Didn't I
Friendship's Betrayal: The Cruel Dance of Love in Lillie Mae's 'Didn't I'
Lyrics
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
The singer questions whether they didn't realize or acknowledge something.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Regretful acknowledgment of not knowing something previously.
You would drive me wild
Expressing how someone's actions caused intense emotions.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Similar to line 1, expressing doubt or questioning.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Similar to line 2, regret or realization of not knowing.
'Cause I've been here before
The singer has experienced a similar situation previously.
But what way is that to treat a friend
Questioning the treatment received from someone considered a friend.
Oh, you've been a friend
Acknowledging the other person's role as a friend.
And what way is that to treat a friend
Repeated questioning of the treatment from a friend.
Oh, you've been a friend
Reaffirming the relationship as friends.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Continued doubt or questioning regarding a situation.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Regret or realization of not knowing something.
I could be so cruel
Admitting one's capability to be unkind or harsh.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Repetition of doubt or questioning.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Similar to line 14, regret or realization.
They'd never be you
Acceptance that no one else can replace the person referred to.
And what way is that for me to mend
Questioning the appropriate way to repair a situation.
Oh, it never mends
Implying that certain situations cannot be fixed or healed.
And what way is that for me to mend
Repeated doubt regarding the possibility of mending.
Oh, it never mends
Reiteration that some situations are beyond repair.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Continued doubt or questioning about an assumed outcome.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Regret or realization of not foreseeing something.
I'd always be yours
Expressing a lasting commitment or dedication to someone.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Similar to line 25, expressing doubt or realization.
Oh, didn't I know, oh no
Regret or realization about an expected outcome.
You'd never be mine
Acceptance that a specific relationship won't develop further.
And what way is that to play pretend
Questioning the sincerity or authenticity of playing pretend.
Oh, we play pretend
Acceptance or acknowledgment of engaging in make-believe.
And what way is that to treat a friend
Reiteration of questioning the treatment from a friend.
Oh, you've been a friend
Acknowledgment of the other person's role as a friend despite the circumstances.
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