner was only seeking enjoyment and not committed to the relationship.


When did you know

Directly asks when the partner became aware that the relationship wasn't destined for a long-term commitment.

We weren't lookin' at forever

Reflects on the realization that the relationship wasn't going to last forever.

How could we be so close

Expresses the irony of being physically close but emotionally distant.

And still not be together

Questions the paradox of being close but not together, highlighting the emotional disconnect.

Every dream I believed

The singer reflects on shattered dreams and questions the partner's intentions.

Has now come down to just one question

The entire relationship is reduced to a single question, emphasizing its significance.

When did you know it wasn't love

Asks when the partner realized that their feelings weren't based on genuine love.

When did you know it wasn't me

Reiterates the question, specifically addressing the partner's realization that it wasn't the singer they loved.


How can you make a woman feel that way

Questions how the partner could treat the singer in a way that caused emotional distress.

While you never feel a thing

Highlights the partner's apparent lack of emotional investment or empathy.

Why did you do that to me

Expresses the pain caused by the partner's actions and seeks an explanation for the hurtful behavior.

And how can you keep your heart set on freeze

Questions how the partner can be emotionally detached while causing intense emotions in the singer.

While you set my soul on fire

Contrasts the partner's emotional detachment with the impact of their actions on the singer's soul.

I don't understand it yet

The singer expresses confusion and a lack of understanding regarding the partner's behavior.

I'm still tryin' to catch my breath

The singer is still trying to recover and comprehend the situation, feeling emotionally overwhelmed.


When did you know

Repeats the question of when the partner became aware that the relationship wasn't long-lasting.

We weren't lookin' at forever

Reiterates the realization that the relationship wasn't meant to last forever.

How could we be so close

Highlights the paradox of physical closeness coexisting with emotional distance.

And still not be together

Repeats the theme of being close but not together, emphasizing the emotional disconnect.

Every dream I believed

Reflects on shattered dreams and questions the partner's intentions.

Has now come down to just one question

The entire relationship is reduced to a single question, underlining its profound impact.

When did you know it wasn't love

Repeats the question of when the partner realized that their feelings weren't based on genuine love.

When did you know it wasn't me

Reiterates the question, specifically addressing the partner's realization that it wasn't the singer they loved.


Oh, every dream I believed

Reiterates the reflection on shattered dreams and questions the partner's intentions.

Has now come down to just one question

The entire relationship is once again reduced to a single question, reinforcing its significance.

When did you know it wasn't love

Repeats the question of when the partner became aware that the relationship wasn't long-lasting.

When did you know it wasn't me

Reiterates the realization that the relationship wasn't meant to last forever.

Baby, when did you know?

The final plea for the partner to reveal when they knew the relationship was doomed.

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