Lyrics
It was you and I
Refers to a past relationship between the singer and someone else.
Against the world
They faced the challenges of the world together.
That we shattered
Their relationship was broken or damaged.
I'm surrounded
Feeling surrounded or overwhelmed by the memories or remnants of the relationship.
By your letters
References to letters or messages left behind by the partner.
But they're scattered
The letters are disorganized or not in one place.
Trying to walk
Attempting to return to the partner despite difficulties.
Back to you
Comparing the effort to return to someone to a difficult situation, like that of a battered wife.
Like a battered wife
Expressing a state of being in ruins or completely broken.
In tatters
The relationship is in pieces, irreparable.
But if I'm being honest
Reflecting on the truth, possibly painful, about the relationship's end.
When it's over
Emphasizing the finality of the relationship's end.
It's over
Reinforcing the notion that once it's truly over, it's finished.
My feelings aren't a taste test
Feelings are not something to be tested or sampled; they're significant and not easily dismissed.
You can't have a taste and then walk away
Once feelings are engaged, it's not easy to detach and leave.
Drowning in your bed
Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated in the partner's presence.
And yet I wish I would've stayed
Despite the overwhelming feeling, there's a regret for not staying.
I'm alone but
Despite being alone, thoughts are consumed by the partner.
I always find you
Constantly encountering reminders or memories of the partner.
In every space
The partner's presence is felt in every aspect of life.
Always running
Continuously moving or trying to move forward.
But I end up
Despite efforts, ending up in the same emotional place.
In the same place
Struggling to break a repetitive cycle.
I'm no hero (can't save you)
Admitting an inability to save or help the partner.
A fallen angel who lies
Identifying as someone who has fallen and deceived.
It'd be a lie to say that I don't miss you
Admitting to missing the partner despite past deceit or betrayal.
But if I'm being honest
Reiterating the honesty about emotions and the relationship's closure.
When it's over
Reiterating the finality of closure once it's truly over.
It should be over
Stressing the importance of acknowledging the end when it's reached.
My feelings aren't a taste test
Similar to line 14, emphasizing the significance of emotions beyond being tested or sampled.
You can't have a taste and then walk away
Reiterating the idea that engaging in feelings implies commitment.
Drowning in your head
Feeling overwhelmed or lost in thoughts about the partner.
And yet I wish I would've stayed
Despite feeling overwhelmed, there's regret for not staying.
Too many tears I've cried chasing this dream
Expressing the pain and hardship endured in pursuit of a goal or dream.
I held on too tight
Admitting to holding on too strongly to something.
If I turned back time and we jumped
Contemplating whether changing a past decision would yield a different outcome.
Would we still land right
Questioning if altering a past action would lead to a better result.
I wanna walk a different road
Expressing a desire for a different path and a different relationship.
With a different hand to hold
Desiring a new relationship or partnership.
It is over when it's over
Reiterating the finality of closure and acceptance of its inevitability.
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