Gone Too Far
Love's Uncharted Journey: John Ford Coley's Reflection on Going Too Far
Lyrics
How it all started, I hardly remember
Reflecting on the vague memories of how the relationship began.
A casual walk through the park in the winter
Recalling a casual stroll through the park during winter.
All that I wanted was someone I could talk to
Expressing a desire for someone to talk to.
It had to be you.
Acknowledging that the person desired is the one being addressed.
The wind was cold we huddled together
Describing a moment of physical closeness in the cold wind.
Looking back I should have known better
Regretting not recognizing the signs in hindsight.
Wasn't it me who said I'll never fall for anyone
Remembering a past declaration of not falling for anyone.
And look what I've done.
Admitting to falling in love despite earlier resistance.
Gone too far, I don't know how I did it
Acknowledging that the emotions have gone beyond control.
Gone too far and I hate to admit it
Expressing regret and discomfort in admitting the depth of emotions.
But I spend all my time thinking of you
Admitting to spending significant time thinking about the person.
Gone too far, there's nothing I can do now
Recognizing the situation has progressed too far to reverse.
Gone too far, it'll work out somehow
Remaining optimistic that things will work out despite the situation.
But I spend all my time thinking of you
Reiterating the preoccupation with thoughts of the person.
Seems before, I didn't know what was missing
Realizing a past lack of awareness about what was missing in life.
Maybe I did, but I just wouldn't listen
Considering the possibility of knowing but not heeding the signs.
Wasn't it me who said I'll never fall for anyone
Recalling a previous declaration of not falling for anyone.
And look What I've done.
Confronting the consequences of not adhering to past convictions.
Gone too far, I don't know how I did it
Repeating the acknowledgment that emotions are beyond control.
Gone too far and I hate to admit it
Expressing discomfort in admitting the depth of emotions once again.
But I spend all my time thinking of you
Continuing to spend significant time thinking about the person.
Maybe somewhere along the line
Suggesting an awareness of an inevitable outcome along the way.
I knew it would happen to me
Acknowledging a realization of the inevitable consequences.
Now I look in those smiling eyes
Describing a deep connection through the gaze into smiling eyes.
And for days now that's all I can see
Indicating a persistent preoccupation with the person's image.
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