Lyrics
Once upon a time we had it
Reflecting on a past time when things were good
Can't deny that it was magic
Acknowledging the magic in the past
And that's the hardest part about this
Expressing difficulty in dealing with memories
The memories, we can't let go
The challenge of holding onto memories
I know that I am not alone here
Acknowledging shared feelings of loneliness
You been feeling so alone dear
Recognizing the partner's loneliness
But we can't keep living in fear
Challenging the fear of letting go and facing loneliness
Too scared to let go, like we'll end up alone
Fear of being alone preventing letting go
No i don't want know hurt you
Expressing a desire not to hurt the partner
I can't stand to see you cry
Cannot bear to see the partner in pain
And that's why I have to
Acknowledging the necessity to say goodbye
Say goodbye
Deciding to end the relationship
God I feel so selfish when I feel this kind of way
Feeling selfish for the decision
You tell me we're not broken but I don't feel the same
Perceiving a broken relationship despite denial
I'm feeling all this pressure it's more than I can take
Experiencing overwhelming pressure
Sorry's not the right word but it's all that I can say
Apologizing, admitting sorry is inadequate
It's too soon for us to pretend
Recognizing it's too early for pretense
But I hope someday we'll be friends
Hopeful for future friendship
Laugh about the things that we did
Anticipating fond reminiscing
We'll never let go and I hope that you know
Commitment to holding onto memories
That I don't wanna hurt you
Reiterating the desire not to cause harm
No I can't stand to see you cry
Empathy for the partner's pain
And that's why I have to say goodbye
Reaffirmation of the necessity to say goodbye
Say goodbye
Finalizing the decision to say goodbye
God I feel so selfish when I feel this kind of way
Feeling selfish and conflicted
You tell me we're not broken but I don't feel the same
Perception of a broken relationship
I'm feeling all this pressure it's more than I can take
Struggling with overwhelming pressure
Sorry's not the right word but it's all that I can say
Apologizing again, acknowledging inadequacy
It's all that I can say
Repetition of the limitation in expressing feelings
I wish that I could read your mind
Wishing for insight into the partner's thoughts
Please believe me when i tell you, you'll be alright
Assuring the partner of eventual healing
Time will slowly heal us both
Belief in the gradual healing power of time
The truth is hard to swallow
Recognizing the difficulty in accepting the truth
I wish that I could read your mind
Reiteration of the desire for insight into the partner's thoughts
Please believe me when i tell you, you'll be alright
Reassurance of the partner's eventual well-being
Time will slowly heal us both
Repeating the belief in time healing both
The truth is hard to swallow
Acknowledgment of the harsh reality of the truth
God I feel so selfish when I feel this kind of way
Repeating feelings of selfishness and conflict
You tell me we're not broken
Partner's denial of a broken relationship
God I feel so selfish when I feel this kind of way
Reiterating conflicted emotions
You tell me we're not broken but I don't feel the same
Perception of a broken relationship persists
I'm feeling all this pressure it's more than I can take
Overwhelmed by the pressure and emotions
Sorry's not the right word but it's all that I can say
Final repetition of the inadequacy of apologies
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