If I Had Any Pride Left at All
Reflections on Love Lost: If Pride Remained
Lyrics
I wouldn't count the times we talked about tomorrow
I wouldn't keep track of the times we discussed the future.
And I wouldn't sing the lines if some one played our song
I wouldn't sing the lyrics if someone played our song.
On lonely nights like this when I need a friend
During lonely nights like this, when I need companionship.
You'd be the last one I'd call
If I needed a friend, you would be the last person I'd contact.
Oh if I had any pride left at all
Expressing regret for lacking any remaining self-respect.
I would keep a place just to set your picture
I would reserve a space to display your picture.
Reach out to touch your face and feel you in my arms
I would reach out to touch your face and hold you in my arms.
And I wouldn't be here now parked outside your house
I wouldn't find myself parked outside your house now, unashamedly willing to approach.
Not ashamed to crawl oh if I had any pride left at all
Expressing a sense of regret for the loss of self-respect.
And only a fool would still be wearing this ring
Suggesting that only a foolish person would still wear the wedding ring.
Ringing your front doorbell
The act of ringing your front doorbell despite the situation.
And I wouldn't let my heart stay wrapped around your finger
I wouldn't let my emotions be controlled by your influence.
And I wouldn't fall apart when you open the door
I wouldn't emotionally break down when you open the door.
Like all the other times when your eyes met mine
Referring to past instances when our eyes met, causing emotional distress.
These teardrops wouldn't fall
If I had any pride left, these tears wouldn't fall.
Oh if I had any pride left at all
Expressing regret for the absence of self-respect.
Oh if I had any pride left at all
Reiterating the theme of regret for the loss of pride.
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