You've Been So Good Up to Now
Navigating Life's Crossroads: A Reflection on Choices
Lyrics
You don't have to live a life of sin
You have the choice not to lead a life filled with wrongdoing.
You don't have to break the law
There's no necessity to violate laws.
And break the law again
Repetition emphasizes the idea of repeatedly breaking the law.
You can make just one mistake
A single error in judgment can have severe consequences.
And it can take you to your grave, honey
A mistake could lead to a tragic outcome or death.
One bad move can turn your world upside down
An action with negative consequences can drastically change your life.
It's such a shame 'cause you've been so good up to now
Expresses regret for the potential squandering of a previously virtuous life.
Yes I saw the light fall from your eyes
Observation of a significant change in behavior or demeanor.
Yes I saw how easy it was
Witnessing how simple it was to deviate from the right path.
The light it never lies
The truth is evident in one's actions.
And as the darkness touched your lips
A reference to a dark or negative influence impacting someone's actions.
They tried to warn your fingertips, honey
Others tried to caution but were unable to prevent the mistake.
One bad move can turn your world upside down
Reiterating the significant impact of one wrong decision.
It's such a shame 'cause you've been so good up to now
Continued regret for the contrast between past goodness and present mistakes.
When he looks at you what will he see
Questioning what a particular person will perceive or understand about the situation.
You can hide from him, baby
An inability to conceal actions or intentions from a specific individual.
But you can't hide from me
Confidence in the ability to perceive despite attempts at concealment.
You know right from right
An awareness of moral principles.
And wrong from wrong
Recognition of the difference between right and wrong.
You know you can try to stop
Efforts to halt wrongful actions are temporary.
But you can't stop for long
A struggle against the inevitable return to wrongful actions.
And you just don't seem to be yourself
Observation of a change in behavior that's inconsistent with one's true self.
So you do it like your someone else, honey
Imitation or acting differently from one's authentic self.
One bad move can turn your world upside down
Reinforcing the substantial consequences of a single misstep.
It's such a shame 'cause you've been so good up to now
Repeating the lament over the contrast between past righteousness and present mistakes.
It's such a shame 'cause you've been so good up to now
A final repetition emphasizing regret for the current deviation from goodness.
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