Lyrics
I built a little town, then I tore it down
The speaker created a small community or structure but later destroyed it.
I set it on unsteady ground
The speaker established it on an unstable or shaky foundation.
That's what I get
Consequence or result of the actions described in lines 1 and 2.
And I get it now
The speaker now comprehends or understands the repercussions.
I wrote another song, but all the words were wrong
The speaker composed a song, but the lyrics were incorrect or inadequate.
I think I knew it all along
The speaker sensed this discrepancy from the beginning.
That's what I get
Reiteration of the consequence or result mentioned earlier.
And I get it now
Confirmation of the speaker's current realization or understanding.
I get it now
Reiteration of the speaker's newfound understanding.
I get it now
Further emphasis on the speaker's current comprehension.
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've done you wrong
The speaker invites criticism or feedback on their actions that hurt someone.
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've left you longing
The speaker requests to be informed about the ways they've caused emotional distress or yearning in someone else.
For someone new
The longing or desire for another person due to the speaker's actions.
Break me down
The speaker asks to be emotionally broken or confronted.
I can take it now
The speaker feels prepared or capable of enduring emotional pain.
Tonight let's have the good fight, let's have it out
Suggesting a willingness to confront and resolve issues openly.
I promise I won't make a sound
The speaker assures not to react negatively during the confrontation.
That's what I get
Reiteration of facing consequences for actions taken earlier.
And I get it now
Acknowledgment and understanding of the consequences now.
Did you ever think you'd have to hate me
Asking if the other person ever expected to feel hatred towards the speaker.
Or say the things that you've been saying lately
Surprised by the hurtful things said recently by the other person.
That's what I get
Reiteration of facing consequences for actions taken earlier.
And I get it now
Understanding and realization of the consequences now.
I get it now
Reiteration of the speaker's newfound understanding.
I get it now
Further emphasis on the speaker's current comprehension.
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've done you wrong
Inviting criticism or feedback on their actions that hurt someone (repeat).
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've left you longing
Requesting to be informed about the ways they've caused emotional distress or yearning in someone else (repeat).
For someone new
Longing or desire for another person due to the speaker's actions (repeat).
Break me down
Asking to be emotionally broken or confronted (repeat).
I can take it now
Feeling prepared or capable of enduring emotional pain (repeat).
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repetition of a vocal expression, possibly to signify emotional distress or intensity.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Continued repetition of the vocal expression, possibly emphasizing distress or intensity.
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've done you wrong
Inviting criticism or feedback on their actions that hurt someone (repeat).
Take my hand and tell me all the ways I've left you longing
Requesting to be informed about the ways they've caused emotional distress or yearning in someone else (repeat).
For someone new
Longing or desire for another person due to the speaker's actions (repeat).
Break me down
Asking to be emotionally broken or confronted (repeat).
I can take it now
Feeling prepared or capable of enduring emotional pain (repeat).
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