Lyrics
One by one, drinks are gone
Reflecting on the gradual disappearance of drinks one by one.
Do I have to stay?
Questioning the necessity to stay in a situation or relationship.
Hate the sound of one more pound
Expressing dislike for the sound of another pound (weight) rolling away.
As it rolls away
Suggesting a sense of loss or regret as time passes.
Why did I need your proof?
Questioning the need for proof when the truth was already known.
When I knew the truth
Reflecting on the realization of the truth without needing additional evidence.
And I don't know why
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about the reasons behind certain actions.
I just let it slip by
Regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.
Me all the time
Feeling as if one's self is neglected or overlooked most of the time.
I just wish you'd 've tried
Wishing for more effort or attempts from someone in a relationship.
I don't want to know your game
Expressing a desire to remain uninformed about someone's deceptive actions or intentions.
Let alone her name
Rejecting the idea of knowing the name of another person involved in the situation.
No matter what you say to me
Emphasizing the difference between individuals despite any words spoken.
We are not the same
Asserting individuality and uniqueness in the face of comparisons.
Why do you make me cry?
Questioning the reasons behind causing emotional pain and tears.
Try to justify
Challenging attempts to rationalize or justify wrong actions.
Don't right your wrong with my mistakes
Rejecting the idea of correcting one's mistakes by making new mistakes.
'Cause my head's held high
Maintaining self-confidence and pride despite challenges.
And I don't know why
Repeating the theme of regret for letting something pass by without action.
I just let it slip by
Expressing the continued feeling of letting important opportunities slip away.
Me all the time
Reiterating a sense of neglect or lack of effort in a relationship.
I just wish you'd 've of tried
Expressing a desire for more effort or attempts from the other person.
And I don't know why
Repeating the theme of confusion or uncertainty about certain actions.
I just let it slip by
Reiterating regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.
Me all the time
Emphasizing the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.
I just wish you'd 've of tried
Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.
Dreams we have as kids all fade away
Reflecting on the fading of childhood dreams and aspirations.
Now, it's not the same
Acknowledging the changed nature of current circumstances compared to the past.
And I don't know why
Reiterating the feeling of regret for letting important opportunities slip away.
I just let it slip by
Expressing the continued sense of letting significant opportunities pass by.
Me all the time
Reiterating the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.
I just wish you'd 've of tried
Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.
And I don't know why
Repeating the theme of confusion or uncertainty about certain actions.
I just let it slip by
Reiterating regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.
Me all the time
Emphasizing the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.
I just wish you'd 've of tried, yeah
Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.
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