Just for the Record
Unveiling Love's Echo: Just for the Record by Lucie Silvas
Lyrics
Maybe I left so many things unspoken
Expressing regret for leaving things unsaid
Maybe I lied about where I was going
Admitting to dishonesty about whereabouts
And I don't blame you for the fact that you blame me
Acknowledging the blame and not resenting it
And I won't hate you if you wanna forget me
Being understanding if the other wants to forget
And say it was all a cloud of smoke
Suggesting a potential dismissal of the relationship
Say it was nothing but a joke
Minimizing the significance, portraying it as a joke
Everything that you say about me is true
Conceding to the truth of negative perceptions
But, just for the record, I really loved you
Asserting genuine love despite shortcomings
You laugh with your friends when they talk about us
Noticing mockery from others about the relationship
You agree with them when they say I was never good enough
Agreeing with the criticism of not being good enough
For all that you needed that I wasn't giving
Recognizing unmet needs that led to dissatisfaction
I guess it was easier to put it like this
Opting for a simpler narrative to cope with the breakup
And say it was all a cloud of smoke
Reiterating the idea of the relationship being insignificant
And say it was nothing but a joke
Reinforcing the perception of it being a mere joke
Everything that you say about me is true
Accepting the truth of criticisms without objection
But, just for the record, I really loved you
Reaffirming the genuine love despite shortcomings
No, oh, and it means nothing but a sorry woman's words
Downplaying apologies, suggesting insincerity
Oh, oh, never try to lessen how much it hurt
Highlighting the depth of emotional pain
Oh, oh, maybe it's a little bit selfish now
Suggesting self-awareness and a hint of selfishness
You probably don't even want to hear me out
Anticipating reluctance to listen to explanations
So say it was all a cloud of smoke
Repeating the idea of relationship insignificance
And say it was nothing but a joke
Reiterating the perception of it being a mere joke
Everything that I did, I used every excuse
Acknowledging the use of excuses for actions
But, just for the record, I really loved you
Emphasizing genuine love despite past mistakes
Darling, just for the record, I really loved you
Affirming love as a record for remembrance
Just for the record, I really loved you
Repeating the affirmation of genuine love
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