Lyrics
Oh, I wish I had something better to say than
The speaker expresses a desire for better words to convey remorse.
I never meant to, meant to make your heart break, but
The speaker acknowledges unintentionally causing heartbreak.
That'd be a lie, lie, that'd be a lie
The idea that claiming innocence would be dishonest.
My favorite part was when you started to cry
The speaker strangely enjoyed the emotional response, particularly tears.
And if what goes around, 'round, comes back around, then I
Suggesting that consequences return in a cyclical manner.
Just earned myself a karma, karma crown, but I
The speaker acknowledges receiving negative consequences (karma).
Don't even care, care, care right now
The speaker is indifferent or unconcerned about the consequences.
I haven't felt this good in a while
The repetition emphasizes the speaker's unusual satisfaction despite consequences.
I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-Oh, I wish I had something better to do than
Expressing a wish for more meaningful activities.
Waste my time with revenge over you, but
Rejecting the idea of wasting time seeking revenge.
That'd be a lie, lie, that'd be a lie
Similar to line 3, emphasizing the dishonesty in claiming disinterest.
It felt good when you started to cry
The speaker found pleasure in the emotional response of the other person.
And if what goes around, 'round, comes back around, then I
Reiteration of the cyclical nature of consequences (karma).
Just earned myself a karma, karma crown, but I
Acknowledging the speaker has earned negative consequences but remains indifferent.
Don't even care, care, care right now
Reiterating the speaker's lack of concern for the consequences.
I haven't felt this good in a while
Repetition emphasizes the speaker's current state of unusual satisfaction.
I haven't felt this good in a while
-When we went down, we went down swinging
Describing a turbulent experience, acknowledging pain but also expressing enjoyment.
Chewing on glass, with a bittersweet smile
-And when we got up, well we started singing
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-When we went down, we went down swinging
Repetition underlines the mixed emotions experienced during the described events.
Chewing on glass, with a bittersweet smile
-And when we got up, well we started singing
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
Reiteration of the speaker's current positive emotional state despite past events.
I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
-I haven't felt this good in a while
Final repetition emphasizing the longevity of the positive emotional state.
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