Lyrics
I tried to be a good woman
The attempt to fulfill the role of a good partner
But it wasn’t good enough
Despite efforts, it didn't meet the standard
But I did everything for you baby
All actions were done for the partner
The pleasure was all mine
The joy derived from these actions was personally satisfying
But I know things are different
Awareness of a change in the relationship
The proof is in your eyes
Confirmation found in the partner's eyes
Cuz I don’t see the fire
The absence of passion or intensity is noticeable
You’re hurt
Recognition of partner's emotional pain
It’s time (time to move on)
Indication of the need to progress from this stage
Time to move on
Reiteration of the necessity to move forward
When the love is gone oh yea
When love diminishes or fades
I tell you it’s time
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation
Time to move on
Repeated insistence to progress from this point
When the love is gone oh oh oh
Similar to line 12, highlighting the absence of love
Now when we used to argue
Recalling times of disagreements
At least you used to look at me oh oh
An observation about partner's attention during arguments
But see, now we lay next to each other
Contrasting past behavior with the current state of silence
And we don’t even speak
Present lack of communication even in proximity
Boy, I cry
Expressing personal emotional distress
Arguing like nothing’s wrong
Recognizing the futility of arguing
And you know it’s wrong
Acknowledging the wrongness of the situation
But there’s no need in pulling fingers
Refusal to blame each other for the relationship's failure
Love has let us both both both both
Love has allowed both to release themselves
It’s time (time to move on)
Reiteration of the need to progress
Time to move on
Insistence on moving on from this phase
When the love is gone oh yea
Repeating the absence of love as a signal to move on
Gotta tell you it’s time
Emphatic declaration of the necessity to act
Time to move on
Repeated assertion of the need for progression
When the love is gone oh yea yea
Similar to line 29, emphasizing the absence of love
God knows I tried (yes, I tried)
Emphasizing personal efforts made for the relationship
Tried to make it last
Reiteration of efforts to sustain the relationship
God knows I tried (yes, I tried)
Reiterating the dedication to making it work
Tried my very best
Asserting the commitment to giving the best effort
And I’m not you know
Denial of adopting partner's perspective
You know no no no
Refusal or denial of certain actions or behavior
I say it’s time (time to move on)
Reiteration of the urgency to progress
It’s time to move on oh oh oh
Stressing the need to move forward from the current situation
When the love is gone
Restating the absence of love as a reason for change
Oh, I had to let him go
Acceptance of the need to release the partner
And I’m happy about it now
Contentment found in the decision to let go
I tell you it’s time
Reiteration of the urgency to act and progress
Time to move on
Reasserting the absence of love as a signal for change
When the love is gone oh oh oh
Similar to line 43, emphasizing the absence of love
Said it’s time to move on
Reaffirmation of the necessity to move on
When the love is gone
Repeated assertion of the absence of love as a reason to move on
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