The Day Will Come
Love's Reckoning: Consequences of Playing with Hearts
Lyrics
Oh yeah)x4
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement.
You had the sweetest boy in the world
Referring to a previous romantic partner as the sweetest boy in the world.
Without a doubt you were the envy of every girl
Highlighting the listener's popularity and desirability among other girls.
You're the kind that's never satisfied
Describing the listener as someone who is never content.
You want every boy to pass you by
Indicating a desire for attention from every boy, not settling for one.
But the tables turned (the tables turned)
Pointing out a change in circumstances or fortune.
'Cause his words tell you're done
Highlighting that the listener's actions have consequences.
Now the hurt's on you
Noting that the listener is now experiencing emotional pain.
Your little scheme backfired, it's true
Indicating that the listener's plan has backfired.
You thought it was fun to make the boys run
Reflecting on the listener's enjoyment in causing boys to pursue her.
CHORUS:
Chorus begins, emphasizing the loss of a special boy.
You lost the sweetest boy that you had that time
Explicitly stating the loss of the sweetest boy.
The sweetest boy that you had
Reiterating the idea of losing a special boy.
'Cause now he's hangin' around my door
Describing the sweetest boy being closer to the speaker now.
More happier than before
Expressing the happiness of the sweetest boy in his new situation.
Now you're in misery 'cause you lost him to me
Describing the listener's misery due to losing the boy to the speaker.
Now the hurt's on you, now the hurt's on you
Repeating the idea that the consequences are now affecting the listener.
Your little scheme backfired, it's true
Reiterating that the listener's plan has backfired.
You made bets, any boy you could get
Revealing the listener's involvement in making bets to attract boys.
(chorus)
(Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the loss of the sweetest boy.)
(instrumental)
(Instrumental interlude, no lyrical content.)
(Oh yeah)x4
Repetition of the enthusiastic expression from the beginning.
Yes, your loss is my gain
Stating that the loss experienced by the listener is a gain for the speaker.
'Cause straight into my arms he came
Explaining how the sweetest boy came to the speaker after the loss.
You want every boy to pass you by
Reiterating the desire for attention from every boy.
Now the hurt's on you, now the hurt's on you
Repeating the idea that the consequences are now affecting the listener.
Your little scheme backfired, it's true
Reiterating that the listener's plan has backfired.
Now tears of regret just covered your face
Describing the emotional state of the listener with regret.
(repeat chorus and fade
(Repetition of the chorus and fading out, continuing the theme of loss.)
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